“I… I had planned to head home and post an explanation on Facebook, but… In the end, all I could think of was you… I was just so afraid that you’d choose not to see me anymore… Even when I arrived, however, I was worried that it’d upset you if I headed inside, which was why I waited for you out here… I… I really can’t lose you again, Von… Remember how you said you’d give me two chances to explain myself…? Can I use one now…? Please…?” Her question caused Zivon’s lips to twitch. Though he was still angry, she looked so… anxious, right now. With how tightly she was clinging onto him, he simply couldn’t bear to continue seeing her like that… and in the end, he was prompted to reply, “…Did I not tell you that I needed some time to calm down first?” “You say that, but there’s always a chance that my absence will cause you to hate me even more after a few days! Following that, not only will our relationship end, but you’ll also ban me from visiting the kids! Yes, I’ll say it right now th
“…As you remember, I met with an accident shortly after… and after I woke up, you told me that you wouldn’t ask me about that man anymore, resulting in my hesitation… I’m sorry, I should’ve told you all this earlier…” “…So I was the one who had prevented myself from learning the truth, huh…?” muttered Zivon whose eyes had gone even darker than before… “T-that wasn’t what I meant! I’m the one at fault here… Also, I don’t expect you to forgive me immediately. I just wanted you to know the truth of the entire situation… Now that I’ve done that, I’ll be heading back first… Just… remember to call me once you’ve calmed down… or when you’ve decided on a proper punishment…” Just as the dejected woman was about to leave, however, Zivon stared up at the heavy rain… before ultimately yanking her back and growling, “…Are you trying to get sick by getting all drenched again? Yes, I’m still mad about it, so come with me now for your punishment!” With that said, he led her into his car before
Her request made Zivon’s heart melt. Gently patting her head, he then replied, “…Daddy will give you whatever you want, little princess…” Following that, he gave her a kiss on the cheek. This was the first time he had ever kissed her there. After all, before this, he had thought that only her father should be given that privilege. Now that he knew that that was the case, he was finally able to spoil the adorable girl to his heart’s content. Watching as Zivon hugged her tightly, Maison couldn’t help but go speechless. What was up with that man? Despite being with him for three years, his father had never even kissed him before! The boy’s train of thought was cut short when Zivon gently said, “Come over here, Maison.” Feeling a glimmer of hope, he then ran over while asking, “Y-yes, Daddy?” “Come here,” replied Zivon as he kissed the boy on the forehead. Truth be told, he had always cared for the boy, but since he had always thought that the boy was Jenna’s child, he felt obligat
On the first day, the entire internet was already demanding for Xavia’s videos to be taken down. ‘To think that such a vile woman would defile the art of ancient crafts! Get out of the industry! Hell, get out of Darlsbury while you’re at it!’ ‘Why the hell are her videos still up? Are the authorities waiting for Young Master Burton’s permission or something?’ ‘If she ever hurts him again, I’ll make sure to kill her! The authorities better make a move before I do!’ ‘She doesn’t deserve his love! Fucking whore…!’ By the second day, Dolly couldn’t sit still anymore, and she was prompted to explain, ‘I swear on my life that there’s an explanation for all this! Please just give her some time…!’ ‘Oh, please! She may have fooled Young Master Burton but we’re not falling for it this time!’ ‘I’ll believe you if you leap off a skyscraper!’ ‘Didn’t you see how speechless she was in the video? The truth is clear as day!’ ‘If you have a conscience, then it’d be smart of you to ste
By the time Xavia was finally permitted to leave the apartment, she almost lost it when she saw how terrible things had become. Sure, she had to apologize, but what the hell was wrong with some of the commenters! Not only were there tonnes of false accusations floating about, but they even attacked those who tried to defend her! Though she wanted to meet up with Zivon first, she ended up heading over to Bianca’s place instead. Upon reuniting, she was quick to say, “I’m sorry for only coming now…!” Relieved to see her, Bianca replied, “It’s ok… We figured that Young Master Burton had hidden you…” “Yeah, but with how out of hand things have become, I have a sneaking suspicion that Jenna’s been adding fuel to the fire!” growled Dolly. “…But why? It’s not like doing so benefits her,” replied Xavia with a frown. “Well, the fact that she’s not doing anything is a problem as well! After all, she knows the truth yet she’s choosing to stay quiet! While we’re on the topic, I’ve learned
‘In the end, I decided not to. After all, I had a feeling that none of the Burtons would ever accept me. Aside from that, I also feared that they’d take Yulia away from me forever. Again, I almost died giving birth to her, and I absolutely refused to let her go. All I could do back then was silently apologize to my child, and only through that self-reassurance did I manage to make it this far.’ ‘I’m sure there are single mothers out there reading this, and I know you all understand how hard it is to raise children on your own. I, for one, barely even had the hands to take care of myself in the first few months! Speaking of childcare… An unforgettable incident happened when she was one. She was ill back then, and no matter what I did, she simply kept on crying… Due to how worried I had been, I ended up cutting myself while preparing food for her.’ ‘Though I couldn’t fully stop the bleeding, I simply continued cooking… and it was only after I was done, that I made a simple bandage be
‘It was around then when Dolly, my best friend, leaped off a building out of heartbreak. Thankfully, she survived, and after she awoke, she advised me to treasure those who cared for me… And true enough, Von had kept telling me he’d take care of all of the problems that arose… All I needed to do was take a single step forward…’ ‘It’s hard for me to tell you the entire story since our relationship was pretty rocky at the start. However, believe me when I say that I cherish that man, and that I don’t love him because of his wealth. No, I love him for his maturity, warmth, and meticulousness… He makes me feel safe, and that’s the reason why I put off telling him that Yulia was his child this entire time. I didn’t want the chance of him avoiding me out of disgust…’ ‘Alas, that was a foolish decision, and in the end, I hurt not only myself, but also those closest to me… Either way, I’ve said all that I wanted to. I should clarify that I’m not trying to garner your pity by saying all thi
With how kind the two were, Xavia couldn’t help but hug them back as more tears rolled down her cheeks. Now that she had told her full story, even the internet was left utterly flabbergasted! ‘#Xavia posts a heartfelt explanation post!’ ‘#Xavia uploads follow-up to Fiona’s recording!’ “I knew you were a shameless bitch this entire time…!” “Hah! Of course you did… Unfortunately for you, I only said all that to give you some peace of mind. After all, that’s the only way to get your attention. Either way, what I mean is that I did none of all that!” retorted Xavia, causing Jenna to raise a slight brow. “Look, after giving my son to you, I had gone through extreme hardships just to bring Yulia up. Even after I met Young Master Burton, I had constantly done my best to stay away from him. At the end of the day, I hope you realize that he was the one chasing after me this entire time! Putting him aside, what did I get for helping you? Gratitude? Hah! All you’ve been doing is hurt me
Staring in shock at the kneeling man, Yulia mustered her remaining sanity as she replied, “B-but you’re younger-” “Even if that’s the case, doesn’t that mean that I’m much more ‘capable’ than your older pursuers…?” …Why were his words so suggestive all of a sudden?! Forcing herself to calm down, she took a deep breath before saying, “…Elliot, I’m not sure what spurred this decision, but… I’m not the one for you. Please find someone your age. I’m sorry.” After saying that, she strode straight for the car… but before she could start the engine, she couldn’t help but notice how desolate he looked standing under the pouring rain… Clenching her fists, it took her a while to finally sigh and walk back to him… “…Are you really sure about this?” asked Yulia, much to Elliot’s delight. “I am! Please! Give me a chance! You won’t regret it!” …When he put it that way, all Yulia could do was help him up before finally deciding to return his kiss… Sure, things had taken a sudden, unex
She stared in horror as he removed his shirt right there and then! “W-what are you doing?!” yelped the startled woman as she quickly looked the other way. “…Huh? I mean, I’m drenched, so…” “E-even so, you shouldn’t change right in front of me!” “…Yulia, we bathed together as children… It’s not like you haven’t seen everything already…” “Y-you can’t compare that to this situation…!” “Fine, fine, I… Um… Go cook, I guess… I’ll go get a change upstairs first…” muttered Elliot as he headed upstairs. Yulia herself had to try her best to calm down! After all, Elliot had been plaguing her mind in the past few days, and… she even had dreams where he had… …No! She couldn’t be thinking about such things! She needed to cook! Maybe that would help get her mind out of the gutter! Once that was done, she’d leave and finally start devising a plan to get rid of him…! As Yulia scurried off, Elliot himself was currently staring at an old photo that showed him eating some candy in Yulia’
Just as she had arrived at her car, the president of the Halls Group suddenly walked up to her, a bouquet in hand! The Halls Group had collaborated several times with the Burtons before, and because of that, she was well acquainted with the man. Sadly, he had also proposed to her on multiple occasions… and though she kept rejecting him, he never seemed to get the hint! “There you are, Miss Burton… Since you’re off work, I was wondering if you’d join me for dinner tonight…” asked the charming man. Feeling awkward, she was just about to come up with an excuse when Elliot suddenly grabbed her by the waist and said, “Oh? Another one of your admirers, Yulia…? Sorry, but she already has a boyfriend, my man. If that doesn’t deter you enough, then you should know that she prefers her partners younger. Now please leave.” Startled to hear that, the man glanced at Yulia, his eyes begging for an explanation… Yulia herself was eager to just escape this embarrassing situation, but before s
With that tale done, it was now time to return to Yulia’s story… Ever since she was a child, she had undergone countless hardships with her mother… and even after she was able to reunite with her father, things didn’t go much easier from there. To make matters worse, Fabiola ended up getting kidnapped for the longest time, resulting in Frank ending up the way he was today… Because of all that, it only made sense that she’d mature much sooner than others her age, and unlike the naïve girl she used to be, she was an extremely competent woman today. Alas, because of how used she became with working, she soon lost the urge to find herself a romantic interest… Things continued that way until… Well, that time that Elliot… …Wait, what was she thinking?! He was younger than her, for heaven’s sake! Quickly shaking her head, she attempted to force herself to concentrate on work again… But before long, a knock was heard on the door. After being allowed in, the department manager entered t
Knowing that there was no point in keeping things a secret anymore, Rea took a deep breath before saying, “…Alright, so… The truth is, I’ve always been highly competent, but… I’ve been pretending to be useless just so that you’d eventually marry me… The trip my parents are taking… That was my suggestion too…” Feeling speechless, it took Frank a long while to reply, “…So you weren’t really drunk when you did all that last night?” Pursing her lips, Rea awkwardly muttered, “…I wasn’t… Luna suggested it, and since it sounded like a good idea to accelerate things…” …Fucking hell, to think that he had fallen straight into her trap without even putting up a fight! Watching as he glowered at her, Rea gulped before adding, “A-anyway, now that we’re married and there’s potentially a baby in my belly, you won’t divorce me, right…?” “…Oh, believe me when I say that divorce is the easy way out! From today onward, I’m making you pay for your actions for the rest of your life!” Fast forwa
Fast forward to the next morning, Rea awoke with a yawn… What a nice sleep… Wait. Why was she naked? And why was Frank…?! Her following scream immediately woke the icy man up… and upon looking at her, he was immediately reminded of what had transpired last night! Essentially, Rea ended up clinging to him, and though he initially wanted to just carry her to bed to let her rest… Damn it! Had she really been that sensual?! How had he lost control so easily?! His train of thought was cut short when he realized that Rea was bawling her eyes out… and after rubbing his temples, he was prompted to say, “…Why are you crying when you’re the one who initiated this? I’ll have you know that I never forced you-” “I-I know, but…! I’ve just…! This is my first time…!” whimpered the quivering woman, prompting Frank to purse his lips. As if he wasn’t in the same situation… “…You’re not alone there.” “It’s not the same! Men are free to sleep with whoever they want but when it comes to women, I’l
“Say, wouldn’t you agree that the food smells delicious…? Why don’t I teach you how to grill, Rea…? Oh, but make sure to take your clothes off first before we start! Wouldn’t want them to get dirty…” With how drunk Rea was, she wasn’t able to fully register his words… and just as he was about to touch her clothes, an icy voice roared, “Stop right there…!” Instantly feeling a shiver run down his spine, the man turned around… and to his horror, it was Frank! Young Master Burton’s perpetually icy son…! Why the hell was he here?! Before the frightened intern could think of how to even react, Frank walked up to him and growled, “Leave now before I chop your hands off…! Don’t make me repeat myself!” Nodding in terror, the man frantically bolted off… and once he was out of sight, Frank glared at the tipsy Rea before adding, “This is what you meant by learning how to be more responsible…?!” “Huh…? But the food really did smell super good… I want to learn…” mumbled the drunk woman.
After leaving his office, he headed off to look for Rea. She had said that she wanted to use the bathroom, but… It had already been half an hour since she disappeared. What trouble had that idiot gotten herself into this time? Thankfully, it wasn’t long before he found her laughing along with some of his interns… When the interns saw him, they were quick to bow and say, “Good morning, Mr. Burton.” Barely even glancing at them, Frank looked at Rea and said, “It’s time to head home.” “I… Won’t be following you back…” “…And why is that? Are your parents back?” “No, it’s just… These are my good friends back from school, and they’ve been staying together to learn to be more independent… With that said… I think that staying with them will be a good start for me to learn more about how the world works. Thank you for taking care of me up till this point, Frank… I won’t bother you anymore.” Raising a slight brow, Frank then looked at the interns for a while before saying, “…Are you
Regardless, after leaving her in the room, Frank returned to the shower to cool himself off… but no matter what he did, he simply remained irked. It got to the point where he couldn’t relax at all, and after wrapping a towel around his waist, he grabbed his phone to send his father a text. ‘Was there really nobody else who could’ve taken care of Rea?’ ‘What? Can’t even care for a woman properly.’ ‘I’m a busy man.’ ‘I trust in your time management skills.’ …Though he really wanted to tell Zivon that he had misplaced his trust in him, he didn’t want to disappoint his father either. With that, all he could do was clench his fists before giving Rea’s parents a call… “Hello? Frank? Why are you calling at this time of night?” “…When are you and Uncle Saltman returning, Aunt?” asked Frank who wanted them to take back their idiot already! “…Huh? What was that? Sorry, the line isn’t very good… I hope Rea isn’t giving you too hard a time! Don’t worry, we’ll be back after about a