Anthony impatiently grunted as he saw her standing at the door.Lea bit her lower lip. She walked toward him, taking small steps.Just when she reached the bedside, he suddenly pulled her down onto the bed. He then took off her dressing gown.Lea panicked. She hurriedly pressed against his chest."No!"Anthony coldly squinted, "You rejected me several times. What's wrong? Are you really seeing someone else?""No." Lea quickly shook her head. She felt that it was difficult to tell him what was happening."Why'd you reject me if you're not cheating on me? Don't forget that you climbed into my bed yourself back then!"Anthony shouted. Lea turned him off.He was still obsessed with her body.He had fun with many women these days. But whenever he was having s*x with them, he would unconsciously think of Lea's face. And then the s*x would become uninteresting.When Lea saw him get mad, she unwittingly became softer as she resisted him.She wanted to make him happy after all.She
"Ah!"Kisa was woken up by a scream in the morning.She dazedly opened her eyes. She noticed it had woken Gilbert up too."Ah, what happened to you? Miss, Miss... Someone passed out!"Kisa confusedly looked at Gilbert.Gilbert stroked her on the head as he said in his raspy voice, "The sound came from the yard downstairs. You go back to sleep. I'll go to the window and take a look."Kisa nodded. She then saw him yawn as he walked toward the window.He was not wearing any shirt. His slim upper body was very sexy and charming in the morning light.Just when Kisa started admiring his body, she then saw him hurriedly take the robe from the chair and put it on as he ran outside.Kisa panicked. She anxiously asked, "What's wrong?""Davian fainted. I'll go downstairs and have a look."'Huh?'Davian fainted?!'Kisa suddenly did not feel sleepy. She quickly got up to run to the window and looked down.She saw Davian lying down under the swing in the yard. He looked very pale.She
Gilbert laughed as he said, "If you really don't like him, I'll persuade him to forget about you and ask him to stop troubling you when he's sober.""I..." Felicity looked unnatural as she said, "I didn't say I don't like him. It's just that he always makes me angry."Felicity furiously glanced at the man on her leg as she said.Gilbert shook his head as he said with a smile, "Actually, you can't blame him. After all, he's never dated any woman in the past. So, there are many things that he still doesn't understand. Nor does he know anything about romance and how to impress a girl.""You weren't born to date a girl too. How did you know how to impress a girl and how to take care of a woman's emotions from the very beginning?" Felicity angrily said.Gilbert subconsciously looked at Kisa.Kisa expressionlessly said, "I'm not the first woman that you dated. Why are you looking at me?"'I think the first girl he dated was Sara back then. From what I remember, the only girlfriend tha
Gilbert subconsciously extinguished the cigarette as he saw her walking toward him.But he did not stare directly at her. He looked out the window instead.Kisa picked up the tie at the end of the bed before she went up to him."What's wrong with you? Why are you so angry?"'Everyone said women are hard to understand, but I feel like his mind is even harder to read.'Gilbert turned his eyes to look at her. His voice was dull, "You're the first woman I dated. And you're the only one too."Kisa was stunned for a moment.'So that's why he's upset. But what he said wasn't true at all. Back then, he admitted that Sara was his girlfriend. And other than her, there were always other women around him. At that time, I was just a nobody who secretly had a crush on him. There's no way I'm the first woman he dated.'Kisa did not want to argue with him on this.'Whatever. It'll only make him even angrier if I quarrel with him when he's mad. Everyone around him will have a hard time when he
She tried very hard to push him away. She then looked into his dark, gloomy eyes as she angrily shouted, "What are you doing?"Gilbert sullenly stared at her for a long time.Kisa leaned against the window and flinched. 'He looks scary.'Just when she was pondering whether or not to cheer him up, he suddenly walked outside without saying anything.Kisa couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief when she saw him walk out of the room.She sat on the couch and touched her burning lips. She was upset and confused.'These days, Gilbert had been paying very little attention to me. He's been colder than a stranger to me, but just now he forcefully kissed me for no reason. I have no idea what he's thinking. If he doesn't like me anymore and wants to break up with me, why does he keep showing me concern every now and then?'But if he really loves me, why is it that some of his actions always make me doubt him?'Kisa took a nap after Gilbert left.She slept quite deeply. It was already on
'She's pregnant. If she falls down, the consequences would be unthinkable,' thought Gilbert.Kisa was terrified as she laid in his arms.She could clearly feel he was nervous and frightened. She could not help but freeze for a moment.'I was the one who almost fell. Why do I feel like he's even more nervous and frightened than I am?'"Walk properly in the future. Why were you so panicked? No one was chasing after you!"Just as she was having an inner thought, she could suddenly hear Gilbert's scolding voices from above her head.Kisa raised her eyes to look at him. She sincerely thanked him, "Thank you."Gilbert did not speak. He just helped her to walk downstairs."Mr. Kooper, Ms. Becker, you guys came down."As soon as they came downstairs, Cora Packer greeted them.Gilbert nodded as he asked, "Is lunch ready?""It's ready. Ms. Jennings specifically ordered us not to go upstairs and disturb the two of you. She asked us to get the food ready as well so that you two can eat
Kisa tugged at her collar. "Yeah, it's a little hot.""It can't be. It's late autumn. The wind is really cool, and I even feel like I'm a little underdressed," Felicity said matter-of-factly.Then, Gilbert looked up and said to her expressionlessly, "Be more subtle next time. Don't be so loud because people might misunderstand you if they heard you."Felicity was flabbergasted and frozen for a full five seconds before coming to her senses. She smacked the table and said, "Do you have nothing better to do apart from eavesdropping on our conversation?" She was normally frank and outspoken like a man, but at that moment, she was blushing upon hearing what Gilbert said.Gilbert leaned back in his chair, sipped his soup, and said, "I didn't even need to eavesdrop because you were talking so loud.""You!" Felicity's face was so red that it looked like a cherry.Kisa also felt unusually embarrassed, glaring at Gilbert across the room. "Enough of that."Gilbert lowered his eyes and imme
"Okay... Okay..." Lea was so excited that she was about to cry. She carefully carried the gown and then headed for the restroom.Anthony snickered, as he thought to himself, 'It's just a gown, and yet it made her so happy. She is so easily satisfied.'Afraid of ruining the evening gown, Lea was extremely careful when she changed into it. She had never worn such an expensive dress in her life. The point was, it was the man she loved most who gave it to her. She suddenly had a glimmer of hope in her heart, wondering if Anthony had already started to accept her, and if it was time to tell him about her pregnancy. She thought perhaps she would mention it to him after the party was over."Are you done yet? Is it that difficult to change into a gown?" Anthony was rushing her outside.Lea quickly cut the thoughts from her mind and said from behind the dressing room door, "Alright, almost done." The gown, which was silver, was heavy and splendiferously stunning. Lea put it on and looked at
In a small town in the South, a gentle breeze caressed the cheeks of passersby, creating a pleasant and serene atmosphere. This town, known for its tourism, was adorned with flowers even in its narrow alleys. The surrounding houses were all quaint inns, exuding a poetic and picturesque charm.Beneath an arching bridge, Kisa set up an easel to display and sell her paintings. She had always loved painting since childhood. Although she had not achieved great success in this field, her vivid and evocative paintings were very popular with tourists. She would sell most of her paintings every day.On weekends, Blake would join her at the stall, but today was Wednesday, and she was alone. After arranging her paintings, she had barely sat down when people began to gather around. Some admired her art, while others immediately offered to buy. Her paintings were reasonably priced, which attracted many customers."Miss, I'd like that painting of the snow-covered rose garden at night.""Alright,
In the backyard, Kohen looked at his older brother's calm expression, a hint of worry in his voice. "Bro, are you alright?""I'm fine," Hayes said, adjusting the blanket on his lap. "Tomorrow, take me to meet those medical geniuses you found.""Oh, sure..." Kohen nodded in agreement, but after a moment, he could not help but ask, "Bro, what did that woman say to you that made you change your mind so suddenly?"Hayes gazed at the stars in the sky, his voice cool and distant. "She told me she's doing well, very happy. Then she pointed out how pitiful and miserable I am right now. She asked me if I don't feel envious, knowing how well she is doing compared to me."Kohen grimaced, realizing that the woman had provoked his brother into action.Hayes lowered his eyes, a faint smile on his face. "That's right. How could I not be envious? So, I want to heal my legs, live a good life, and show her that I can do better than her."Kohen felt a pang of sympathy for his brother. From Hayes's
Mentioning Hayes, Eylul's expression became complex. "Hayes is reclusive and doesn't like to see people. Only a single old servant has been taking care of him all these years. I only met him once, back when I married Kohen."Mia's heart ached, recalling the enigmatic yet deeply emotional man. She could not help but feel a lump in her throat. "How's his health?" Mia asked.Eylul replied, "His health is fine, but his legs have remained the same. Kohen has found top orthopedic experts for him and even sought out Kelvin Hoover from Calthon, but he refuses treatment. For so many years, he hasn't even stepped outside the backyard.""You mean he's been living in the backyard all this time?" Jensen asked gravely.Eylul nodded. "Yes, Kohen wanted him to live in the main house, but he refused. He only likes staying in the backyard. Moreover, the room he stays in used to be..." Eylul glanced at Mia. She had heard that Mia used to live in that room.With a complicated expression, Mia pursed h
"Let's forget everything that just happened,' Mia said.Jensen looked up at her. In the moonlight, his eyes were deep and complex, profound and unfathomable.Mia tried to muster a smile. "You don't have to feel burdened. In a way, I forced you. And you must have always disliked me. Actually, I didn't come to you for money; I just wanted to see you. Now that I have, I should go. Jensen, from now on... take care."With that, she walked away, fearing that if she lingered any longer, she would not be able to leave. But after only a few steps, she was embraced from behind.Jensen's voice was low and hoarse. "Stay with me."Mia trembled at his words. Jensen continued. "But I still have so many things to do and someone in my heart I can't let go of. I don't know... when I will be able to give you a satisfactory answer. If you don't want to stay with me without any promises or guarantees, you can—""I'm willing," Mia blurted out, "as long as I can be with you, I don't care about anything
Mia's face changed instantly. " You... you know I like Jensen, why would you...""Heh, if you like Jensen, shouldn't you be willing to do anything for him? If you can't even do this, how can you claim to love him?""I won't do it! Doing this would be betraying Jensen. I would risk my life for him, but I can't do this."Adrien stared at her flushed face and gently chuckled, his words loaded with meaning. "Aren't you feeling all hot and bothered yet?"Mia frowned. Her body was indeed getting hotter and more agitated. 'Why would Adrien ask this? Could it be the drink...?'As the thought crossed her mind, her heart sank. Seeing Adrien's cold expression and the man's playful smile, Mia turned and ran. But before she could take more than a few steps, she was dragged back. Weakened by the drink, her desperate struggles were futile. As the man pressed her down, playing with her like a toy, she closed her eyes in despair. She thought she could never face Jensen again. With a bitter laugh,
Adrien Tanner, Jensen's father, stood before Mia with a warm smile. "My son is truly awkward when it comes to matters of the heart. He's even willing to refuse such a beautiful young woman like you."Mia stared at him, her tears suddenly streaming down her face. "I only wanted to see him, even if it was to face rejection. Wouldn't it better to say it clearly to my face?""Yes, it would." Adrien agreed. "But standing here stubbornly won't help, because he left on a business trip a couple of days ago."Mia's heart ached even more, realizing that Jensen had avoided using the front door just to evade her.Adrien continued. "I have a way to make him come to you willingly, but it depends on whether you're willing to cooperate."Mia nodded. "What do I have to do?"Adrien motioned to his bodyguard, who handed him a glass of wine. "Drink this," he said.Mia furrowed her brow, hesitant.Adrien gently patted her shoulder, like a father would."Don't be afraid. I won't harm you. From the
Filled with guilt, Mia stepped forward, but Kohen suddenly pulled out a handgun and aimed it at her."Get out!"Jensen pulled Mia back. He looked at the cold man before him. It was this man who had taken him in years ago. At that time, Kohen was young, a carefree and privileged young man. Now, he seemed to have grown up all at once, his eyes colder and more distant.Jensen said with a troubled expression, "If you ever need me in the future, don't hesitate to find me."Kohen sneered coldly; pain etched in his brow. He mocked himself. "I never should have taken you in back then. In the end, it was I who harmed my own brother."Jensen pursed his lips, not knowing what to say, only feeling an unbearable pain in his heart. It was the first time he felt he owed someone. That sense of indebtedness suffocated him."Get out, and don't let me see you two ever again."On that night, Jensen and Mia left the McCray family. As a result of Hayes's ordeal, the McCray family underwent tremendous
"What on earth happened?"Jensen did not speak. Mia choked out. "The collaboration between the Burton family and the McCray family was a trap. We were ambushed by the Burton family, and Hayes... he was hit by a car trying to save us.""Damn it!" Kohen cursed under his breath, abruptly pulling a knife from a nearby bodyguard and pointing it at them. "What are your lives worth? Why would my brother save you? Why?"Mia bit her lip, tears streaming down her face. 'It's my fault. I wanted to save Jensen, but I should have gone alone. I shouldn't have dragged Hayes into this. He seemed cold-blooded and heartless, and I never thought that he would risk his life for me. Why was he so good to me?'"Kohen..."Suddenly, a weak cry rang out. Hayes had awakened.Kohen hurriedly moved closer, gripping Hayes's hand. "Bro!"Hayes's face was deathly pale. He did not look at Kohen, but instead turned his gaze to Mia. His eyes were calm. He saw Mia's red-rimmed eyes and the tears lingering there,
Hayes was sent flying by the car, his body crashing into a wall before bouncing back.Mia's entire body felt ice-cold as she trembled, yelling, "Hayes!""Kill them all!" A hoarse, aged voice suddenly rang out from the entrance. It was Curtis. He looked at Kendall's lifeless body on the ground, his eyes filled with rage, shouting, "Run them over! I want them to join my grandson in death!""Ah!" Jensen roared, disregarding the guards' swinging knives, and like a madman, charged at Curtis. Curtis's face changed, desperately pulling a nearby guard in front of him as a shield. But it was useless. Jensen, like a crazed beast, attacked anyone in his path. Soon, his knife was held against Curtis's throat.Curtis trembled all over. "Wh-What do you want?"Jensen, covered in blood with splatters on his face, looked like a demon that had emerged from a battleground. He grabbed Curtis and held him hostage in front of him. "Let us go!""Don't even think about it!" Curtis retorted angrily. "You