A slight smile crept up on Timothy's face at being praised by Chelsey. "Do you like it?""I do!" Chelsey answered without giving it much thought."I'll give it to you then," Timothy offered generously."Oh no, there's no need for that. The exhibition is still ongoing. How can you just give it to me?" Chelsey waved her hands.She made a mental note to herself to watch what she said in the future. With Timothy doting on her so much, she couldn't be so casual in expressing her interest in things anymore.But Timothy paid no heed to Chelsey's refusal. He went up to a staff member of the exhibition and got him to take the painting down. Then after wrapping it up properly, he handed it to Chelsey.As he was adamant that Chelsey had it, she could only accept it."Hang it up when you get home," Timothy reminded."Sure!" With Timothy treating her so well, Chelsey could not bear to leave his painting gathering dust in a closet.Before they were done checking out the exhibition, Chelsea
Josie came out of the kitchen with two bowls of soup. "Lucas, Chels, have some soup first. Dinner will be ready shortly."Chelsey stood up. "Mom, I'll go set the table.""Oh, don't worry about that. The table's already set. Have a taste of the soup. It's your favorite chicken mushroom soup. "The chicken's really tender. I let it stew for five hours. Go on, try it."Josie placed the two bowls of soup in front of Lucas and Chelsey respectively.Chelsey couldn't help salivating at the aroma of the soup. Without waiting any longer, she picked up a spoon and started tucking in. The soup was rich and savory, and it was the best soup she'd ever had. "Mom, the soup's amazing!" Chelsey said."I'm glad to hear that you like it! You can have more later!""Okay!"Josie stared at Lucas with a sense of urgency, but he did not drink the soup."Lucas, you should have some soup too!"Under Josie's persistent urging, Lucas picked up a spoon and took a sip of the soup. He reflexively fro
Lucas wiped his nose with a tissue and found that it was covered in blood.Noticing it, Josie screamed, "Lucas! Your nose is bleeding!"Only when she heard Josie scream did Chelsey lift her head. She was shocked at the sight of Lucas' bloody nose.He was bleeding profusely. In the blink of an eye, his chin was covered in blood. He pulled out several pieces of tissues at one go and covered his nose before rushing into the bathroom."Chels, you should go check on Lucas," Josie said."Okay." Chelsey got up and headed over to the bathroom.Why was he bleeding so much all of a sudden? It was alarming! Was he suffering from some sort of chronic illness?The thought of that disturbed Chelsey to no end. Her eyes reddened, and she felt a lump in her throat.When she got to the door of the bathroom, she saw Lucas washing the blood off his face. He held a wad of tissues to his nose and turned to walk toward his room. Once inside his bedroom, Lucas opened the wardrobe and took out a whit
Chelsey was astonished to hear what Lucas said. She stole a glance in the direction of the door. True enough, she caught sight of a figure flashing past outside the door, which was ajar.Lucas continued, "She's going to keep trying all sorts of methods to get things going her way if this doesn't work out. So, please, just put on an act."And with that, Lucas' scalding lips landed on Chelsey's throat. He peppered kisses along her collarbone, planting love bites on her skin."Lucas …" Chelsey pressed her palms against his chest. Her breathing quickened, and her temperature rose.Looking at Lucas, whose eyes were filled with lust, Chelsey recalled the first time she'd met him. It was ten years ago. She had been 12, and he had been 20.He had carried her on his back as they made their way out of the vast mountains. He cheered her on and promised her that they would make it out alive.Even after so many years, she still remembered how broad his back was, and how thick his should
Chelsey walked out after announcing her departure."You haven't had dinner yet. Have something to eat before you leave," Lucas said.Chelsey used to obey everything Lucas said. Whatever he instructed, she would do accordingly. But now, she no longer took orders from him. She turned and left without paying him any heed at all.Lucas felt an empty feeling in his heart as he saw Chelsey scurrying away. It was such a huge house, and he was the only person in there. Apart from the stuffed bell peppers, all the dishes on the table were made according to Chelsey's preferences.Lucas picked up his phone and gave Josie a call."Hey son, you're done so soon?" He could hear the elation in her voice.Lucas took a deep breath and reminded himself continuously that she was his mother, and that he couldn't lose his temper at her. After taking a moment to calm himself down, he asked, "What was it that you made me eat?""Oh, relax, Lucas. It's just a tonic that's beneficial for your health. I
Chelsey retreated into the study. She didn't care even if Shannon turned the whole house upside down.She was moving out the next day anyway. She didn't want to stay in the house and constantly be reminded about Lucas.Every moment of the past three years was like a dagger coated with poison, stabbing her heart repeatedly. It was a silent ache that hurt to no end.Though Chelsey had a book in her hand, she couldn't process a single word she read. Her heart clenched in pain with every click of Shannon's stilettos against the floor. She could hear her making her way into the master bedroom.All of a sudden, Chelsey remembered something of utmost importance. She bolted up from the couch in the study room and rushed to the master bedroom.True enough, when she reached the door of the bedroom, she saw Shannon holding a photo of Chelsey and Lucas in her hands."Put the photo down." That was her only photo with Lucas. She had asked to have the photo taken on the day they'd registered
Chelsey knew that she was just a caregiver to Lucas. She wasn't even his bedmate. He would rather find his own release than get intimate with her."Haha! You know your place well." Shannon smiled even brighter. She had fulfilled her purpose of coming over today, which was to make Chelsey accept the fact that Shannon was the one that Lucas loved.As it turned out, Shannon left without taking away anything of Lucas'. She even informed Chelsey to pack his things up and that she would send some people over to collect them in a few days. She deliberately did that to irk Chelsey.Chelsey shouted at her retreating figure, "Don't ever come here anymore! I won't open the door even if you do!" Then, she turned and went back into the house huffily.Chelsey felt an empty feeling in her heart when she saw the ashes of the photo in the fireplace. The digital version of the photo was in her previous phone, which had been broken by Lucas. She didn't even have a backup of it.…Chelsey tossed
Lucas looked at the empty bedside table and felt that something was missing.It took quite a while before it registered to him that the photo was missing. The photo of him and Chelsey.The last time he came back, he had made it a point to give the photo a good look. That photo had been taken when he had lost his sight. It was also the only photo he had taken during the time that he lost his sight. "Where's the photo?" he asked."I burned it," Chelsey answered flippantly."Why'd you burn it?" Lucas' gaze sharpened. If anyone were to burn the photo, it should have been him."I didn't want it anymore, so I burned it." Chelsey pondered things over for a moment before sitting up and walking out."Where are you going?" Lucas asked with a frown."I'll go sleep in the guest room. You can have the master bedroom to yourself."And with that, she walked out of the bedroom and shut the door behind her. Moments later, the sound of the guest room door being shut was heard.As Lucas lay on
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