While I was stunned, Terry had forced his way into my home."What are you doing?" I coldly shot him a look.He ignored my nasty attitude and sat down on the couch. "I'm visiting you."I scoffed disdainfully.A guest? At most, Terry was an unwelcome guest.However, my entire body was radiating with pain, so I couldn't be bothered with him. I went into my small bedroom.I grabbed some medicinal cream and rubbed it on my bruises before laying down on the bed and covering myself with the blanket.I felt so woozy that I immediately fell asleep.After all, if Terry really wanted to avenge Michele, I could never avoid it. If he did not want that, then he would be gone after a while.I slept soundly.When I opened my eyes again, it was already dark outside.My stomach was loudly growling. I had awoken from hunger.I bitterly smirked. After my son died, I was all alone. I did not care about my health.If I could avoid eating, I would not eat. If I became too starved to continue on,
"It's nothing." I continued to eat with a blank look on my face.After I had my fill, I pushed my empty bowl away and looked at Terry with an arched brow. "Just what do you want, Terry? Is this fun? Whether you want to kill me or dismember me, be quick!"Terry bitterly smiled. "Adrianna, can you not act like a hedgehog?"I remained silent.However, the look in my eyes made my feelings clear. They were cold and glinted with a mocking and scornful light as I scrutinized him.There was a helpless look on his face as he got up and grabbed the empty bowls. "Get some rest. I'll wash up."My brows were twisted in a deep frown as I stared at his back.Doubt filled my mind. Just what was Terry up to? Did he hit his head?Just then, his phone buzzed from where he had left it on the table.When the phone lit up, I glanced at the display and saw the caller ID to be "Michele".A call from Michele? I smirked in derision once more.I grabbed the phone and lazily answered it. "What do you w
Terry's cool lips gently brushed my forehead. It was a brief, restrained gesture, like a passing breeze, and then he pulled away."Adrianna, don't push me away. I'll prove to you through my actions that I'm serious." His deep, soothing voice carried warmth as he locked eyes with me.My heart began to race. An unfamiliar emotion swept through me, impossible to ignore. I had been alone for so long, drifting like a leaf in the wind. No one, aside from my son, had ever made me feel pure, untainted affection.It made me want more, but I didn't dare to accept it."Terry, if you're determined to go mad, do it without me. I don't have time for your games." I shook his hand off harshly and turned, fleeing as fast as I could."Get some rest!" His low, rich voice followed me, even as I slammed the bedroom door shut behind me with a loud thud.…Downstairs, Scott leaned casually against his luxury car, eyes fixed on the window of my fifth-floor apartment. He pulled out a cigarette and placed
With a sigh, Terry looked at me apologetically. "I'm sorry, Adrianna. Let me apologize on Michele's behalf."I examined him with conflicting emotions warring in me. Finally, I gently shook my head. "Everyone is accountable for their own actions. This has nothing to do with you. Terry, you should leave. Go home and sort out your family matters.""Okay. I'll resolve this. I'll never let Michele hurt you again." Terry nodded. "Adrianna, I'll be back later."With everyone gone, silence fell once more in the tiny rental unit. I turned around and let myself flop onto the couch. My mind was a chaotic mess. Just then, someone knocked on the door. I froze. Did I not tell Terry to go home? Why was he back? "Why are you..."I was in the middle of opening the door when something flashed across my vision. Before I could even finish my question, a black figure had darted into my house. I was caught off guard. A pair of large palms grabbed my waist as my lips were sealed. My breathi
Scott stared deep into my eyes. "I'll divorce Michele. Adrianna, marry me. Be my wife."I felt an urge to cry, and my eyes turned red.Strictly speaking, Scott was my first man. When I used him, he gave me warmth and someone to rely on.My heart was not made of stone. How could I not be moved? I had indeed fallen in love with him.I wrapped my arms around him. Tears shimmered in the corners of my eyes as my mouth twitched.I wanted to tell him yes. However, Scott suddenly said, "There is still one more obstacle between us, though, Adrianna. It's Terry."For the sake of his sister, he'll never let us be together. Moreover, don't you also want revenge? Once we topple the Finnen Family, we can finally be together."He shoved a USB flash drive in my hand."He wants you to be with him, right? Good. Go to him and copy all of the company secrets stored within his personal computer."I froze. As I stared at the face I knew well, my mind was blank.Just a moment ago, he claimed he wou
The man who pinned me down six years ago was Terry.My son was his.Michele was also his sister.Michele caused my son's death and even stole his heart.Goodness! I was going to explode.Not even the most melodramatic romance novels would dare to come up with a plot like that.I could not accept it. It really was too much for me.However, something felt strange about the entire affair. There was an eerie and unsettling quality that I could not pinpoint.With fists clenched tight, I forced myself to calm down. "How did you know that I was the one?""The manager of Club Kyo told me. He has a photo of you walking out of my room."A photo of when I left?Something clicked in my mind. I hurriedly asked, "Which room were you in back then?"301."301?"Oh." I heaved a sigh of relief when I heard he had been in room 301.Back when I was working part-time at Club Kyo, I was instructed to deliver something to room 301 by my manager. Something had happened inside, as it was extreme
Silence fell. It was a very long silence. I could faintly hear heavy breathing coming from outside through the crack of my door. While I could not see Terry's face, I could sense the pain and conflicted emotions he was being barraged by. Michele was his sister! How could he go after her? "I'm sorry, Adrianna. I... I can't do that." Terry's voice was hoarse and dripping with agony. "Still, I won't give up on you."In the end, it's my family who wronged you. I'll use my whole life to make it up to you, to give you a good life."As he did not want to push me too far, he left for now. I felt a heavy burden on my shoulders. At the same time, I came to a decision. I pulled out my phone and called Scott. "Hey, babe, have you thought it over?""Yes." I nodded. "I've made up my mind.""Really? Babe, once this is over, I'll marry you..."I instantly interrupted his happy rambling and emphasized, "I won't do it. I won't get together with Terry."Silence fell on the other e
Michele stopped talking. Her face was swollen, as blood began to drip from the corner of her mouth. She was utterly stunned. At the same time, she backed down and became more subdued. My reaction was the opposite of hers. I was unusually silent and seemingly calm. The bald man could not resist glancing at me. Then, he pulled out his phone and put it on speaker as he called Terry. "Terry, I have Adrianna and Michele.""Let them go! How much do you want? I'll pay." Terry's voice rang over the phone. "Do you think I need money?" The bald man scoffed. Moments later, he spat out through gritted teeth, "You killed my family, so I'll give you a taste of the same agony."Let's play a game. You can only choose one woman out of these two. The one you choose will be released while the abandoned one..." The bald man excitedly glanced at the metal cage. "She'll be fed to the dogs!""Terry! Terry, pick me! Pick me! I'm your sister!" Michele immediately started shouting in panic. Ter