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
"Why don't I help you put it on, Carolyn? Since the necklace matches what you're wearing today, it'll definitely look fantastic.""Really?" Carolyn smiled, delighted.She had always loved jewelry, particularly emerald necklaces.Kisa helped Carolyn put on her necklace with a smile, then told the servants to bring them a mirror.Kisa placed the mirror in front of Carolyn and said, "Doesn't it look stunning, Carolyn?""Mhm!" Carolyn nodded enthusiastically.She then held Kisa's hand and said affectionately, "You didn't have to, Kisa. This necklace looks quite expensive.""Carolyn, you were kind enough to send me my mother's belongings. You even allowed me to return to the Case family house to search for more of her belongings. Naturally, I have to show you my appreciation with some gifts. That's why buying you this necklace is worth it, no matter the price."Just as Christopher heard Kisa's words, a stiff expression appeared briefly on his face.Meanwhile, Carolyn smiled without
Kisa smiled at Carolyn politely and said, "I'm always busy with work, so it'll be easier for me to stay outside. We could meet again at the filming set if Sharon's face recovers fast. Who knows, maybe we might be working on a project together.""Heh. My face should be the least of your worries now. Kelvin has said it already. I'll recover before Kohen McCray's banquet.""Does that mean you'll be attending the event too?""Of course. It's a huge event. How can an A-lister like me be absent?"Even though Sharon's face had been disfigured, she was still arrogant as usual.Kisa sipped on her tea while smiling. She remained quiet.After finishing their meal, Carolyn actually brought Kisa upstairs to look for her mother's belongings.The room which Kisa's mother stayed in was always unoccupied. No one cleaned the room, so it was covered with dust. It looked just like another storeroom.Kisa searched through the room and found nothing.She recalled the last time she saw that photo al
"Hey, it's my birthday. Could you show me some respect?""Didn't I send you a text wishing you during midnight? This morning, I sent someone to bring a present for you too. Are you saying those were not enough respect?"Gilbert pulled a long face and replied, "I don't care. I'm the birthday boy, so I'm in charge. You must grant all my wishes."Gilbert chuckled and began drinking.Kelvin smiled and turned toward Gracie and Davian, "You guys can continue singing. I'll stay here and chat with Gilbert."Soon after, the room was filled with singing again. This time around, it sounded much better than the screams before.Gilbert gulped two glasses of beer. He was silent the whole time and looked tense. It was obvious that he was not in a good mood.Kelvin raised his glass and clinked glasses with Gilbert. Kelvin then said casually, "I saw Kisa today."As expected, Gilbert stopped drinking upon hearing that.Kelvin laughed at him quietly and purposely remained silent. He was waiting
Kelvin was confused and asked, "D-didn't you end things with her already? Why are-"Davian quickly knocked Kelvin's shoulder, signaling him to keep quiet.Kelvin looked at Gilbert's dark face as if he understood something.Kelvin pursed his lips and stopped asking questions.Deep down, he could not help but commented internally, 'This man is always like this. He would never express properly when he cares about something. This is why others always misunderstand him. Sigh.'At night, Jensen cooked up a meal again. It was filled with dishes which Kisa used to love.He untied his apron, revealing his casual yet aesthetic loungewear.He poured two glasses of red wine and passed a glass to Kisa."Kohen will be here in about ten days' time. After his banquet, your popularity and connections will expand a lot. At that point, you can begin the production for your drama series."Kisa nodded, "This is a success all thanks to you.""There's no need for such formalities when you're with m