Chelsey was clueless about the thoughts swirling in Lucas' mind. But the way he looked at her was intimidating.She turned around and said to Timothy on the phone, "Okay, I'll wait to have lunch with you.""Tell Sandra not to prepare anything. I've ordered food, and it'll be delivered at noon. The flight attendant is asking us to turn the phones off now. So I'll hang up. See you later!""See you." Chelsey abruptly ended the call. When she turned around, her eyes met Lucas' burning gaze. Chelsey instantly looked away, refusing to look him in the eyes. "Is Timothy back?" Lucas asked knowingly. He was the happiest when Timothy was away. Now that he was back, Lucas' mood immediately took a downturn. He could no longer accompany Chelsey to her next prenatal check-up."Yeah," Chelsey answered indifferently. She then continued walking forward. Meanwhile, the bodyguards followed them at a moderate distance. Lucas stood beneath a ginkgo tree with newly grown green leaves.
Chelsey sniffled, putting on a brave front as she asked, "Why does it matter if I had feelings for you?" "It matters!" Lucas replied decisively. Chelsey did not want to keep getting involved with Lucas. It seemed pointless, with no outcomes and no prospects for the future.She steeled her heart and answered, "No, I've never liked you."Lucas stared at Chelsey, who appeared resolute. He suddenly let out a chuckle."You're lying.""No, I'm not."Chelsey felt guilty and stubbornly looked away. She dared not meet Lucas' gaze.Lucas pursed his lips into a thin line while retrieving an old phone from his pocket. Chelsey immediately recognized it as the one he had thrown and broken in anger. Back then, she had gone to many shops, asking if they could repair it.Yet, each one told her the phone could not be fixed. Now, it lay perfectly in Lucas' hand. "Did you fix the phone?" asked Chelsey. "Yeah."Lucas pressed a button, and the phone lit up, revealing their only photo t
Chelsey sighed helplessly. "I hope you can live a good life and be happy every day, even without me by your side." "I'm not happy if you're not with me." Lucas understood the depth of her feelings based on these few sentences. He wrapped his arms around her and said, "I know you don't love Timothy. You don't have to stay with him just because of your child. Trust me, I'll treat your child as my own."Despite his words, Chelsey pushed him away. A wave of emotions washed over him when he noticed how calm and indifferent she looked. "Chelsey?" "I've lost interest in men, and I don't want to marry anyone anymore," she told him. "Being single feels great. I can raise my child and give him all the love he needs." Chelsey had become increasingly rational of late. She wasn't easily swayed by Lucas' emotions these days. Besides, she didn't want to constantly worry about his relationship with Shannon or fret about the possibility of him falling for another woman. She thought
Lucas was desperate. He needed her response. "Chelsey, answer me," he urged. "Did we sleep together?" "Go see a doctor if there's something wrong with your head. Stop spouting nonsense," Chelsey spat. "We're divorced, so it doesn't matter if we've slept together before. I'm sleeping. Don't disturb me."She hung up immediately after that, refusing him the opportunity to say anything else. She was afraid she would give in if she didn't instantly end the call. She then turned her phone off and pulled her blanket over her head.She was supposed to be fast asleep already, yet she wasn't drowsy now because of him. It was all his fault!She figured that Lucas couldn't sleep and decided to drag her into this so she couldn't get any shut-eye either.…Lucas rushed over to Chelsey's house early the next morning to ring her doorbell. The one who opened the door was Timothy. Timothy was still in his pajamas. He even had sleep dust on his face. When he saw Lucas standing at the d
Chelsey stared at the words "I love you" on one of the balloons. She suddenly felt her nose twitch as her eyes watered. Albeit a little bit too late, her wish finally came true. She didn't have any regrets anymore. So, she can leave Jenton City in peace and never return. Chelsey rested an elbow on the window sill and propped her chin on one hand. She stared at the balloons drifting further and further away, much like the romance that was equally fading away. Out of the blue, a figure clad in army green clothes leaped from the sky and landed right in front of her. She stared at him, her eyes wide with fright and disbelief. Lucas stood before her, wearing the same clothes he had worn when they first met. The clothes transformed him into an entirely different person. He looked strong, reliable, and steadfast all at once. He looked even more handsome, muscular, and impressive than before. Chelsey stared at him dazedly. She couldn't help but admit that she had a fondness for men
Many people were gathered downstairs, speculating about Lucas' intentions. Sandra leaned against the couch in the living room. She watched Lucas as if he was an idiot. When she noticed Chelsey walking out of the bedroom, she rushed over to her and beamed. "Chels, you did a great job ignoring him," she praised. "Let him get a taste of his own medicine. Don't ever forgive him." "I know. It's time we head to the airport." Chelsey's smile looked somewhat forced. Sandra was finished packing things up. She grabbed Chelsey's hands and said, "Let's go! To the airport we go! Let's leave this dreadful place and start anew." Timothy stepped forward to take the luggage from Chelsey's hands. "Let's go," he said. "Mhmm," Chelsey hummed. Later, Timothy's chauffeur came in a Rolls-Royce Phantom and drove them to the airport. On their way, they sensed that a black Maybach was tailing them. After looking at the rearview mirror, Chelsey recognized the car as belonging to Lucas.
Chelsey put on her blindfold on the Somner family's private jet and got ready to sleep. Sandra knew that Chelsey was feeling awful, but she was also aware that things would have turned out worse if Chelsey hadn't ended things with Lucas. Timothy checked the message Lucas had just sent him as he sipped his cup of coffee. The message read, "Take good care of her. Don't make her sad. I'll go to Westine and steal her back if you don't treat her well." Timothy found it rather amusing. It'd be fine if anyone else had said that to him, but Lucas had no right to say anything. Timothy raised his hand to his mouth as he got lost in his thoughts. His slender fingers brushed his lips, and he sneered. It was the exact opposite of the gentle image he always portrayed.Later, he replied with a message that proved hurtful to Lucas."You were the person who hurt her all this time. She'll be happier the farther away she is from you!" Timothy's spirits soared after he sent the message. He a
The airport was 40 minutes from the Jenson residence. On their way back home, Dianne kept on bombarding Chelsey with questions. After Chelsey's parents passed away, Chelsey had always lived with her maternal grandparents. Her mother was their only daughter, so they poured their love and hopes into Chelsey and took her over to Jenton City after her mother died. It explained Chelsey's lack of closeness to her paternal grandparents, Edward and Dianne. She rarely met up with them. Wiping away the tears on her face, Dianne said, "Why didn't you tell us that you married Lucas, Chels? We didn't get to see you off when you got married by yourself. You should tell us if anything happens. We're family." "I got it, Grandma," Chelsey swiftly agreed to it. She took a piece of tissue from her handbag and gently helped Dianne wipe her tears away. "Don't cry, Grandma." Dianne sighed. "You must've suffered a lot over the last few years, right?" Fred had once briefed Edward and Diann
Sandra flashed a satisfied smile as she wrapped her arms around Micah's neck and kissed him. "Please be gentle. I'm afraid it'll hurt… Mmm…"An hour later, Sandra lay limp in Micah's arms. Both of them were drenched in sweat.Although the car was not spacious, it did not affect Micah's performance. Sandra was very satisfied with him. He turned to look at the sleepy Sandra and gently asked, "Does it still hurt?""Yeah…"Sandra did not expect it to hurt so much to the point she'd cried in pain.Now, she was exhausted. She did not even have the strength to keep her eyes open.Micah reached out to gently wipe away Sandra's tears. "Are you satisfied?""Yeah," Sandra replied as she embraced him tightly. At that moment, all she wanted to do was sleep. Sandra then fell asleep. She had no idea how she returned to the hotel.When she woke up, it was already morning.Micah was lying beside her, and neither of them was wearing anything. Her eyes lit up at the sight of his hand
Micah's judgment may be somewhat clouded, but he was still aware that he and Sandra were in the car.It was their first time doing the deed. Wasn't it too intense for it to happen in the car?"Let's head back to the hotel. The car is too small," Micah said as he grabbed Sandra's hand, his voice hoarse but sexy. Sandra looked at him seductively. "Are you sure you can hold on until we return to the hotel? I can't stand it anymore. I want it now…"She stuck out her pink tongue and licked her lips as she spoke. Every move of hers was charming.Micah was both amused and helpless at the sight of Sandra's eagerness. He had never met such an unrestrained woman like her. She was indeed a lethal poison. Micah's throat felt like it was on fire. He swallowed hard and replied, "It's our first time. Let's not be hasty. We can enjoy it better in the hotel room."Sandra was not the only inexperienced one. It was also Micah's first time. He felt that doing it in the car lacked a sense
Sandra's suggestive tone caused Micah's heart to flutter, and indescribable images appeared in his mind again. His lips trembled as he nervously asked, "W-What do you want to do?""What do you think I want to do?" Sandra winked at him and then licked her lips. Everything was implied but left unsaid, understood without being spoken.Micah felt both excited and awkward. He cleared his throat before replying, "It's too fast.""We'll get there eventually. So, why not do it sooner? We can enjoy it in advance," Sandra said seriously.Once again, her logic left Micah at a loss for words.He took a deep breath to remain rational. Micah refused to let his instincts take the reins once more. "We've just started dating, and there's no guarantee we'll continue to do so. I don't want to hurt you if we don't work out."But Sandra did not seem to care. "Why is your thinking still so conservative in this day and age? I'm not concerned about it, so why should you?"She merely wanted hi
Sandra did not answer Xenia's question. Instead, she replied, "The crawfish here tastes good. It's big and fresh."But Xenia showed no interest in the crawfish. She was captivated by Micah, her eyes lingering on him."Sandra, is he your boyfriend or bodyguard?"Sandra shot Xenia an annoyed glance and answered, "He's my boyfriend. What's it to you?""Nothing much. Your boyfriend suddenly rushed onto the stage and disrupted the filming. Mr. Dodd was pissed. Tell your boyfriend he shouldn't do that again. Even if he wants to become famous, that's not the way."Xenia's words were somewhat sarcastic, leaving Sandra feeling uncomfortable.The latter retorted, "My boyfriend doesn't want to become famous. He rushed onto the stage because he saw I was feeling unwell. "If it weren't for him, I'd have died by now. And if someone dies, the filming can't continue, anyway."Sandra did not know hypothermia could be so severe. She thought she could have toughed it out.Fortunately, Micah h
Sandra could break up with Micah next month if everything went smoothly.She playfully winked at him and said, "It's your turn to feed me."Micah choked on his saliva upon hearing that.They were in public, so he dared not do it at all. However, Sandra had already opened her mouth."Hurry up and feed me."Left with no choice, Micah peeled a crawfish and fed her.After eating that, Sandra smiled and demanded, "I want you to feed me with your mouth.""Don't push your luck."At that point, Micah's face had turned red as a tomato.Despite being an upright person, Sandra had led him astray. His mind was now filled with unwholesome thoughts."I will push my luck," replied Sandra. She then pouted coquettishly. "Quick! Feed me!"She had thoroughly gotten the better of him.Micah became a man without principles, only capable of spoiling his girlfriend. He could not bring himself to refuse her demands.With a crawfish in his mouth, he turned to feed it to Sandra.She aggressi
Sandra did not want to order takeout at the hotel.So, she searched online for a highly-rated restaurant and asked Micah to drive there.Sandra had chosen an eatery that specialized in crawfish. Upon their arrival, she boldly ordered 22 pounds of crawfish, some side dishes, and beer. The crawfish soon arrived, and the plate was almost as big as the table. Sandra rolled up her sleeves and immediately dug in. She also poured beer for herself and Micah."I need to drive, so I can't drink," said Micah."Don't worry. We can just call for a driver. Let's drink together. It's no fun drinking alone."After saying that, Sandra picked up her glass and took a big gulp.She even put her feet up on the chair while eating, displaying her carefree demeanor.It was Micah's first time seeing a female celebrity who was unconcerned about her image. He suddenly found Sandra's bold and candid character rather adorable.As Sandra savored the crawfish, she paired each mouthful with sips of be
Trevor was even more handsome up close.He was a gentleman, smiling as he asked, "Can you stand steady?""I should be able to," answered Sandra.Initially, she was standing just fine, but then Trevor helped her. Sandra suddenly felt her legs go weak. Perhaps she could not stand steady now.Trevor helped her to the side and said, "You should sit here for a while. Continue filming when you feel better.""Alright."At that moment, Sandra hated herself for not bringing paper and a pen with her. Otherwise, she would have gotten Trevor to sign an autograph."He's so good-looking!" Sandra exclaimed inwardly.After that, Trevor returned to the stage. Owen dared not make a sound and only glared at Sandra, who innocently pursed her lips.How could Owen blame her? Trevor was the one who wanted to help her, after all. Suddenly, Sandra sensed an unfriendly gaze and instinctively turned to look. She immediately caught sight of Micah's darkened expression, his eyes gleaming with a hi
Sandra was not embarrassed by Micah's stare. Instead, she flirtatiously blinked at him and asked, "Do you want to join me for a shower?"Startled, Micah averted his gaze and quickly turned away. "Why didn't you close the door when you shower?"Sandra confidently replied, "Why should I close the door? You're not a stranger. Besides, you've seen every part of my body multiple times."Micah could not help but wonder if she was truly a woman. Why wasn't she shy or reserved? Sandra was bolder than any man. Micah gulped nervously before saying, "That's one way to put it. But don't you feel like you're at a disadvantage by letting me see your body?""If you think I'm at a disadvantage, why don't you show me yours? That way, we'll be even." Sandra then beckoned with her finger. "Come here. Let's shower together."At that moment, Micah felt that Sandra was up to no good, like a witch from a fairy tale.After hanging the shirt she requested on the wall, he turned to leave the b
Sandra burst out laughing after hearing that. She was surprised that Micah had a sense of humor and could crack jokes.Their relationship took another step forward without them realizing it.If it had not been for the filming in the afternoon, Sandra would have wanted to make love with Micah immediately. She wanted to get it done as soon as possible because she had been waiting for this day for too long. After giving birth, she could focus on her career without needing to worry about all these matters anymore.Sandra had made a deal with her parents. They would take care of her child, and she did not need to be involved. The child would grow up and inherit the family business, while she could do whatever she liked and live a carefree life.In actuality, Sandra had no desire to date or marry. She just wanted to be alone.She could find several men to accompany her if she ever felt lonely.Meanwhile, Micah was completely unaware of Sandra's plans. He was even planning to in