She would never have believed that Christopher would miss her. She would never have believed that they really wanted her to go back to the Case residence for dinner. This time, they used her mother's belongings as bait, so they must have come up with another scheme to trap her. She sneered, Do they really think I'm the same old Kisa who was so gullible and an easy target?'The doorbell rang twice; it sounded unhurried. Kisa opened the door.Jensen was standing quietly outside with a gentle smile on her lips and an air of dignity around him. "Carolyn and Sharon were here?"Kisa was startled. "How do you know?""I just saw them downstairs," Jensen said, walking in. "They didn't come to cause problems for you, did they?"Kisa shook her head. "They brought me my mother's belongings.""I didn't know they were so kind." There was a hint of sarcasm and suspicion in Jensen's voice.'Look, even others think that this mother and daughter are sinister.' Kisa snickered as she took out the j
Kisa was surprised. "Your father and Gilbert's father?""You probably didn't know that, did you? My father and Gilbert's father were good friends with your mother back then, so I wondered if some of the things recorded in this book might have something to do with them.""I'm sorry, Jensen. The records in this book are about my mother's privacy, I—""I understand. It was me who was blunt just now."Jensen's voice was so gentle that it made her a little embarrassed. "Actually, if you want to know about their past, you can ask Mr. Kooper Sr. or the Kooper family's older maids." Madalyn had previously cursed her and her mother, saying that her mother had been a woman who had seduced the Kooper family's eldest and second son, who were Jensen's father and Gilbert's father. In fact, she was also eager to know about her mother's past, because she would never believe that her mother would be that kind of person.Jensen shook his head. "I won't get anything out of Grandma, and will only ang
"David." Jensen looked at her. "My father's name is David."Kisa's heart skipped a beat, and she almost dropped the book in her hand.[March 17, East Lake with David. He suddenly confessed his love to me.]'David? David? Oh my God, Jensen's father is David. No wonder the name David sounds familiar. Madalyn used to tell me she had set up the Kooper family's eldest son with my mother. I only thought that they never saw each other again since the match did not work out. But from the records in the book, it seems that David really liked my mother back then.'Jensen suddenly walked up to her and stroked her hair with a smile. "Then take a good look in the book for me to see if there is anything about my father. If there is, then tell me about it.""Okay, okay." Kisa's mind was a muddle. At night, she sat on her bed and could not wait reading the two small books her mother had left behind.[On March 30, David came to visit the set, and I happened to be framed and slapped in the name of
The last page was severely smudged, and the handwriting was distorted, as if the person who wrote it was in great grief. The paper had also bulged a bit, as if liquid had been spilled on it, and the person who wrote it had shed tears on it.[Today was Carolyn's birthday, and we were drinking happily together to celebrate. But why did I wake up in bed with Christopher, and the flashing lights from the reporters at the door pushed me into hell? I was scared and helpless, but no one was there to protect me. I was overwhelmed with gossip and abuse. I don't know why this happened. At Carolyn's birthday party, I had a couple of drinks. Who can tell me what happened? I'm sorry, David. What should I do? Where are you, David? Someone please help me. Someone please help me.]Kisa clutched her chest with one hand and cried out in grief with the other covering her mouth. Even just looking at these words, she could feel her mother's fear and desperation, completely terrified. 'Show business circl
KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!After knocking on the door thrice, Kisa waited quietly in front of the door with her head down.Soon after, the door opened.Jensen was dressed in casual clothes. Nevertheless, his relaxed and casual attire did not conceal his air of nobility.He had a cigarette between his fingers. However, he put it out the moment he saw Kisa."What's up, Kisa?" Jensen asked as he turned around to open the windows.Jensen's thoughtfulness and consideration made Kisa feel a mixture of emotions.She had always thought Jensen did not smoke. However, it turned out that he only refrained from smoking in front of her because he was concerned about her health.Suddenly, she thought of how her mother and Jensen's father's relationship was filled with regrets and sorrow. She felt a lump in her throat.Then, she inhaled deeply and smiled at Jensen, "It's alright, Jensen. I'm much better now. A little cigarette smoke is fine.""Better safe than sorry."Jensen poured Kisa a glass
Jensen rushed over to Kisa and knelt down with a look of panic she had never seen before on his face, "I'm sorry, I...""It's fine. It's fine..."Kisa shook her head and continued smiling at him, "Really, it's fine."Jensen frowned deeply.He carefully carried her onto the couch, "Hold on, I'll go get the medical kit.""It's fine. It's just a few minor cuts; I can handle them myself," Kisa said as she frantically prepared to leave.Suddenly, Jensen forcefully sat her on the couch and said, "Don't move!"Kisa stared at Jensen's frantic figure and felt her heart race.'Why did I find Jensen a little terrifying earlier on? As far as I can remember, Jensen has always been a gentleman. Even when he suspected me of having a hidden agenda for getting close to Gilbert, he spoke in the gentlest tone. I've never seen Jensen act this way; what in the world happened? Did he go through something terrible while he was abroad for the past few years, causing him to change his temperament? Or d
Kisa pursed her lips, "Whatever happened just now, don't take it to heart. I'm fine, really."Jensen smiled and did not respond.'The atmosphere today is a little suffocating,' thought Kisa.When she saw the glass shards on the floor, she squatted down to clean them up.However, Jensen swiftly grabbed her arm, "I'll do it. You should go home.""But...""Come on now. Go home and rest."Jensen caressed her swollen eyes and continued, "When you get home, you can do some warm compressions to soothe your eyes. Aren't you going to the Case family's house tomorrow? Don't let them see you in this state.""Alright..."Before leaving, Kisa glanced at the mess on the floor.Jensen suddenly said from behind her, "Don't be scared, Kisa. In the future, I won't ever act this way in front of you again."'What about when I'm not around?' wondered Kisa.It was evident that Jensen had his secrets. However, Kisa did not dare to find out."Dad, mom's sick. Could you...""Stop right there. Wha
Kisa saw the glint in Carolyn's eyes.However, she did not respond and took out the gifts from the car."Carolyn, I know you love jewelry, so I bought this for you when I was at the mall just now," Kisa said as she opened one of the jewelry boxes.When she opened the box, an emerald necklace came into view.Under the sunlight, the shine of the gemstone was almost blinding.Carolyn was delighted. Nevertheless, she exclaimed politely, "Oh! Why'd you bring us gifts when you're only coming home for dinner? We're family; you didn't have to."However, Carolyn's actions were more honest than her words; she accepted Kisa's gifts."Come in! Your father's been waiting for you the entire day," Carolyn said.She held Kisa's arm affectionately as they entered the house.Kisa saw Christopher on the couch the moment they entered the house.Christopher had an awkward-looking expression on his face. His smile looked forced and seemed ingenuine.'Well, he's a businessman, after all. He's not