At ten o'clock in the evening, the car finally pulled up to Violet Grove.Shane stole a glance at the little girl, her eyelids drooping as if she might doze off at any moment, finding it somewhat amusing."We're home, Haley," he announced.Haley suddenly widened her eyes, sheepishly scratching her head. "Oops, I almost nodded off just now."Shane's smile softened. "Hmm, you seemed to be in a deep sleep just now, Haley."Haley blushed slightly, instinctively murmuring, "I wasn't asleep, just on the verge!"She was just too exhausted to resist."Right, my bad. You were just about to," Shane chuckled indulgently, then stepped out of the car and opened the door.Bob hurried out upon hearing the noise, ready to greet them.Although the lights were still on inside the villa, the staff had already retired to the other villa for the night, leaving Bob alone on guard duty.Haley stepped out of the car and greeted Bob with a smile.Bob glanced at Shane but hesitated to speak.Haley y
Unbeknownst to her, her attempt at acting was so clumsy that Shane saw right through it. Observing the petite figure on the bed, her eyelashes fluttering lightly, refusing to open her eyes, Shane couldn't help but silently chuckle. However, he didn't call her out on it. Instead, he retrieved his pajamas from the wardrobe and headed straight to the bathroom for a shower.As the sound of the bathroom door closing and the rush of water filled the air, Haley finally let out a sigh of relief. With Shane's absence, her tension eased, and she soon drifted off to sleep.By the time Shane emerged from the shower, she was already asleep. She had wrapped herself tightly in the blanket, revealing only a fair and lovely face. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, her rosy lips parted occasionally, and her eyebrows and eyes relaxed. Her long eyelashes fluttered lightly, as if she were in the midst of a dream.Shane lifted the blanket and lay down beside her. As he turned off the light and prepared
As Haley admired the man's strikingly handsome sleeping face, a hint of amazement flickered in her eyes. There was no denying it, Shane's face was simply remarkable.His face was cold, stern, and profound, with sharply defined features that bordered on perfection. Even beneath the robe, she could sense the firmness of his chest and the presence of well-defined abs.Unable to resist, she quietly reached out and gave him a poke. Very firm, indeed!Haley suddenly felt like she had stumbled upon a great treasure. The thought of seeing that face every day filled her with joy.Lost in her thoughts, she remained completely unaware of her open stare. It wasn't until Shane's eyelashes trembled lightly that she snapped out of her reverie.Realizing that she had been staring at Shane, Haley's cheeks flushed red. She quietly withdrew her hand from Shane's waist, her heart pounding in her chest.Worried that Shane might wake up, she moved lightly and even held her breath subconsciously. Littl
It seemed all those years of working out had paid off.Although he had never really cared about these external things before, fitness and exercise were just for health. But being praised by Haley like this, he couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction in his heart.Looking at Haley's flushed cheeks, Shane's eyes flickered slightly as he leaned in slowly.At this moment, he only had one thought in his mind - he wanted to kiss her.He didn't know how other couples got along, but he knew that harboring feelings for a girl who was nearly 10 years younger than himself was somewhat beastly. However, he could never control his own heart.In the business world, he could brush off setbacks and difficulties with ease, treating them lightly and moving on with a smile. When it came to Haley, his heart would spiral out of control, like a wild stallion breaking loose, racing with unpredictable beats.He instinctively wanted to draw close to her, to embrace her and to kiss her. Their bodie
The warmth lingered in Haley's cheeks as she slowly emerged from the covers, taking her time to crawl out of bed. Just then, a pleasant ringtone chimed from her phone."Haley, I need your help urgently!" Jenny's voice sounded anxious through the receiver, accompanied by a pained "sigh".Haley furrowed her brows. "Jenny, calm down. What's going on?"Jenny sighed and explained, "Today is the school's anniversary rehearsal, but I accidentally sprained my foot. The dance performance we planned can't proceed!"Haley's frown deepened. "Where are you now? I'll come find you right away!"Jenny quickly responded, "I'm in the school infirmary, but don't worry too much. It's not that serious, but the doctor said I shouldn't engage in strenuous activities."Haley pondered for a moment. "Alright, just stay put in the infirmary, and I'll be there soon."After ending the call, she rushed downstairs. Bob greeted her as she descended. "Madam, breakfast is served. Are you heading out?"Haley wav
"Not just a sprained foot? How come there's bleeding?" Jenny was fuming as she spoke. "Originally, it wouldn't have bled, just a scrape at most. But who would've thought that someone broke a glass this morning, and the glass shards weren't cleaned up properly..."She was truly unlucky. She had come to school early today for rehearsal, hoping to finish early and go to her part-time job. Who would have thought she would end up injuring her leg!Haley furrowed her brows and asked, "Are you sure it was really an accident? How could something like this happen?""At first, I thought someone was trying to harm me intentionally, but I checked the surveillance footage in the monitoring room and didn't find anything suspicious. I could only chalk it up to my bad luck!"Looking at her injured leg, Jenny sighed heavily.Haley carefully examined her wound and worriedly asked, "The school anniversary is coming up in a few days. With your injury, you won't be able to perform on stage, will you
"You're kidding. Passing up such a great opportunity like this would make it seem too obvious if I ask for his contact information next time. I haven't figured out how to approach him yet," Jenny remarked.Haley pondered for a moment and then suggested, "Isn't it simple? Your injured foot is the perfect excuse."Nodding in agreement, Jenny propped her chin on her hand and asked, "You're right. Do you think it's still okay for me to go back now?"That guy was incredibly handsome, sporting well-defined eyebrows, bright eyes, a prominent nose bridge, and a lean physique. Yet, what truly stood out was his gentle demeanor.He practically embodied all her fantasies about her ideal partner."Given your injury, it's better to wait until next time. I'll take you home first," Haley offered.Resting her head on Haley's arm, Jenny pouted, "Haley, I've been preparing for this performance for a long time. I didn't expect it to end up like this. It's really frustrating!"Understanding that Jen
"You can cut the sweet talk. I still have some self-awareness!" Jenny chuckled at Haley's attempt to flatter her. She raised her chin and added, "Well, I suppose I'm just your average pretty."Unable to hold back a light laugh, Haley replied, "You crack me up."Jenny's expression turned serious as she recalled something. "Haley, is your dad in the hospital?""Yeah, how did you find out?"A few days ago, Haley had visited the Carter family and had been quite harsh with Joe, who had a heart attack due to the stress. But she felt no sympathy. Compared to the suffering she and her mother had endured, it wasn't nearly enough. It was probably just Joe's karma.Jenny replied honestly, "Zoe called me this morning, saying she couldn't reach you and complaining that you're causing your dad's illness by being so irresponsible."Haley advised her, "If she calls you again, just ignore her."Jenny reassuringly patted Haley's shoulder. "You're doing great. I've long been fed up with your dad;