I sat down quietly as he made a call and asked someone to come over. I just prayed hard that it was not Skye. I would be so embarrassed if she found me looking like that.Luckily, it was Birdie who came in. “Boss, you had something for me?“ He asked.Xin grunted in reply. “Yeah, help Isabel prepare her schedule. She will be working the extra twenty hours,” he said.Birdie looked at me with a smile. “I am glad that you decided not to resign,” he said. But he stopped when he saw my face. He must have realized that I had been crying.He looked at Xin and swallowed hard. “Okay, boss. I will do it,” he said, gesturing for me to follow him.At first, I was scared that if I went out, my colleagues would see me and make fun of me. But it seemed like Birdie really understood me.He led me to his office, which was just next to the president's. I was glad that I did not run into anyone on the way.He locked the door behind him and looked at me. “I know how heartless President Xin can be. Isabel,
Chris felt bad that she was regretting it like that. He held her face and looked into her eyes. “Abby, it won't change anything if you keep regretting. It has already happened. Let us embrace it and move forward, okay?“ He said.Abby sighed and wiped away her tears. “What do you mean? You won't leave me alone, right?“ She asked. She was just scared for so many reasons.Chris held her hand and pressed it into his. “As long as you want me to be with you, I will be here. Abby, I love you. That is why I couldn't hold myself back when you were hugging me like that.“Abby pursed her lips. So he really loved her? Did that mean that she was not supposed to be scared?But he was just way too old for her. She could never end up with him, right? And even if she really wanted to end up with him, would her family let her?Chris felt better that they could talk things out like that. He held her close to himself and hugged her tightly. “Thank you, sweetheart, for yesterday. It was the best night I h
I was so mad that I felt like I was breathing fire. How could he ask such a question?But I tried my best not to show it. I took a deep breath and shook my head. “Why would I be mad at my boss?“ I asked and tried pulling away my hand.But he yanked my hand, and I ended up falling into his arms. Before I could react, he wrapped his hands around me and looked into my eyes.“But I can see that you are mad. Can I make it up for you?“ He asked softly. My heart would have fluttered if it were any other day. But that day, I sneered and pushed him away.“Mind your manners, President Xin,” I said, slowly walking away. I was too exhausted and wanted to get home as fast as I could.However, I had just walked out of the gate when a car honked at me. Realizing that it was Xin's car, I ignored him. But I did not understand how fast he had been to catch up with me.He honked again, and when I ignored him, he lowered his window. “Don't you want your son anymore? I can keep him anyway,“ he asked with
Little Lion looked at me like he wanted to cry. “Mommy? When I was three, didn't you ask me if I wanted you to find me a daddy?“ He asked.And I only sigh in fear. Something had happened to my son. He was never like that.Of course, I had asked him that question in the past. And he had told me that I didn't need to push myself if I did not want to. He said he only loved me and would be okay with being with me forever.What had changed so suddenly? Was Xin trying to corrupt his mind?“Mommy, handsome Xin is a good man, can't you see? He will take good care of you." Little Lion spoke up again.This time, I pinched his arm. “I don't need a man in my life. And you are too young to be talking about this. We are not talking about it again,” I said angrily. I was sure that Xin had a hand in that.Little Lion winced in pain, but he did not cry. He looked at Xin. “What happened to my mommy today? She does not seem to be in a good mood,” he said.I looked at him and scoffed. Did that mean that
I remained silent, not knowing what I was supposed to say to him. I even regretted thinking of calling him.“Bella?“ He called, maybe confused as to why I wasn't talking. But I sighed inwardly and hung up. I decided to find another way to pay for Little Lion's school bus.I prepared a simple meal for us, but even as we ate, Little Lion seemed to be in a pretty bad mood. I felt so bad for him.“Honey, is it about Xin?“ I asked softly. Maybe if I listened to what he wanted to say, he would feel better.He paused and looked up at me, his expression complicated. “Mommy, I was just wondering. Is my biological dad as good as handsome Xin?“ He asked.My lips twitched. “Little Lion, why are you thinking about these things? Are you tired of living with me?“ I asked.Even though the child hurriedly shook his head, I could not help but want to explain some things to him. “Honey, mommy understands that you want to live with both parents like the other kids. But Mommy is also scared. What if he fi
However, he had just pushed the door open when he saw the two people hugging. He froze in place before his fingers clenched.The two people pulled away from each other when they realized that he was standing at the door.Xin, who was already feeling bad, forced a smile and tried to pretend to be okay. “Sorry for interrupting,” he said, but his eyes had a certain coldness that sent shivers down Ruby's spine.…I trembled in fear as I looked at him. I didn't expect that he would come up and even enter without knocking.“What do you want?“ I asked and tried looking away from him. Who cared about his cold stare? I was in my house, for heaven's sake, not in his office.Xin's lips lifted into a smile, and I began feeling more confused. “I brought this. Little Lion must have forgotten it in the car,” he said, holding up a pencil. “I thought he would not have something to use for his homework.“And my lips twitched. “You! It is just a pencil! Why did you have to bring it up?“ I asked. I would
“How are you?“ Xin asked and lifted the kid up. At least he felt better knowing that Little Lion was still happy to see him.“I'm good,” Little Lion said, looking around carefully. Would his mom get mad if she learned that he was talking to Xin?Xin sighed. “Can I come in?“ He asked. Maybe spending some time with the child would improve his mood.But he was shocked when the child hurriedly shook his head. “I am sorry, Xin,” he said. He did not want his mom to think that he did not listen to her.Xin raised his brows in confusion. “Why? Aren't we friends?“ He asked.And Little Lion sighed deeply. “As much as I want to let you in, I cannot. Mommy said you can't come in. She will be super annoyed if she learns that I let you in,” he said.Xin sighed. He should have expected it. “Tsk!“ He chuckled. “Is that why he paid for your school bus? She doesn't want me to pick you up from school."Little Lion looked on the ground as he tried to think about something. “Handsome Xin, did you do anyth
For a moment, I was so confused that I didn't understand what was going on. Had Xin actually kissed my lips?When I came back to my senses, I was filled with anger. “You!“ I said it angrily and lifted my hand to slap him. How could he shamelessly take advantage of me like that?However, I gasped when he held my hand, even before it could land on me. He chuckled and pressed me against the wall.And for the second time, he forced a kiss on my lips. I tried to push him away, but he held my other hand and pinned them behind my back.His movement on my lips turned rougher as he bit on my lower lip. The pain was too much, and I felt like crying.I tried to speak, but he was only swallowing the sounds I made. I did not know whether he enjoyed the kiss or if he was just trying to show me that he was in control.When he pulled away, I was out of breath. I took in a huge gulp of air and trembled. Noo! I didn't want to believe that that was happening.“You…” I tried to speak, but Xin suddenly re