When Kisa woke up, her head felt fuzzy.The room was dimly lit with a yellow light.She could not remember where she was right now.From the corner of her eye, she saw a figure moving around.She turned her head slightly.It was Jensen.After Kisa saw the room decor, she realized that she was in her own room.Suddenly, her memories came flooding back to her. She remembered that she had lost consciousness in the stairwell of the hospital.'Judging from the situation, Jensen saved me again,' she thought.Jensen walked to Kisa.He did not seem well-rested and had bloodshot eyes.His tired face was expressionless."Try moving and see if you feel pain anymore," Jensen said.His voice was a little hoarse but still sounded gentle.Kisa tried to sit up from her bet. To her surprise, her tailbone did not hurt anymore. However, the pain in her ankle was not alleviated at all."Are you hungry?"Kisa shook her head."Then I'll get you a glass of water. Hold on."The man said and
Kisa looked at him in shock, "How do you know my tailbone is injured?""When I hugged you while you fainted, you were dazedly clutching that place, saying it hurts." Jensen's tone, carrying a touch of anger, "Kisa, you must be very painful at that time."Kisa lowered her eyes and stayed silent. 'It is as painful as a cramp.'"The doctor took an X-ray of you. The bone wasn't injured, and the hard fall caused the pain.""... Oh," Kisa responded softly, feeling remorseful that her injury was causing trouble for Jensen. She was at a loss and kept blaming herself for her injury in front of Jensen."Although your bone wasn't fractured, you held the place and said it hurts a few times dazedly. In the end, the doctor had to give you medicine, the painkiller that has a strong dependence, normally used for surgery. You shouldn't use it frequently. I just rubbed the medicine on you. How do you feel now?""No, it doesn't hurt at all."Kisa was wondering why the place that hurt like a cramp
"Oh, is it because she's useful or you're being soft toward the pretty girl, so you don't allow me to do anything to her?" asked Sharon."I'm tender toward every girl. Do you want to give it a try?" said Anthony, leaning over and kissing Sharon's neck.Sharon frowned in disgust.Anthony disdained. He turned around and kissed the woman on the other side.Lea could not stand it. She shakily asked Anthony, "C-Can I go?""Get out!" Anthony spoke the two words in annoyance.Lea frantically escaped outside as if fleeing for her life.Anthony stared at her flustered back for a long time. Suddenly, a sneer appeared on the corner of his lips.A cool breeze blew in when Lea came out of the club, which made her shiver. She folded her arms and walked across the road with her head down.Her rented room was nearby. More precisely, Anthony paid for the rent, but it was registered under her name.It was windy at night, and there were only a few people. The cars on the road whizzed by non-sto
"Drink the coffee to warm yourself up. I'll take you back after drinking."Lea's heartbeat was still beating fast when she returned to her residence.Her heart was entangled with countless emotions, anxiety, self-blame, and guilt. It made her stand motionless for a long time without realizing another person was in the room.The man came out from the shadows and stared at her coldly. "Which man are you fooling around with this late?"'It's Anthony.'Lea trembled in fright.'He was still in the bar just now. Why did he come back so soon?'Lea took two steps back subconsciously.The lights in the room were still off. But there was light coming in from the outside. The faint light allowed her to see Anthony's sinister and evil face.Lea had always been afraid of him, but she could not help herself, wanting to get closer to him.Her heels touched the wall as she leaned against the wall before turning on the switch for the light. With a click sound, the living room was suddenly as
Kisa had just come out of the surgical ward when it snowed.Standing behind her, Jensen suddenly said, "It is almost New Year's Eve, right?"Kisa was stunned. It reminded her of that year, the most unforgettable New Year's Eve she had ever spent. Since then, she had never intended to observe this festive. Despite that, this New Year's Eve may seem a bit special after Jensen mentioned it. She looked out at the snowflakes and smiled back at him. "Let's spend this New Year's Eve together, okay?""Yeah!" Jensen smiled, and his gentle eyes lit up like the stars.Mia looked sullen as she stood with the support of a walking stick. She had spent five days in the hospital and could not wait to be discharged. At first, Jensen thought of taking her back to her place and hiring a nurse for her, but she insisted on staying with Jensen. He had no choice but to give in to her wishes.The snow poured down, and the ground turned white in no time. "New Year's Eve is a luxury for Jensen and me," Mia
"Wait there, I will be right back."Kisa nodded. The snow was getting heavier, and Jensen, who carried Mia in his arms, soon disappeared into the snow. She looked up at the sky and suddenly remembered the day she was sent to prison. The snow then was as heavy as today's, and a thick layer had accumulated on the ground. She sat in the police car and looked out at the white blanket of snow, which looked beautiful but also very bleak.She rolled forward in her wheelchair, then stretched her hand out of the eaves to catch the chilly snowflakes. The air was chilly, and the light-weighted snowflakes danced with the wind, but not a single snowflake fell on her palm. She could not resist moving a bit further out. The ground was wet, and the wheels rolled forward slowly with inertia, with only a centimeter left before she would fall down the steps. Suddenly, her wheelchair lost its balance. Her heart skipped a beat. Before she could react, a force pulled the wheelchair backward and stationed
Gilbert snorted as he looked down at her. The smoke he exhaled loomed above her head, with a nicotine smell drifting into her nostrils, irritating her. "I can't believe you have such a high opinion of yourself, thinking I came to the hospital on purpose to create a chance encounter with you," Gilbert said, bending downward slightly, and said with a low, bitter voice, "I no longer have feelings for you since you stabbed me that day. Creating a chance encounter? Do you even think it is possible?"His sarcastic chuckle made her feel as if she was the one who was making a fool of herself. She clutched the wheelchair's armrest in anger and nervousness. Her hands were red from the cold, her slender fingers looking fragile in the wind.Gilbert glanced at her hands indifferently and sneered, "Look, playing the pity card is only your own undoing. Had you stopped pretending and gotten on your feet, you would have gotten into the car in no time. Why are you still freezing here?"Kisa gritted h
'He'd better not go,' Kisa thought.Gilbert looked at Kisa with a cigarette in his mouth, and after a while, he puffed out a ring of smoke and said indolently, "Let's see how it goes.""Okay, then Kisa and I will go back first. It is cold. You also don't stay out too long."Gilbert said nothing. Neither did Jensen anymore as he pushed Kisa toward the parking lot.After walking some distance, Kisa could not help but look back. She saw Gilbert still standing in the snow, smoking. 'He seems to be getting increasingly fond of smoking, to the point of being addicted to it. Every time I saw him, he had a cigarette between his fingers.' The snow was getting heavier and heavier, and his black coat was quickly covered in a layer of snow. Kisa withdrew her eyes and looked ahead with a faint expression.The car park was full of cars, and Jensen pushed her around to the last row, where Mia was leaning against the car, smoking. Kisa sometimes wondered what the benefit of smoking was and why th
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