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-”
“…And why is that?” asked Neal, his gaze slightly darker. When she didn’t reply, he couldn’t help but add, “…Hanley mistreated you, didn’t he? That bastard…! I’m teaching him a lesson-” “Don’t! I… Look, I’m starving, so let’s eat already!” interrupted Fabiola who really didn’t want to bother with that man anymore. Though reluctant, Neal eventually sighed before nodding… and after making sure that everything was packed up, he led her toward his car… It was about twenty minutes later when they arrived at a rather well-known restaurant. Not even bothering to look at the menu, Neal immediately began ordering a slew of dishes the second they sat down! “Pork Rib Roast, Lobster Thermidor, Crab Cakes, Charcuterie Board, Baked Eggs, and a jar of fresh Orange Juice. Oh, and no vinegar for any of the dressings.” Smiling when he heard all that, the waiter couldn’t help but say, “As usual, you remember all her favorite foods… Really, your thoughtfulness knows no bounds! Speaking of whic
Not wanting to bother with him, Fabiola immediately turned to leave… but to her dismay, Hanley simply walked up to her and blocked her path! “…Did you break up with me because of him?” Though Fabiola wanted to tell him that that wasn’t the case, she didn’t want him to get that satisfaction either. With that, she pursed her lips before scoffing, “Use your head.” Following that, she attempted to leave again… but once more, Hanley stopped her. Glaring straight into her eyes, it took a moment for him to ask, “…Are you with him again?” Rather than angry, his voice sounded… Hurt. Why the hell was he talking like that when she was the one who had been scarred? Taking a deep breath, she eventually growled, “…So, not only are you stupid, but you’re also blind…?! If you want a straight answer, then yes! Neal and I are back together again, so stop coming back to me already! Leave-” “Am I really the one at fault when you were the one who came to me asking for marriage? The one who want