Olivia got up from the couch and looked at Holly from afar. She tried to squeeze out a smile but to no avail.Holly went over to her and hugged her silently. After a while, she said, "Grandma, you have leg pain. Remember to eat your calcium supplements every day. You have to get more sunlight in the winter. "Don't stay under the air conditioner or overeat watermelon in the summer. Your stomach's weak. You shouldn't eat too many cold foods."Olivia suddenly understood everything after hearing what Holly said. Tears began streaming down her face.She wrapped her arms around Holly tightly. "Holly, oh, Holly, please stay. Please stay here, okay?"Holly was saddened. She sobbed and said, "Grandma, I… I've made up my mind."Olivia started to cry inconsolably. She hugged Holly even tighter. "Holly, our family has let you down. We've let you down. I don't want you to leave!"Holly felt as if she had been stabbed in the chest. "Thanks for everything you've done for me in the past thre
Holly felt a pang in her heart. It was like someone had punched her in the chest. It was a horrible feeling. She had the urge to tell him, "Let's not get a divorce. I've changed my mind."But when she thought about what Arthur said, she felt insignificant. He told her that she was chosen to be Bryce's wife because Samantha was abroad at the time, and she happened to look like her. Bryce's wife could've been anyone else who looked like Samantha, not just her. Even if it were another woman who had spent three years with him, he would miss that woman, too.Like someone who had a pet. If that pet went missing, the owner would feel sad. But they would forget about the pet after a while. Even if they remember the pet, it would just be a fleeting thought.Holly tried her best to hold back her tears. She touched his chin gently and said with a smile, "It's getting late. You should head back."Bryce held her hand. "I'll walk you to your building."Holly didn't turn him down. Th
Holly suddenly raised her hand and slapped Samantha.In the two years she spent taking care of Bryce, she did a lot of physical labor, so she became quite strong over time. Samantha's strength was incomparable to hers. Her face became swollen immediately. The impact caused her to take a few steps back, and she had to hold on to a tree to regain her balance. She held her face with her hand and started to cry. Her eyes suddenly gleamed as she was crying. She yelled toward Holly's direction, "Bryce, she hit me!"Holly turned around and saw Bryce, the tall and handsome man that he was, walk toward them. He was carrying a large takeout box from a restaurant in his left hand. Holly started to feel anxious. He might not have seen Samantha hitting her, but he definitely saw her hitting Samantha. She was afraid that he would yell at her. What she feared most was seeing him defend Samantha. That would humiliate and sadden her. But she didn't say anything. She stood there quietly and
While Holly did slap Samantha the day before, she only slapped one side of her face. It wasn't so swollen, either.Clearly, someone else hit her after their meeting. Holly called Nina. She asked, "Nina, how's Samantha's face?"Nina burst out in laughter. She laughed for quite a while before she said, "She went to a bar to drink last night. She drank until midnight. Then, she was stopped midway when she was heading home."The people got out of their car, knocked her out, and gave her a beating. She had a bodyguard with her, but he was knocked out, too. It's really too funny. I can't help but laugh."After another round of laughter, Holly asked, "Was the police called?""Yes. The police went to check the cameras, but the ones on that street weren't working. They can't find the culprits."Holly sighed in relief. She didn't care who attacked Samantha. The enemy of her enemy was her friend.She paused for a moment before asking, "Did you visit her?"He actually wanted to ask if Br
Holly had only taken a look at the painting. The men were captured before she could restore it.She was confused. "It's been so long. Why hasn't this painting been restored yet?"Annie sighed. "There are procedures for stolen art. It had to be repossessed by the national treasury before the museum could have it. "After it's been sent to the hospital, some experts have to examine it and do some research on it. Then, professional restorers have to come up with a proposal."This entire procedure took a few months. We're inviting you to restore this painting with some other restorers because you were the one who uncovered it. Naturally, it's also what Hayden wants."Holly understood that Hayden was looking out for her. The work done privately by a civilian wouldn't be as formal as work done by government officials. This restoration would put more prestige on her name, even if she didn't really need it. …When she arrived at the restoration room of the Cultural Relic Preservation
Bryce and Holly got to the parking lot and got into the car. Holly wore her seatbelt before asking curiously, "Why did you go to the museum?"Bryce started the car and said casually, "I went overseas on a business trip. I also bought some cultural relics at an auction. I came to donate said relics to the museum."Holly sat up straight. "I thank you on behalf of the country and the people."Bryce glanced at her expressionlessly. "We've only been apart for a few days, and you're starting to talk to me so formally? "Don't think too highly of me. I'm donating the relics because it's good publicity. Also, there are tax benefits."Holly paused for a moment as she stared at his face. She smiled. "You're acting more like an upright businessman."He smiled. "Are you saying I'm very money-minded?"Holly smiled. "I would never.""Where do you want to eat?""Anywhere is fine."Bryce drove her to a building by the river. The name of the place was written on an ancient plaque—The Pala
Samantha scoffed. "So what if you can keep your composure? Everything is futile because you don't have a powerful father. I'm born into privilege, and that makes me better than you. I won against you since birth!"Holly could only chuckle in exasperation."I used to envy you, but now I see how pitiful you are. Apart from having an influential father, you're worthless."Those words gravely insulted Samantha, who considered herself better than everyone.Samantha, who was already boiling with rage, suddenly blew her top. She then lifted her foot to kick Holly's leg.Holly quickly dodged backward when she heard a rush of footsteps. In the blink of an eye, she was pulled into the embrace of a tall figure.Samantha, whose kick missed Holly, was left dumbfounded as she stared at the man who appeared out of nowhere.Holly caught the familiar refreshing and warm tobacco-laced scent of a man. Looking up, she saw that it was Bryce.Quietly sighing in relief, she clutched her pounding ches
"Samantha!" Abraham shouted, then coldly glanced at Holly before hurrying after Samantha.The yard became tranquil again.Holly reached out and silently embraced Bryce. Her heart was in turmoil, and it felt like something was stuck in her throat.As she buried her face in his chest, she couldn't hold back her tears any longer.At this moment, all she felt was reluctance to leave or divorce him.She held onto his waist tightly, feeling powerless despite the strength of her embrace.Bryce lifted her delicate chin when he felt the moisture on his shirt."Are you crying?" he asked.Holly didn't respond. With her eyes red, she pressed her face against Bryce's face again."Don't cry. Your eyes will get all swollen if you keep crying," Bryce coaxed softly, his voice patient.Holly's throat tightened. "Why do you treat me so well?"Bryce raised an eyebrow slightly, a teasing smile playing on his lips."Just because of this one sentence? How are you so easily satisfied, Holls?"Hol