Kisa immediately ran to the front of the guest room.As Kisa hurried, she ended up panting hard when she arrived at the door.It took her a while to catch her breath before she reached for the doorknob.The door opened after a soft clack.Just as Kisa opened the door and walked in, the man's cold, icy voice rang out, "Get out!"Kisa did not say anything and just stood quietly by the door.His back was still facing the door, so he thought the person who entered the room was Kelvin.She only heard him say, rather brashly, "Don't disturb me for nothing. And don't you use my phone to call that woman again. Hah, bluffing her to come here is pointless if she doesn't want to see me."At the very end, there was a self-mocking tone in his voice.Kisa bit her lips, and just like what Gracie said, he really thought that it was her who did not want to see him.Her fingers uneasily twitched as she took a deep breath and walked toward him."I don't want you to disturb me!"Hearing footst
Kisa's arm was struck away, and the porridge in the spoon spilled all over the floor. Kisa's body staggered sideways, and she almost fell down from the chair.Fortunately, she held the porridge bowl tight, or else it would have splashed all over the floor.Noticing that he had overreacted, Gilbert said with an awkward tone, "I told you. I don't want to force you to take care of me, you...""Did I ever say you were forcing me?" Kisa looked at him with reddened eyes. "I just want to take good care of you. It's not because you saved me, but I was worried about you, to begin with. You think I wasn't anxious when you got knocked down by the car yesterday?""I was crying hard outside the ER, and Jensen was the one consoling me.""I told him, I want to forget all of the hatred and grievances of the past. I want to be with you."Gilbert shuddered as his dark eyes looked at her deeply."You told him that you want to be with me?"Gilbert found it hard to believe it as the surge of joy an
The door was not locked, and the ones entering the room were Kelvin and Gracie."Sure enough, a different person bringing the porridge has a totally different outcome."Looking at the empty bowl in Gilbert's hand, Kelvin teased with a smile.Gracie, too let out a forced smile.Gilbert grunted and said, "I just happened to be hungry."Knowing how arrogant Gilbert could be, Kelvin eventually stopped teasing him.Kelvin then went into business mode, "I've checked your wounds, and they're all just flesh wounds. Changing your wound dressing daily will do the work. So, you and Kisa can stay here for the next few days while Gracie and I go somewhere else and not disturb you guys.""No need, really," Kisa immediately waved him off. "This is your home. How can we stay here just like that? Also, I have filming tomorrow and cannot take care of him.""What? Can't you take a few days off? Is your filming more important than Gilbert?"Kelvin suddenly let out a tirade in displeasure as Kisa
Kisa's face reddened, and she pushed him away, "Someone's here. I'll go have a look."Gilbert gritted his teeth, feeling a little miffed.'Bummer, I almost managed to kiss her."As she was afraid that the person coming could be Mrs. Kooper Sr., Kisa did not go down and only peeked through the window.And through it, she saw Mrs. Kooper Sr. alighting from the car with Davian escorting her.After the two got out of the car, Davian helped Mrs. Kooper Sr. into the house.Kisa immediately turned and told Gilbert, "It's Grandma. I'll go hide for a bit."As she said that, she walked to the bathroom.Gilbert immediately grabbed onto her, "No need, stay here.""But Grandma...""I'm here and won't allow her to hurt you. Also, you can't keep avoiding her like this. I don't want you to be wronged."His words made her feel warm inside.She patted his hands and smiled, "I'm not, but Grandma probably still has quite a lot of misunderstandings with me, and those won't be untangled within a
Gilbert's gaze darkened. "What do you mean?""My hatred toward her is more than what I had for her mother. She may have done nothing wrong, but her birth, in and of itself, is the greatest mistake of all.""Grandma..."Gilbert suddenly felt a little helpless, "Can you tell me why? Why do you despise her so?"Mrs. Kooper Sr. looked at Gilbert sadly and could not find the words.How she wished to make it clear to him so that he would leave that woman.But she dared not trigger his mental illness.She shook her head and said in pain, "It's not that I don't want to tell you. I cannot tell you. You just need to know that what Grandma is doing is for your own good. If you are to listen to me, cut off that woman and have nothing to do with her anymore.""I cannot do that.""Heh..." Mrs. Kooper Sr. suddenly let out a chilling laugh, "So, between her and me, you're choosing her?""I don't have a choice," Gilbert shifted his gaze away as he did not want to look at his grandmother's pai
Gilbert cocked an eyebrow and looked at her. "What idea?"Kisa just smiled mysteriously and said nothing.He glanced at her and suddenly felt that she was quite cunning. Five days after recuperating, Gilbert's wound had still not completely healed, but he could walk like a normal person.Kisa returned to the set to shoot her scenes normally after five days. As she had taken five days off for no reason, there was bound to cause tongues to wag. The most apparent one was Sharon, who mocked Kisa in her face. "Some people think they are entitled to special treatment just because they are the lead actresses, but they actually lack professionalism. I can't believe that such people even have fans. How ridiculous!""You're jealous, aren't you? I'm afraid you can't have such special treatment even if you wanted to because you aren't good enough." Ariella talked back at once.Kisa was in a good mood and did not want to make a fuss over it. She smiled at Ariella and said, "Just read the scrip
Jensen's eyes were darkly profound in the dim light. He smiled and said, "If you are not in a hurry, we can sit down and talk.""Okay."The café was quiet and suitable for having a conversation. Since arriving at the café, Kisa's cell phone had been ringing non-stop, and the sound of the ringing was particularly loud in the quiet atmosphere.Jensen glanced at her with a smile. "It is Gilbert, right?"Kisa smiled and did not answer.Jensen leaned back in his chair and said casually, "It is okay. You'd better reply to him. After that, we will have a talk.""Okay." Kisa nodded, hurriedly took out her phone, and sent a few messages back to Gilbert.Knowing Gilbert, Kisa knew he would not stop calling her just because she had returned a few messages. But surprisingly, he only replied with an 'I will wait for you', and then stopped calling her again. She felt he was slowly changing. Her heart filled with joy, and she could not help but smile at the thought of this.There was a fleeti
Kisa was startled. Just as she turned around and before she knew it, hot breath sprayed on her lips, and a man domineeringly pressed his hot mouth against her lips and fervently kissed her. She looked with widened eyes at the handsome face, which was just an inch from her, then slowly raised her hands and wrapped them around his slender waist.Feeling her spontaneous reaction to engage with him, Gilbert felt less upset, and his kisses became gentler than before.After kissing for a long time, he pulled his mouth away just when she felt breathless. Kisa was so smitten that she went weak at the knees and leaned limply in his arms.He gave her a peck on the lips, but still feeling not too happy. "You are late. So consider this kiss your punishment."It took a moment before Kisa came to her senses and stood straight from his arms. "I sent you messages. You were the one who insisted on waiting.""Heh, it is my fault for waiting for you instead, isn't it?" He peevishly shot her a sidewa
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