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That was classic Wendy, always worried I'd get hurt, afraid she wouldn't be there to protect me when needed."I promise I'll take care of myself."I grabbed my coat and left with Wendy.The forecast predicted snow. The sky was gloomy, with a biting wind that cut like knives.I went to get my car from the garage and loaded Wendy's abandoned suitcase into the trunk.Just as I closed it, Luke's car appeared.Wendy waved at the vehicle.Peter stopped and lowered the window, smiling. "Good morning, Ms. Middleton, Miss Smith.”"Morning, Peter.”We replied in unison, looking toward the back seat.The rear windows were tinted, but I could make out a figure.From the height and posture, it was Luke.Peter checked his rearview mirror, but the passenger remained still."Mr. Walker's tired. I'm taking him home."He raised the window.Wendy stared at Luke's car. "He's sleeping?""Probably."Luke was usually a light sleeper - he'd wake when the car stopped.Him not greeting us likely
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Unless he planned it that way.I quickened my pace, hoping to reach the elevator and escape the persistent reporters. Unsatisfied with my answers, they blocked my path, refusing to back down. Trapped in their midst, I pulled out my phone to call building security. Security arrived quickly and escorted me to the elevator. When the doors closed, the chaos finally faded away.In the lobby, the receptionist called out softly, "Ms. Middleton, is Mr. Walker dating someone?""You'll have to ask him yourself. Let me know if you get an answer."We were friendly, so I winked playfully."My tarot cards already told me."She showed me her deck."They say Mr. Walker's in love.""Did they tell you when you're getting promoted?""As a receptionist, there's not much room for promotion." She smiled good-naturedly. "But they say I'll get a nice wedding gift when you get married!""..." She should be giving me gifts at my wedding! Her cards were wrong!"So when are you getting married?""Need t
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Was he avoiding questions about the gala?I carefully reviewed the trending news articles again. They only mentioned Luke and Emily leaving the same room. With anyone else, I might assume something inappropriate happened. But Luke was different - he had enough self-control to maintain boundaries.I sat at my desk and started working. Luke didn't come to the office that morning. He called Zac to postpone the day's schedule. Previously, he would have contacted me directly about such changes. After a moment of melancholy, I composed myself.Heading home after work, I saw Emily leaving Luke's house. She recognized my car and waved. Out of politeness, I stopped."Finished work, Ms. Middleton? I bought two cakes - one for Luke, one for you. Yours is in my car." Before I could respond, she walked to her car parked in front of Luke's house, unlocked it, and retrieved a bakery bag. "I followed a local food blogger's recommendation. They're really good.""Thanks." I placed the bag on my pas
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Luke usually just copied my choices for pet supplies. These unopened items weren't the brands I typically bought. Emily knew Luke had pets - these must be from her.I cast a complicated look toward his upstairs study before leaving with my dog. Sensing my low mood, my dog wasn't its usual playful self, occasionally rubbing against my leg. I picked it up and buried my face in its fur.Marianne had given it a bath today - it smelled faintly of jasmine, so pleasant."I'm scared," I whispered to my dog.Scared the news was true, scared he'd end up with Emily, scared my barely-opened heart would close again.My dog whimpered, nuzzling my cheek affectionately.I gently stroked its head. "At least I have you."My phone rang - not the name I'd hoped for. I answered."Baby, I've reached the hotel safely!"During work, I'd called Wendy, guessing she'd reached her destination, but she hadn't answered. Now she was calling back."Did Luke explain last night?""Yes," I lied, not wanting to w
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Stop thinking!I can't think about this anymore!With my head throbbing, I finished washing up and buried myself in my blankets like an ostrich. I wanted to fall asleep quickly, to forget all the chaotic thoughts in my mind. But no matter how hard I tried, various images kept flashing through my head, some clear, some hazy.Two hours passed, and I still wasn't the least bit sleepy. I got up and opened my bedside drawer, searching for melatonin and sleeping pills. After losing my child, I went through a period where I couldn't sleep at night. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw my lost baby and the cruel faces of Max and Annie.I tried many ways to help me sleep, but nothing worked. I eventually relied on sleeping pills to rest. Having finally broken free from them, I couldn't let myself fall back into that trap. I threw the sleeping pills back in the drawer and took a melatonin instead, then lay back down.About half an hour later, I dozed off. In my dreams, all the painful memorie
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Before I'd finished speaking, I was already out the door.I ran home in one breath and went straight to my bedroom to put away my clean clothes in the wardrobe. As I closed the cabinet door, I started to lose my composure.If he told me this morning not to exercise at his place anymore, was he planning to fire me next? I suddenly understood why he had contacted Zac and Brian yesterday without going through me. Well, I still had my dignity - I would hand in my resignation before he could fire me.With no appetite, I ran in the courtyard for half an hour, got ready, and drove to the office. It was early, and the office was quiet. I quickly wrote my resignation letter and left it on Luke's desk before he arrived.I expected HR to contact me about exit procedures soon, but the whole morning passed without a call from them or Luke. Until he accepted my resignation, I had to keep doing my job properly. I had to go through the motions, taking each day as it came and continued my duties.
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There were only a few MNCs in Johnsonville. When I first started job hunting, they had all rejected me. Working as Luke's assistant would be a significant highlight on my resume. Logically, this experience should help my job search, but I worried they would dig too deep and ask why I left JL Capital. After some thought, I decided to skip these companies and focus on small to medium-sized businesses. After reviewing company profiles, I made a list of potential targets.Having done this, the weight on my chest lifted slightly. The world would keep turning without anyone. I had already been through the mess of heartbreak once before - it had nearly destroyed me. This time, I would pull myself out as quickly as possible.To prevent my emotional turmoil from affecting my sleep, I exercised intensely. The feeling of sweating heavily made my whole body feel refreshed. After washing up, I lay in bed, my physical exhaustion helping me fall asleep quickly.The next morning, my alarm woke me
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This was my first job, and after realizing my feelings for Luke, I had thought about resigning several times. Now that I had finally left, I felt an overwhelming sense of nostalgia.When I faced hardships, Luke had helped me without hesitation. He and Wendy had given me a new life. I was filled with gratitude toward him - even if we became strangers now, I could never hate or resent him.I started my car and drove home to begin sending out resumes. Two days later, I received two interview invitations - one from an internet gaming company and another from a talent agency. Neither matched my field of study, but after careful consideration, I decided to go to the interviews.The head of the internet company was a young man around thirty, carrying himself with an air of arrogance. After getting the interview notice, I had researched the company. They had been operating for five years and had grown to their current size after two rounds of financing.The company had launched dozens of g
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We both knew how we felt about each other, but neither of us made the first move to confess.“I gave birth to him in circumstances I couldn’t control,” Molly said, her hands tightly clutching her cup, fingers unconsciously tracing its edge. “I used to think about fighting back against the people who hurt me, but reality forced me to wake up. I couldn’t afford to lose everything.”She hesitated, her gaze dropping. “There are things from back then that I just can’t bring myself to tell him.”When I arranged for Luke and Molly to spend some time alone, the two of them mostly sat in silence.“Mrs. Walker couldn’t have children for years after her marriage. Luke was just a tool to help her secure her place in the family,” Molly explained.Mr. Walker was handsome, wealthy, and from a good family. After getting married, women constantly threw themselves at him. According to the information Wendy had dug up, Landon didn’t exactly push them away.In such a situation, Mrs. Walker, Ashleigh
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Molly poured four glasses of juice and sat across from Luke.She looked like she wanted to say something but didn’t know where to start.I gave Ian a quick look.Ian took a sip of his juice and said, “Miss, the juice is sweet and sour—it’s so good!”“Drink it up, and I’ll pour you some more,” Molly offered.Luke interjected, “It’s almost time to rest. Don’t drink too much juice.”“I’m sorry, I don’t have experience taking care of kids,” Molly said, lowering her head. After a pause, she quietly repeated, “I’m sorry.”She was probably thinking of Luke as a baby.I clutched my stomach, pretending to wince. “Excuse me, Molly. My stomach hurts; I need to head back to my room.”As I stood, I grabbed Ian’s wrist.Ian caught on quickly. “Jen is a girl. She’ll get scared going back alone—I have to go with her.”Not giving Luke a chance to respond, I opened the door and said, “Mr. Walker, you stay and chat with Molly. Ian and I will be back in a bit.”In the hallway, Ian looked thoug
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Molly wasn’t the type to make things difficult for others. She didn’t give the hotel manager a hard time.After the staff left, Molly turned to thank Luke and me. “Thank you for staying with me and helping me handle this.”Luke glanced at her but didn’t say anything.The silence grew awkward, so I quickly broke it. “You don’t have to thank us. We didn’t really do much.”“Would you like to come in and sit for a while?” Molly invited us into her room.Before either of us could respond, Ian, who’d been holding back his excitement, eagerly chimed in, “Yes, yes! Let’s go!”I sighed internally.Molly finally noticed the little one in Luke’s arms. “And who’s this?”“I’m Ian Lloyd,” he introduced himself cheerfully.But the moment he got a good look at Molly’s face, he let out a small “Huh?” and then turned to look at Luke.Luke frowned slightly, and their eyes met—a silent understanding passing between them. Ian immediately shut his mouth and swallowed whatever he’d been about to sa
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Five hours later, we arrived in Sharonville.Before the trip, Luke had everything arranged. After landing, we took a car to the hotel he’d booked in advance.In the hotel lobby, we ran into Molly. She was walking with two middle-aged men in sharp suits, smiling as she chatted with them.When her eyes met Luke’s, her smile froze for a moment, then slowly softened as she stared at him without blinking.Luke didn’t acknowledge her. He walked right past, brushing by her shoulder as though she wasn’t there. From the corner of my eye, I saw her eyes redden.The two men exchanged glances but didn’t say anything. That night, however, they sent two young, handsome men to Molly’s room.Our room was on the same floor as Molly’s. After dinner out, we returned to the hotel and saw her standing at her door with the two young men.Their faces were powdered with heavy makeup, and they looked eager to please, practically glued to her.My thoughts immediately took a less innocent turn.Luke co
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Amy messaging me at this hour was probably another complaint about other agencies trying to poach her, or how stressed she was about it all.The underlying message? She wanted me to contact Mr. Lloyd to secure better resources for her—a thinly veiled threat, essentially.Since several popular artists left One Entertainment, the company’s resources had started to dwindle.Mr. Lloyd’s return wasn’t just because of his love for acting. He also wanted to support the company’s artists, giving them more opportunities to shine.Amy had already begun to stand out. If she simply focused on honing her craft and stayed patient, she’d get her share of the spotlight.When Mr. Lloyd founded the company, his goal was to grow it into a powerhouse that protected its artists. Now, he had adopted a more laid-back approach: if an artist wanted to leave, they just needed to pay the penalty fee.Amy’s tactics wouldn’t change anything.I went back to reading my book.My phone buzzed again, and I ass
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Mr. Lloyd's words carried a hint of reassurance for me.“Jen, Uncle asked me to create a travel itinerary!”Luke had been telling Ian lots of stories about Sharonville, and Ian had also looked up a ton of information online. He now knew every street in the city and how many shops were on each one.Carefully folding his sweaters, Ian placed them neatly into his suitcase, which was decorated with a cheerful Doraemon sticker.“I’m really looking forward to your travel guide, Ian!”“I’ve already finished most of it!” Ian was a serious little worker who never did things half-heartedly. If he said it was nearly done, he was probably putting on the finishing touches.I praised him warmly.“Jen, since the three of us are traveling together, we need to consider everyone’s preferences and suggestions.”“So, you want to get my input to finalize it?”“Exactly.”“Well, wherever you want to go is where I want to go. This trip, I’ll leave the planning to you.”Luke had work to handle in Shar
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For the past few days, Luke has been picking me up and dropping me off at work.Reporters often linger outside One Entertainment, and it took a lot of effort for rumors about me and Luke to die down. I didn’t want them to resurface.Luke understood my concerns, so he always parked his car a block away from the company. Once he sent me a message, I’d grab Ian and head over.That evening, Luke prepared another full table of dishes for dinner.Ever since things thawed between us, I hadn’t said much during meals, but the atmosphere was much more relaxed than before.“She’s already in Sharonville,” Luke said.“Hasn’t she been out of the country for years? Will she be safe there alone?”He was talking about Molly.The Walker family has been a prominent family in Sharonville for generations, with deep-rooted connections and influence. Mrs. Walker is a respected figure, and many people in Sharonville owe her favors. It wouldn’t be surprising if someone decided to teach Molly a lesson on
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I watched the behind-the-scenes footage, and Mr. Lloyd looked great. After stepping out of the spotlight for a few years, his demeanor has become even more composed and sophisticated, perfectly matching the calm and collected surgeon he portrays in the show.“He’s as brilliant as ever,” Beatrice said, her eyes filled with admiration. “As long as the co-stars hold their ground, this show is bound to be a hit.”“He has an exceptional eye for picking scripts,” she added, her gaze glued to the screen.I didn’t interrupt her. Instead, I got up and went to the kitchen to check on Ian’s progress.For someone so young, Ian took everything seriously. Standing on a small stool to make up for his height, he carefully worked on brewing coffee, his movements precise and methodical.“Waiter Number One, Ian Lloyd, at your service. Your oat latte will be ready soon,” he announced cheekily.I laughed at his playful tone and played along. “Waiter Number Two will now deliver orange juice to Mr. Ian
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While Beatrice chatted with Ian, I brought the gifts to the living room."You're too kind, Ms. Middleton.""Ian bought these with his pocket money."I winked at Ian.He caught on quickly, nodding.Beatrice warmly invited me to sit.Fresh fruit and two plates of nuts were on the coffee table.She placed a fruit bowl before me. "Yesterday's blueberries are fresh—crisp and sweet."The large blueberries were covered in bloom. I took one and made space for Beatrice."What would you like? Coffee or juice?""Fresh orange juice for me, and Jen likes oat milk latte," Ian said, playing with a doll, squishing its face into different shapes.Suddenly remembering our earlier conversation, he dropped the doll and ran to the kitchen. "I've learned lots from Jen. I can make juice and coffee!"Beatrice praised him: "How impressive!"She started toward the kitchen, concerned.I held her arm. "Ian's a quick learner. He does everything properly. We can trust him.""He gets along so well wit
