Then again, they had slept together.Was that not enough proof of her feelings for him?What else was she supposed to do to make him believe her?Once again, she fell into a somber mood.The only thing left to do was to transform her grief into energy and force herself to regain some appetite.When she started wolfing down the food, she accidentally choked.“Ahck! Achk!”She coughed frantically.Tyler sprang into action and gently patted her back to help her relieve some pressure.Then, he poured a bowl of soup for her and had her drink it.Kelsey took the bowl from him and drank it in big gulps.The thick slurry of the soup slid down the edges of her mouth and trickled down her collar.After she finished the soup, her coughing fit subsided.When she set aside the bowl and looked up from the table, she met Tyler’s gaze which had a burning intensity within them.She was confused and proceeded to follow the direction of his gaze to find out what he was looking at.It was o
Kelsey shook her head profusely. “I’m not angry…”Tyler's expression turned dark. “If you're not angry, why would you resist?”Kelsey bit her lower lip and tried to defend her stance. “I’m not resisting, I just don’t want to do it in the office…”“You don’t want to do it in the office?” Tyler suddenly cocked a look at her. “In that case, let's change places!”Without waiting for Kelsey to respond, he carried her into his arms and brought her into the lounge, where he proceeded to toss her on the bed.He stared at her hungrily like a wolf. “How about now?”“…” Kelsey grimaced faintly.Technically, they were still in the office!They had merely moved to the lounge.“Tyler, can we go home first?” she asked shyly with a stiff pout.Tyler had already crawled on the big bed and was drawing closer.“You were the one who had been seducing me, are you trying to run away from me again?” He fixed a pointed look at her before accusing her.Kelsey barely had time to form an answer befor
If only Kelsey knew how ecstatic Tyler was to hear that she wanted to marry him.However, he suddenly joined the dots after allowing himself a moment to think things through.How could she want to marry him?The only explanation was that she was doing it for someone else’s sake!“It has nothing to do with them!” Kelsey shook her head adamantly and reached forward to press her hand against his chest.“I am the one who wants it! I want to marry you!”She fixed a stout look on him and declared resolutely.Tyler was astounded.Kelsey's tender and fair hands placed against his chest only made him more excited.His breathing turned rapid.“You better not regret it!”A strange look surfaced in his eyes as he cried out.Kelsey responded more determined than ever, “I won’t!”She could live without any more regret if she got to marry a man who was truly devoted to her.Tyler stared at her intently for a few more seconds, then suddenly…Rip!The sound of fabric tearing apart at th
Tyler's expression darkened in an instant upon hearing this.A dark, hazy look coiled into his pupils.Just as he expected, she was beginning to regret her proposal.Judging by his expression, Kelsey wagered that she must have upset him again.She tried to remedy the situation. “I just didn’t want to burden you!” Tyler’s frown deepened upon hearing this.“Kelsey, do you even have a heart at all?”Something gleamed in his eyes as he jabbed a finger at her heart and cried out with a mocking expression.After that, he stomped angrily toward the bathroom.Kelsey stared at his departing figure and felt at a loss.She had already taken back what she said to avoid forcing him into marrying her.Why did it seem like it had only made him more upset?Perhaps the very thing he wanted was for her to pressure him into having to take responsibility for her.Meanwhile, in the bathroom.Tyler turned on the shower head and made a point to turn it to the coldest setting.A burst of cold
After the fabric was drenched in water, it had become nearly transparent.It clung tightly to the curves of her body and outlined her voluptuous figure. Everything that there was to be seen was fully exposed.The shirt barely covered her thighs. Furthermore, she was not wearing anything underneath.Tyler gulped the moment he beheld the sight.It was as if someone had set a fire in him.He was burning.So much for the cold shower he took just now.He wanted nothing more than to devour her right here and now.“You said you were trying to comfort me? How are you going to do that?”He leaned over and pressed his forehead against hers. His voice had dropped to a raspy drawl.Kelsey blinked blankly and sounded rather confused. “How?”Tyler suddenly pinned her against the wall with his hands braced against the sides of her waist. He locked a fervent look into her eyes and growled in the form of an order, “Kiss me!”Kelsey did a double take, then she wrapped her arms around his nec
The next day.Kelsey woke up feeling sore all over.She felt as if all the bones in her body had been taken apart and scrapped back together.Then, she stared blankly at the exquisite chandelier hung on the ceiling. She turned to the side and observed the large French windows that curved at an angle around the room.After a moment, she finally realized she was in Tyler's bedroom.She ruffled her messy hair.She was very confused.The last thing she remembered was making love with Tyler in the lounge in his office last night...How did she find herself back in the bedroom of his place upon waking up?Did he bring her back here after she fell asleep at some point?She tried to jog her memory and this was the only explanation that made sense.Meanwhile, Tyler was nowhere to be seen.However, she heard the sound of running water coming from the bathroom.Tyler must be taking a shower.This time, she no longer had the courage to intrude on him in the shower like she did last n
Kelsey grimaced. “A few days?”Was he implying that he was going to continue having his way with her after a few days?Tyler made a look at her and suddenly proposed dotingly, “You can rest as many days as you want.”Kelsey was relieved by that.Then, Tyler’s phone rang again.Kelsey glanced at the phone and stated grumpily, “Your phone is ringing again.”When was Zara going to stop calling?However, Tyler barely paid attention to the phone. He continued to stare intently at Kelsey.Kelsey felt her hair standing on end when she felt his gaze on her.“Why aren’t you picking up?”Tyler could care less about who was calling.The only thing on his mind now was Kelsey.“I will take responsibility for you.”He declared solemnly while reaching forward to gently cup her cheeks in his palms.Kelsey grew wide-eyed upon hearing this.For a moment, she suspected that she was dreaming.Did Tyler just vow to her that he would take responsibility for her?Was it because they had slep
Kelsey turned beet red.She shook her head hurriedly. “No, it’s nothing.”Tyler cast a meaningful look at her and did not bother to put the bathrobe back on.Instead, he went to the dresser and picked out a black tailored shirt.He took his time buttoning up the shirt, his delicate fingers smoothing down the fabric as he went.“Go and wash up. Meet me downstairs for breakfast when you’re done,” he beckoned softly.Kelsey blurted out, “I don't want to eat.”She was too drained to eat at all, the only thing she wanted to do was to sleep.Upon hearing this, Tyler drew toward her and towered over her again."Don't you want to get breakfast and then go to the church to finalize our engagement together?”He spoke with a sharp look gleaming in his eyes. There was a mark of dejection in his expression as he said that.He must have misunderstood Kelsey and assumed she was using her lack of appetite as an excuse.She was simply making up something on the spot to avoid having to get e
Seeing how much thought Tyler put into her birthday, Susan felt confident that Kelsey was in good hands. Kelsey was lucky to marry a man like Tyler. The family was blessed to have Tyler. “All that matters is that you’re happy.” Tyler tended to Susan’s needs with respect. “I haven’t been this happy in a long time.” Susan nodded with a delightful smile. Kelsey could tell that Susan was a lot happier today. Susan had been feeling hurt since Charlie sent her to live in a nursing home. She felt like Charlie prioritized his side piece over his mother. It had been a while since Susan smiled again.The smile on Susan’s face was infectious. Kelsey’s face beamed. Tyler smiled along too. The lounge was filled with laughter and joy. After lunch, Tyler drove Kelsey and Susan to the nursing home. Susan, being elderly, fell asleep in the car. Tyler carried Susan back to her room in the nursing home. Kelsey could see how much Tyler cared about Susan. Tyler had to leave d
“Please… Save my baby…” With Steve walking away, Megan pinned her hope on the restaurant staff. The restaurant manager and staff had witnessed Megan insulting Tyler and Kelsey. They would not risk upsetting Tyler by helping her. The restaurant staff looked the other way and went back to their own business. Megan held her belly as resentment consumed her. Tyler’s support was the only thing helping Kelsey to take Megan down. Otherwise, Megan would still be living her life. First, Charlie threw her out. Even Steve left her. Steven beat her up, causing her to lose her baby. Megan blamed everything on Kelsey. She would make Kelsey pay. Megan vowed to get her revenge. Losing her willpower to the pain, Megan lost consciousness. It was a kind female patron who called the emergency line for Megan. …Kelsey helped Susan into the lounge on the top floor. The place was definitely remarkable. The interior was lavishly appointed, with each piece of furniture carefully
Steve mounted Megan and punched her face left and right. Megan would hurl abuse at him at first, but her tirade quickly turned into pleading. Steve smacked Megan over two dozen times, only stopping when Megan lay limp on the floor. He turned to Tyler, his grimacing face replaced with ingratiation. “I have taught the bitch a lesson, Mr. Lang.” Stoic-faced, Tyler did not spare a glance at Steve. Steve was irrelevant to Tyler. Tyler took strides to Kelsey and grabbed her hands. He murmured in her ear, “Do you feel better now?” Kelsey looked back at Megan’s swollen face and curled her lips. “She’s not worth my time anyway.” The constant struggles with Charlie and Megan over the years had hardened Kelsey emotionally.Megan’s verbal abuse was like water off a duck’s back. Besides, Charlie had kicked Megan out of the house. Megan’s words were nothing more than a desperate cry now. Steve was no better than Charlie, and Megan had it coming. Despite his age, Steve went
Megan widened her eyes in disbelief at Steve. “D-Did you just hit me?” The last thing Megan expected was Steve to attack her. She thought she had compromised enough by dating a man so much older.Steve had been spoiling her rotten lately, giving her everything she wanted. Megan had gotten a big head. She thought she had Steve in the bag. Yet, to her dismay, Steve assaulted her. “Bitch!” Steve made a face of disgust. “Why did you slander Ms. Young?” In Steve’s opinion, Megan was more trouble than she was worth. Steve had gone to great lengths to curry favor with Tyler. Megan had gone and insulted Tyler’s woman right in his face. To make matters worse, Steve was caught up in the mess too. Steve regretted spoiling Megan, and she had gone in over her head. Megan’s eyes welled up. “Steve…” Her lips quivered as she looked at Steve with a hurt expression. Paying her no mind, Steve was occupied with ideas to please Tyler. “She’s just an escort to me, Mr. La
Steve felt embarrassed. He had been wanting to make Tyler’s acquaintance, but a chance to meet him was hard to come by. Now that he ran into Tyler, Steve was determined to make the most out of it. “Let me be a host to you today, Mr. Lang—” Megan cut Steve off. “Mr. Lang, you might not know this, but Kelsey’s father is facing bankruptcy. He’s deep in debt too. Kelsey and her father are just going to be your burden. Don’t let Kelsey’s seemingly innocence fool you. They are just going to leech off you. My daughter, Josephine, is a nice and sensible girl. She’s a better companion than Kelsey. I’ll be delighted to introduce you to her.” Kelsey was impressed with Megan. Even now, Megan had not given up on pushing Josephine into Tyler’s arms. In Kelsey’s past life, Megan went to lengths to matchmake Josephine and Tyler. Nevertheless, Tyler never took an interest in Josephine. Megan was just as delusional as ever. However, Kelsey had no idea that Charlie owed a lot of mon
“She’s just a bitch.” Megan hissed through clenched teeth, her jealousy showing. She had a hunch. The sudden change in the manager’s attitude toward Kelsey was likely due to Tyler. Megan wished she had Kelsey’s luck to meet a good-looking and rich man. Steve did not believe Megan. If Kelsey was just an ordinary woman, the manager would not take her up to the exclusive top floor. That was a height Steve could never reach despite a lifetime of hard work. However, Kelsey had no plans to accept the manager’s invitation to dine on the top floor. Since Charlie would not be attending or taking Susan out of the nursing home, Kelsey had no reason to dine alone on the top floor. Kelsey was better off getting back to her new office and ordering a takeout. Her discussion with Rosette about the costume design for Adrienne’s new film would continue this afternoon.However, the manager stopped her from leaving and apologized to her frantically. “Please see it in your heart not to
It was upsetting enough for Kelsey since Charlie managed to deceive her once more. However, Megan had to gloat. “What did I tell you? I told you Charlie can’t afford this place. He can’t even show his face because he’s expected to pay the bill.” “Oh, quit it!” Kelsey glared at Megan. To think Kelsey would give her an attitude. Megan had Steve on her side now. She was no longer the other woman who lived off Charlie’s good graces. Surely, Megan earned the right to mock Charlie. “You’re the manager. Has St. Gills lost its exclusivity? It’s a disgrace that you let just about anyone in,” Megan said sarcastically. Kelsey retaliated. “Oh, aren’t you a picture of poise, Megan? With your sugar daddy, you can’t even make it past security.” “You!” Megan looked daggers at Kelsey. Livid, Megan commanded the manager, “Throw the bitch out now before I’ll make sure your establishment ceases to operate.” The manager narrowed his eyes on Kelsey and Megan. Judging by Kelsey’s mod
“Kelsey, what are you doing here?” Megan asked harshly.With Megan and Steve approaching, the manager drew close and welcomed them. It then dawned on Kelsey that Megan and Steve were the VIPs who took the private lounge from Charlie. The manager explained the situation, and Megan sneered. “Charlie is going broke. I doubt he can afford to dine at St. Gill’s. With his mounting debts, he’s embarrassing himself when the time comes to pay the bill.” Kelsey narrowed her eyes. Charlie must be using Susan’s birthday as a pretext to ask for more money from Tyler since the family business was going bust. However, Tyler had given Charlie a large sum of money. It was puzzling how Charlie managed to burn through it. Kelsey snapped back with a smirk. “Even so, Charlie is paying with his own money, unlike some people who can’t live a day without a sugar daddy.” Color drained from Megan’s face. Kelsey was basically calling her a gold digger. Megan would not be in this position in th
Kelsey and Rosette discussed the specifics of auditioning for Adrienne’s new film’s costume design role.As the time neared noon, Kelsey glanced at her phone. Tyler had not replied to her text message. It was nearly time for Susan’s birthday celebration at St. Gill’s. Kelsey decided to go ahead to St. Gill’s. While on the way, she gave Charlie a call to inform that Tyler would not be available for the celebration. Charlie’s voice reflected his disappointment. “What’s this? Why can’t Tyler make it?” Kelsey bit the bullet and explained, “I haven’t been able to reach him.” “I thought Tyler adored you. Why couldn’t you get in touch with him? Did you upset him?” Charlie grilled her. Kelsey refuted, “Things have been going well for us, thanks for asking. He has an emergency today.” Her bond with Tyler could not be stronger. Heck, they nearly went all the way this morning. The nerve of her father to put her down. Charlie was furious. “I knew I couldn’t count on you.” He