Lia had stayed in the Jenson residence after all these years. Her biological parents didn't care about her at all. When Chelsey saw Timothy and Sandra, she welcomed them into the house. Sandra felt relieved to see Chelsey in high spirits. "Did you sleep well last night?" Timothy asked. "Yes. Thanks for your concern," Chelsey said smilingly as she poured each a glass of water. Even Lia, who rarely did any housework at home, went to the kitchen to cut up some fruits for them. She brought out a plate of fruits a while later and placed it in front of Timothy. "Have some snacks, Mr. Somner," she offered. "Thanks." Timothy nodded in thanks but did not reach out for the fruits. Despite that, Lia was all smiles as she handed him a fork. "Here. Don't be shy. I prepared them myself."Sandra and Chelsey instantly knew that Lia had an eye for Timothy. The two of them gave each other a look and smiled knowingly at Lia. "Thanks, but I don't want to eat them now," Timothy refused
Chelsey said helplessly, "I didn't have the time to give lectures back then. Now that I'm free, I want to return to school." She was in her second year at university when she quit. At that time, she thought she'd never be able to return to school anymore. That was why she dropped out entirely instead of pausing her studies mid-way.Now, she had to start as a freshman all over again. She'd sacrificed too much for Lucas. She wanted to compensate herself. Timothy agreed to it. "Sounds great. You can relax a little when you go to university again. Things are less complicated there. It suits you." "Yeah. We're on the same page," she said. "Besides, I'd be depressed if I stayed home all day designing without any opportunities to socialize." Now that things were picking up at the company and Jason was there as a manager to help her manage things, her only job was to come up with good designs. She got to do whatever she wanted when she was free. Lia watched Timothy and Chelsey c
"Lia? Is something the matter?" Chelsey asked. Although Lia merely caught a glimpse of the draft, she could still make out that it was a piece of jewelry that Chelsey was developing. The design was good, too. Smilingly, she said, "What are you drawing? You're being so elusive. Can't I take a look at it?" "Nothing much," Chelsey said plainly. "Is there something you wanted to tell me?""Yes." Lia sat on the chair beside the bed. She bit her lip and looked like she wanted to say something but refrained from doing so. "What is it?" Chelsey asked. Her instincts told her that Timothy was a considerable part of the reason for Lia's visit. With a flushed face, Lia blinked and mumbled, "I'm wondering if… Mr. Somner has a girlfriend." It was as Chelsey had expected. Matchmaking wasn't her hobby, but she didn't want Lia to harbor any false hope. If Timothy had eyes for Lia, he'd take the initiative to pursue her. Chelsey wouldn't need to interfere at all. "Tim doesn't have
Chelsey's words were like a blade piercing Lucas' heart. It pained him, and it hurt a lot. He finally understood what she had experienced in the past.The things he had said to her back then were a hundred times more hurtful than what she told him. It was only natural that she wouldn't forgive him. Lucas couldn't forgive himself either for what he'd done and said. "I'm sorry, Chelsey," he apologized earnestly. "There's no need to apologize. It's pointless, after all," Chelsey said. "You should promise me that you won't come here anymore." Chelsey was sick of it all. Lucas looked at her intently as though he wanted to engrave her face onto his heart. As if by doing so, he'd be able to remember her face vividly if he never got to see her again.After a moment of silence, Lucas told her, "Okay. I promise you that I won't come here anymore." "Good. Please leave!" Chelsey told him. Unlike him, Chelsey didn't need to stare at him for her to commit his face to memory. Afte
"That's right! Her personal affairs are a mess," Lia blabbered. "She might not even know who the child belongs to."Who knows if there's something wrong with the baby?"Never mind. Let's not talk about her anymore," Lia said. "Let's go shopping after class tomorrow. I want to buy a necklace and ring at Queen Jewelry to wear to Chris' birthday party later on." …Chelsey rarely left the house after returning to the Jenson residence. She stayed at home all the time to rest and was always occupied with designing her jewelry. Sandra was busy as well. She spent her time traveling around the globe so frequently that she didn't have time to visit Chelsey. So, the two of them could only keep in touch online. Timothy seemed to be busy, too. He started going on the blind dates his family arranged for him and even began handling matters regarding his family's business. Still, he'd remind Chelsey to take her calcium tablets, cod liver oil, vitamins, and other supplements daily. He al
Chelsey's heart skipped a beat at the mention of Lucas' name.She didn't have much of a reaction, though. She simply lowered her head and sipped her tea. However, Dianne knew that Lucas was Chelsey's ex-husband. She reached out to grip Chelsey's hand, wearing a worried expression.At Dianne's touch, Chelsey raised her eyes and locked gazes. She smiled to signal to Dianne that she was fine and that there was no need to worry. Lucas was nothing but the past to her now. It didn't matter if he were to go on blind dates or remarry. It was no longer any of her concerns.Just then, Shirley said, "I know some people from his family, but they don't talk to him a lot. I'm afraid I won't be able to ask around much."Cassie was confused. "Why don't they interact with him much? Did something happen?"Shirley cleared her throat. "The ones I know are related to the second wife of Lucas' father. They aren't that close to Lucas, and to be frank, things aren't good between them.""I see,"
"Dianne, you're usually the most excited when we talk about handsome guys," said Shirley. "Why are you so quiet today? It's so strange." The corners of Dianne's mouth twitched slightly as she said, "You said it. I'd get hyped up over handsome guys. Lucas isn't handsome to me. Naturally, I have no interest in talking about him." Shirley and the other elderly ladies stared at Dianne dubiously. Layla couldn't stop herself from joking. "Do you still have cataracts affecting your vision? Lucas is more good-looking than some of the actors out there. Yet you're telling me that he's not handsome? There must be something wrong with your eyes."Dianne stole a glance at Chelsey before putting on an indifferent front. "Nevertheless, I don't think he's handsome." Shirley clucked her tongue as she nudged Dianne. "It seems you've become pickier to the extent that you don't think Lucas is handsome.""I simply think he's not that good-looking," Dianne said. "The Somners' son looks s
A soft smile hung on Timothy's lips as he walked into the room. He gave off the energy of a calm yet amiable nobleman. "Good evening, ladies." He greeted. Shirley, Cassie, and Layla swooned the moment he opened his mouth to speak. Shirley was the first to recognize who he was. "You're Timothy, aren't you? I had lunch with your grandmother some time ago." "Yes. Pleased to meet you," he said with a nod. He then headed straight for Chelsey and said, "I came here for dinner, but I heard that you were here, so I decided to join you. You don't mind, right?" "Of course not," Chelsey said. She contemplated if it was a genuine coincidence or if he had deliberately learned where she was. She couldn't outright refuse him in front of so many people, so she agreed to let him have dinner with them.Timothy took a seat beside Chelsey and smilingly said, "It's a pleasure to meet all of you. Dinner's on me today." Shirley, Cassie, and Layla's gaze wouldn't stop moving back and fort
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