“So, who is that lunatic? Hmm? The one who makes you so afraid?” Casper felt that Summer was not a timid woman, but when he mentioned this man, she became very wary. “He can make everything that will happen with absolute certainty turn into a coincidence.” Summer hid in a corner and shook her head. “You just need to protect me before I am found innocent. Don’t ask about any other thing. This is not something you can control. You’re just a police officer.”“Why do you think I need to care about you?” Casper grabbed the cigarette and threw it out agitatedly because Summer did not want to tell him the truth. “If it weren’t because I want to bring Azula back to the right path, do you think I need to follow conceited people like you?”Summer bit her lip. “You can’t wake someone who is pretending to be asleep. You can’t bring Azula back too. She thinks that she is having her best life. Who are you to pull her back to reality? The righteousness that you believe in is not comparable to the
“You can’t be too greedy.”“I still have many wishes.” Summer gave Casper a sincere look.“Your actions are always unpredictable. Don’t you want to give freedom to the Genie too? The Genie was trapped in Aladdin’s lamp by a human.” Casper placed his palm against his forehead.“Aren’t we all trapped in this world? No one can be saved. Moreover, the Genie’s value is in staying in the lamp. What does the Genie need to do when he comes out of the lamp?” Summer argued unreasonably. “Fine, your values are righteous. Forget it.” Casper changed the topic of conversation. “Do you want to have supper?” “Do you have supper every night? Don’t you worry that you’ll become fatter?” Summer did not have the habit of eating supper. “My daily workout can deduct the calories.” Casper quickly took out the frozen gnocchi and wanted to cook it. “Do you want a hard-boiled egg?”Summer thought about it and nodded. “Yes.”Casper smiled. She really did not bother with tact. This was the first time
Summer was stuffed. This was the first time she realized that eating could change her mood. “Still want more?” Casper smiled and asked Summer. She was the one who refused to eat, yet now she enjoyed the food more than anyone else. “Is there anymore?” Summer asked tentatively.“Yes...” Casper was helpless. Summer had eaten at least three days’ worth of meals, so Casper would have to ask his sister to cook for him again. “Then, I’ll live at your house for the time being first. I won’t stay for free. Since I have eaten your gnocchi, from tomorrow onwards, you can go to work, and I’ll cook for you.” Summer stood up and peeped outside the window. She could not go to the police station with Casper too. “It’s dangerous out there. Don’t go anywhere. I’ll bring back the ingredients.” Casper nodded and thought about that. “You’re born with a silver spoon in your mouth; do you know how to cook?” “You won’t die after eating the meals I cook,” Summer said faintly. “Stop looking at th
“We’ve tightened our security on Keane. Someone pretended to be a janitor and went into his ward. Fortunately, the person was found in time. Those people are really committed to getting rid of Keane.” Samson’s assistant was worried.“Keane's identity is too special. There will be a charity dinner tomorrow night at Sea City’s chamber of commerce. Everyone will be there, and something will definitely happen,” Samson said as he put his glass on the table.Summer and Jasper had, in the end, divorced. Right now, it did not matter whether Jasper had done this intentionally or whether he had accidentally fallen in love with someone else. He had abandoned Summer. ‘I wonder if my Sum had regretted sacrificing herself and choosing that man…’Elly was sitting by the hospital bed in Sea City Hospital. She snuck in with Adrian’s help. “Keane, please wake up. As long as you wake up, I’ll promise you anything, even if I’m scolded by your parents.”The subordinates of Keane’s family were on
“Ace, what should I do so that you’ll let me go? Whether Keane's injury was your intention or not, it’s still considered as part of your responsibility. Your scheme led to this incident.” Summer took a deep breath. Her voice was trembling. “Ace, I give up.”At the end of the line, Ace was silent for a long time. He then spoke again, “This incident is my fault. I’ll take care of it.”After the call ended, Summer looked at the phone in silence.Ace seldom apologized. Since he admitted his mistake, it meant that the development of the situation must have deviated from his predetermined plan.What was more, this was someone provoking or challenging him.As for who the person might be, Summer probably had a guess already.Rose was just a woman. No matter how smart she was, she knew that she could not offend Ace. Besides, Ace’s attitude has always been ambiguous and he never offended Rose directly.As for other people, they were even less likely to be a suspect. Jasper was the only on
‘Even Jasper doesn't want me anymore.’Summer’s hands were a little numb.‘This war is mine alone?’For the first time, she felt lonely and helpless.‘I don't want this to happen, but what can I do?’Jasper had already made his decision. He had never really trusted her from the beginning.‘All of this is just fate.’After Summer hung up, she stood by the window and looked outside for a long time. There was a knock on the door. Someone was here to deliver a parcel.Summer hid behind the door alertly. She observed for some time. The courier knocked again a few more times. When no one answered the door, he placed the parcel at the shoe rack and left hurriedly. Summer let out a sigh of relief. She later texted Casper, informing him that a courier delivered a parcel. It was not long before Casper came back. He seemed to be rushing back, looking worried.“I didn't buy anything. Even if I did, it’ll be sent to the police station. So, you shouldn’t carelessly open the door!” C
Casper stopped for a moment as he held his lit cigarette. He looked like he was about to throw it away in frustration. After a moment’s hesitation, he simply threw the lighter away. “Hey! Who are you scorning? I’ll buy you a hundred-dollar chocolate bar.”Summer laughed as she followed after Casper. Her heart felt empty. It felt as if it was bleeding, but she was numb towards it.‘This is the ending they wanted. ‘I’ve ruined Jasper and Miller Corporation.‘I’ve dragged Jasper into this mess because of the scheme I’ve planned against him.’Keane’s father was right. Regardless if it was for love or not, Jasper was better off marrying any woman other than Summer.Miller Corporation was not only an industry, it was also the painstaking efforts of generations of the Miller family. It was an industrial chain consisting of thousands of people.It must be destroyed by her.So, in a way, Summer should have given up a long time ago.She was already convinced the same day Keane’s father
When Jasper held her hand, she felt as if she was wrapped in silk. However, when Casper held her hand, it felt rough and warm, just like a huge claw… His rough hands might be due to his combat practices with sandbags all year round.Summer rolled her eyes and decided to get him a hand cream from the supermarket.“Here’s the fresh vegetable section. The supermarket prices are fixed. Go ahead and get what you need.” Casper pushed the cart and put his arms on Summer's shoulder.Summer understood that Casper was not interested in her. She did not feel uncomfortable either. They seemed to have a boundary that neither of them wanted to go near or to break through. For instance, it was obvious that Casper became stiff when he saw the engagement card a while ago. Summer could already figure out that Casper was once attracted to Azula even if he refused to admit it. Whether it was the current Azula or Sapphire for the past, she was still someone special to him. Summer understood wh
“I just find it hard to accept the truth. I don’t actually hate you…” After staying silent for a long time, Summer spoke again. “It was… too sudden for me. Give me some time to process this.”Mabel looked at her in shock and covered her mouth. “Sum…”Summer smiled at her and said, “Before I’m able to completely accept it, can I continue to call you Madam?”Mabel covered her mouth in panic and nodded vigorously. “Sure… Call me anything you want…”She actually never cared what Summer called her. It was good enough for her as long as she did not try to avoid her. “Can I hug you?” Summer took the initiative and stretched out her arms. Jasper had told Summer quite a lot about Mabel’s family. Her family was in a very scary place. They started falling into decadence in the later years. In fact, they started showing signs of having a lack of sons. Every leader of the family became anxious about who the next leader would be. They were so worried about who would be the head of the family
Without realizing it, Summer had subconsciously returned to the Miller family’s mansion. “Wifey…” Jasper rushed over to her, wanting to give her a surprise. But instead, she did not react. Her face looked pale too. “Wifey?” He panicked and knelt in front of her. “Sum…”He truly panicked this time. ‘Did she find out about something that I did in the past and is now mad at me?’“Jasper, do you care who my mother is?” Summer asked softly. His heart stopped beating for a second. He felt both distressed and relieved. “No, I don’t. I only care about you.”“Why do I care so much, then…” Summer smiled and hugged him tightly. “I shouldn’t care about it too…”“Everyone has something that they don’t have control over. Sum, go easy on yourself.”Summer lay on top of him, picked up the glass of red wine on the table, and drank it.Jasper just realized that she smelled strongly of alcohol.“Sum…” He was a little worried. His heart ached for her too, but he also wanted to let her be.
Mabel was cooking in the kitchen of the Plath family's mansion. “Madam, stop cooking. Come and eat,” Summer called out to her softly. Mabel smiled at Summer as she emerged with her favorite dish, cinnamon-spiced beef stroganoff.“Sum, let’s eat.” Mabel treated her really well. She helped her with the dishes.Summer was also already used to it. She no longer felt shy. It was natural to her already. Alaric looked at Summer and smiled plainly. “Sum, follow me.” After dinner was over, he asked her to go to the study room. “Is Jasper treating you well?” Alaric asked. “Yes, he’s treating me well.” She smiled. ‘If Jasper hadn't been busy and gone to Mountain City, he would be sticking around, bothering me.’“He pushed back too much work to get ready for the wedding. He wants to finish making work arrangements as soon as possible and go on a honeymoon with me.”“Sum, there’s something that I’ve been hiding from you. You’ve always wanted to know your biological mother, right?” A
“Mr. Jasper Miller, do you take Summer Plath as your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?”“I do,” Jasper said the two words confidently.‘I’m willing to take care of her and be by her side forever.‘I’ll always love her.‘She’ll always be my number one.’“Ms. Summer Plath, do you take Jasper Miller as your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?”“… I do.”She purposely hesitated for a long time. Jasper was so scared that his face turned pale.After she chuckled and said ‘I do’, he gritted his teeth, pulled her into his embrace, and kissed her.He kissed Summer even before the officiant had asked him to kiss the bride.She was so embarrassed by the kiss that her ears turned red.“Jasper!”Jas
Benjamin rolled his eyes at Aaron. “I belong to the bride's side. You should go to Jasper’s side.”“He doesn’t deserve it,” Aaron said stubbornly.Summer covered her mouth and chuckled. Everyone was immersed in the festive atmosphere of the wedding. ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if we could stay this happy all the time?’“Hey, should we play a prank on the groom tomorrow? Let’s spice things up a little!” The bridesmaids started planning something.“You guys better be careful. You’re all pregnant. Don’t stir up too much chaos,” Summer said with a smile. “Seriously, it’s as they say: women always side with their husbands once they’re married. Look at you, you’re already siding with him.” A few of them teased Summer. Summer blushed so hard that she could not say anything in response. “Congratulations, Sum.”Hers and Jasper’s friends and relatives came one after another. All of them would be attending the wedding ceremony tomorrow afternoon. Edward would be there with Trent too.
After all, this matter was related to Edward’s mother because of her meeting with Hanna’s mother.She sat on the sofa and thought a lot. Would they get a divorce? Would Edward’s father hate her because of this?Edward sat on the sofa and quietly accompanied his mother. “About this matter... Let's not tell Jen first. She may not be able to handle it.”Edward’s mother nodded, in tears. Then, she shook her head. “It was all my fault.”Edward’s father finally came out of the study. Edward looked at his father nervously. He was afraid that his father would blame his mother.“I... I really did not know anything about it. I just thought she lived a difficult life. I felt guilty, so I asked someone to send her some money. I did not know what happened to her after that!” Edward’s mother panicked and started crying. Edward’s father walked to her side. He did not blame her, but passed her a tissue. “Is this how you should behave in front of your son? Stop crying.”Edward’s mother sobb
“I deserve it!”Nieva was brought away by the police. She should have expected that this was the consequence of offending Jasper.Jasper was busy with the wedding and he did not care much about her. Otherwise, she might have gone through worse than being arrested.…… At the Reeves family house in Mountain City...“Are you Hanna Delacruz? Let’s talk.”Edward’s father asked Hanna to go into the study, leaving Edward and his mother in the living room.“Edward, I already know about the issue concerning your father.”“Mom...” Edward felt a little guilty. “I know about everything.” Edward’s mother shook her head. “This matter is related to your father and me. This is what owed Hanna’s mother, but if you two have to pay for our mistakes. We...”“Mom, this is no one’s fault.” Edward shook his head. In the study...Edward’s father asked Hanna to go into the room. His expression was dreary. “Are you Venus’ daughter?”“Do you still remember my mother?” Hanna smiled and kept a stra
Samson nodded as he watched Rose leaving.Charlie ran out of the courtyard and stood still. He looked a little distressed.He was just a child...Perhaps it was because he had a mother who set up a scheme against him and used him as a chess piece that he was more mature than other children.In the past, he wanted to live. He wanted not just to live but to prevent his mother from setting up a scheme against him.He was still Rose’s son, even if Rose had used a despicable way to give birth to him.“Let’s go home...” Samson walked toward Charlie and rubbed his head.“Samson...” Charlie lifted his head, and his eyes were red.“From now on, you have not just me, but your friends, younger brothers and sisters, and many older brothers and sisters who love you.” Samson smiled at Charlie.Everyone could be redemption for other people, and other people could be their redemption, too.Charlie nodded and ran back to the Miller family’s mansion.Melody was carrying her grandchildren and
Jasper did not care whether Thomas intended to hurt Summer or not.As long as Summer was shocked, he would not allow it.“Tsk, tsk, tsk. Do you know Aiden, who is always with Thomas?” He was Summer’s childhood friend. Summer did not know that Aiden was secretly protecting her. He was seriously injured and almost lost his life many times because of Summer.”Jasper frowned. “Since he did not want to let Summer know about this, why is he making Summer more distressed?”Jasper admired Aiden a lot because he never showed his love for Summer, but he had silently done many things for Summer.“Jasper, you can just confess if you’re scared. You don’t have to put yourself in a higher status.” Keane rolled his eyes.“Fine, you will go to Country T for a business trip.” Jasper was threatening Keane.“Jasper, I’m sorry, it’s my fault...”…...The wedding was getting closer. Everyone was busy helping Jasper and Summer with their wedding.“Look at the dresses and gowns for my grandchildren.