Regardless, it was around noon when they finally returned to the cabin, and upon seeing Neal who was still on the bed, Fabiola quickly walked up to him and said, “Hey, Neal… We got you some food.” Watching as Fabiola placed the food on the table, Neal took a moment to ask, “…You spent the night with him last night?” Before Fabiola could reply, Hanley said, “Oh, that wasn’t the first time, that’s for sure…” Glowering at Hanley, Neal growled, “Are you taunting me…?!” “Is there a problem with that? Remember, she is my wife now, and you’re the actual person who’s in the way. Know your place.” Though Neal really wanted to snap back, he knew that he was in no position to. Still, just thinking about how close the two must have gotten last night hurt immensely… Not wanting a fight to break out, Fabiola quickly cleared her throat before saying, “…A-anyway, go eat for now… You’ll need the energy for later when we descend the mountain.” Watching as Fabiola quickly pulled Hanley out
“…From what I’ve found, he’s clean. In other words, you have good tastes…” added Maison in defeat as he handed her some document files. Raising a slight brow, Fabiola gave them a look… and true enough, Hanley had apparently been telling the truth. After all, with how full his achievement list was, it was literally impossible for him to have found time to date! In other words, she truly was his first! Feeling much better now, Fabiola eventually muttered, “…Um… I… forgot I had something else to do… See you guys later!” Before anyone could stop her, she was already running out the door, eager to meet Hanley and give him a big hug… When she finally arrived at the Robinson Group’s headquarters, however, she couldn’t help but feel like everyone was giving her… odd gazes…? What was up with them? Well, whatever it was, it could wait! It didn’t take long for her to arrive at his office… but just as she was about to push the door open, she heard him whisper, “Yes, yes, I promise not to
It took him a while, but Hanley eventually nodded before replying, “…Alright, I shouldn’t have met up with her, even if it’s only for work purposes… How’s this? If we ever need to discuss work again, I can just make her meet me at the lobby or I’ll just arrange all future work deals with her through video call. Is that fine…?” Though his suggestions were thoughtful, they weren’t what Fabiola wanted to hear. So… He still refused to share the truth after she had given him two chances, huh…? Realizing that Fabiola’s anger had not subsided, Hanley couldn’t help but purse his lips before gently holding her hand and asking, “…Hey… What happened? Did you perhaps misunderstand something…?” He sounded genuinely concerned… and after a short while, Fabiola clenched her fists and hugged him tightly. Before Hanley could say anything else, Fabiola’s lips were already on his! The next thing he knew, she had pushed both of them onto the couch… and it was only when he felt her hand feeling arou
To her annoyance, he tried calling again seconds later… and naturally, she rejected the call once more. After this repeated a few more times, Hanley finally stopped trying to call. Instead, he sent a text that wrote, ‘Please answer the phone so we can talk things out…’ As if there was anything more to talk about! Not even bothering to reply, she quickly blocked his number before tossing her phone aside. Maybe a bath would help… Since she wasn’t replying, Hanley eventually sent her another text… but it didn’t take long for him to frown. She… had blocked him? Clenching his fists, he released a heavy sigh before getting to his feet and leaving the room… Regardless, once Fabiola was done with her bath, she immediately got the biggest bowl she could find and filled it to the brim with snacks. She had hoped that hogging out and watching comedies would help with her situation, but… no matter how funny the things on screen were, she simply couldn’t bring herself to smile. If laughing w
Alas, with how fast she was driving, it wasn’t long before he completely lost her… and after failing to find her after a while, he eventually got his phone out to text, ‘Slow down. The road is wet.’ Fabiola naturally saw the message, but all it did was annoy her! Tossing her phone aside, she then headed straight for the mall where she met up with Lea… After picking the most expensive clothes she could find, she was about to pay when suddenly, a card appeared beside her… As expected, it was Hanley! Squinting slightly, she glared at the cashier before saying, “Use mine.” This, of course, left Lea slightly speechless. What was with this treatment? Weren’t the two all lovey-dovey just a day ago? In the end, she couldn’t help but ask, “…A bit cold, don’t you think…?” “Not at all since we’re not together anymore. Actually, that’s right. Are you free right now, Mr. Robinson? I’d like to discuss our divorce!” scoffed Fabiola, leaving Hanley wide-eyed. It took him a while, but he ev
At the time, Fabiola had just finished her shower and was draped only in a white bathrobe… and as she was drying her long hair, she finally realized that she wasn’t alone. Alas, before she could even turn around, she found herself being pinned against the wall! It was Hanley?! Despite her shock, she quickly snapped out of it and growled, “…Why the hell are you here…?! Get out!” Completely ignoring her words, he simply stared straight into her soul as he replied, “Since you keep refusing to have a proper conversation with me, I’m literally forced to do this… You said you were mad at me for not sleeping with you, right…? What would happen if I granted you that wish now…?” Sadly for Hanley, his words only pissed her off even more! What the hell was he even saying at a time like this?! Struggling to break free, she was quick to retort, “Fuck off! Let me go-” Before she could say any more, his lips were already planted on hers… and even though she tried her best to fight back, she s
Though she felt guilty for hitting him, she also felt that it was deserved. With that, she clenched her fists before quickly putting on her bathrobe again and growling, “…Leave. This is the last time I’ll say this before calling the cops!” Staring straight into her eyes, Hanley helplessly glanced out the window as he replied, “…Are you sure I can’t even stay until the torrential rain ends…?” When he said that, she finally realized just how disheveled he looked compared to usual… and though she had to admit that making him leave now felt rather cruel, she quickly shook the thought off. Knowing him, he was probably just using her pity to get his way! What’s more, if she let him stay, he’d surely get to sleep with her! That was his goal to calm her down, right?! With that understanding, Fabiola steeled her heart before retorting, “…Oh, you bet I am! I have no reason to let a person who only toys with my emotions stay!” Though Neal had said something along those lines before and he
...A smartly dressed Neal? It wasn’t Hanley after all… Actually, hold on, thank God it wasn’t Hanley! Watching as Fabiola shook her head, Neal took a moment to ask, “…Who goes fishing when it’s raining this hard?” Pursing her lips, she averted her gaze before muttering, “…As they say, heavy rain draws the bigger fish to the surface…” She looked genuinely exhausted, and… after a short while, he sat next to her and said, “I’ll keep you company, then.” Finding no reason to disallow that, Fabiola simply nodded before continuing to fish… It wasn’t long after when the rain grew even heavier, and even though their tent was starting to shake from the strong winds, Fabiola remained completely unfazed. Raising a slight brow, Neal eventually got up and draped his coat over her. What’s more, he even sat in the way of the wind so that she wouldn’t catch a cold. Even so, Fabiola remained silent… and after what felt like forever, she finally heaved a heavy sigh. “…This is pointless-”