Robert adjusted his sitting posture and looked up at Angeline.With a raised voice, he said, "Or should I simply expose your true identity and push Jessica back into the spotlight? I allowed you to return to the Lawson family because I saw your genuine love for Jessica."I thought that after I died, Jessica would still have you, her only family, to look after her. Is this how you plan to do that? By letting her drown in gossip and rumors?""Granddad, I never intended to involve Mom in this—""But you already have! Sean is your mother's brother! Your relationship will be speculated upon as long as you're with him. It will not only affect the reputation of the Lawson family but also undermine that of Jessica and me!"Robert struck the floor loudly with his cane.He wondered about the things people would say then.Robert Lawson, who abandoned his own flesh and blood, adopted two strangers, and those two ended up having a relationship.Just thinking about it made him feel an intens
So Robert could simply leave the problem to Sean and Angeline. His seemingly yielding words were meant to provoke Angeline to speak up for herself and to choose to stop Sean's revenge. It was so that Robert and the Lawson family would accept their relationship.This would be the best path for her compared to confronting the Lawson family and him.Angeline, who remained silent for a long time, looked up at Robert. Large tears hung on her eyelashes, yet her gaze was clear and determined.She said, "I don't know what grudge he holds or if I can stop him from seeking revenge. Everyone has things they must do. For me… what I must do is to protect my mother, my two children, and you."He won't and can't stop me. Naturally, if seeking revenge is something he must do in his lifetime, I won't stop him either.""Y-You…" Robert stuttered. He thought he had already shown enough concession in his words, but Angeline remained stubborn.He continued, "Do you really have to be with him? His
"Fine! It's just brilliant that you both have your own ideas and plans! Who cares about the Lawson family and an old man like me?" Robert stormed before shutting his eyes."Go with him then! I don't want to see any either of you right now…"Emotionally, he could not tolerate seeing his son and granddaughter together. He'd only be able to endure it if he lost his mind. Rationally, Sean, burdened with hatred, was even less qualified to be his grandson-in-law. After all, he might even drag Angeline into trouble with a slight misstep.When Sean decided to leave the Lawson family, Robert was destined to lose this son. He didn't want to lose his granddaughter as well, let alone bring danger to his daughter and two great-grandchildren.Robert couldn't accept this.Moreover, Angeline had a history of being lovesick. Back then, when she was with Ned, she was willing to sacrifice everything, even refusing an invitation to the prestigious Krontos University, just to be with him."Granddad
Angeline exited Robert's study and whispered to Asher, "Thank you for taking good care of Granddad.""Don't worry!" Asher replied before pursing his lips and adding, "I shouldn't be meddling in the affairs of the Lawson family as an outsider, but Ms. Angeline... I still hope that you consider the reputations of Mr. Lawson Senior and the Lawson family."Understanding his implication, she lowered her head without giving a direct answer and said, "If anything happens, regardless of the time, I'll return immediately."When Sean, who was still kneeling in the living room, saw Angeline coming downstairs with red eyes, his mind was filled with dozens of imagined outcomes. He even considered the possibility of her abandoning him for the sake of the Lawson family.He stared straight into her eyes with his hand tightening at his side. His cold and stern features displayed a terrifyingly calm distortion.She approached him and picked up the glasses from the floor before helping him up.Taki
Sean's gaze fell on her slender and graceful neck.She seemed fragile, as if her neck could break with just a little force. It was understandable that she was afraid. But since she agreed to be with him, indulging all his possessiveness and greed to the extent that it became insatiable today, making him greedy, anxious, and irritable, it would be too late for her to ask him to let go now.Angeline raised her hand to cover the back of his hand, which was pinching her chin and gently kissed his fingertips.His suppressed anger seemed to freeze as his fingers trembled, and he loosened his grip on her face."I've already told Mr. Lawson Senior that I don't want to separate from you," she finally said, her voice choked with emotion. "I won't leave you ever!"At the sound of his increasingly rapid breaths, she gently moved his hand from her chin and placed her cheek in his palm.She continued, "If revenge is something you must do, I won't stop you. Just like you won't stop me from do
A moment later, Sean's fingers touched the door handle. He hugged Angeline tightly and pushed the car door open with his foot before walking from the garage to the door connecting to the house, heading to the second floor."You… you're injured!" she blurted, not forgetting what happened at the old Lawson residence earlier when Robert's cane vigorously struck him."I'm fine!"Angeline embraced his neck and looked up to meet his gaze. Right at that moment, she understood the intense and fervent desire in his eyes, her ruby lips being kissed again.Sinking into the soft bed, she propped herself up with one hand and hooked Sean's neck with the other, pulling the man who had just taken off his suit jacket down with her.Even though he had kissed her and claimed her as his countless times, Sean still felt that it wasn't enough. He didn't think it'd be ever enough.He didn't know when he had become so insatiable.…Sean held Angeline in his arms as he watched her sleeping. He lowered
Her lips, which were ruthlessly ravaged by Sean last night, stung.Just as she opened her eyes, she was lifted and placed on the kitchen counter. Before he could kiss her again, Angeline quickly turned her head and leaned back with one hand supporting her body.She questioned, "Why do you have so much energy? Aren't you tired? My lips hurt."Sean wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer, gently kissing her lips and replying, "Last night, we didn't finish our conversation. You said... you love me."Angeline's ears turned red as she stared directly into his narrow eyes without his glasses.The glasses were like a facade for him. With them on, he was the refined and indifferent Sean, but once he took them off, his eyes revealed a crazy greed for her, stimulating her heart to beat wildly when their eyes met."Yes, I love you, so I won't stop you from doing what you want," Angeline admitted frankly, finally bringing the conversation to the topic they both didn't want to
Sean's breathing was heavy, too. He buried his head in Angeline's neck, unable to control his desire for her. He shut his eyes and held her tightly as if he could cause their bodies to merge. His embrace was so tight that it made her feel like she had a cobra wrapped around her."Sean…" she said. His embrace was starting to hurt.Sean didn't think it was enough. He felt it was far from satisfying his needs.The veins in Sean's hands protruded as he held Angeline tightly. He wanted her so badly. He felt like he could call her his only when he was buried in her. It seemed his possessiveness over her had grown again.Angeline wrapped her arms around his neck and said softly, "It hurts…"Sean immediately loosened his hold on her. He kept his eyes shut as he tried to suppress his almost twisted emotions."Do you find it hard to have faith in me because of my past relationship with Ned? Does it make you feel insecure?" she asked.At Angeline's words, Sean pursed his lips and tighten