Bella frowned tightly, what did he mean? Could he help her? Help her for no reason at all? She might not have ambitions, but she wasn't stupid. The messages he implied both directly and indirectly, along with his previous actions, made her unable to help but think in that direction. Unwritten rules? How could he have the nerve to blatantly make such a request? Did he think she was that kind of person? Or did he think she simply couldn't and wouldn't refuse? Devon didn't say anything more, casually ending the conversation and telling her not to overthink it and rest well. Bella felt nauseous, sitting alone afterward, replaying the sequence of events in her mind. Where did it all start? When he inexplicably called her to the office that day, saying some ambiguous things, did he start setting traps for her from that moment? Unwritten rules like this happening to her, if she mentioned it to Fiona, Fiona would definitely laugh at her for being delusional. How could a married woman like h
The next day, Bonnie and Flora were startled by Bella's swollen eyes. How did she end up like this overnight? Bella didn't need a mirror to know her eyes must look terrible. Faced with their concern, she could only attribute it to drinking too much water and not sleeping well the night before. In a rush in the morning, she quickly applied cold compress and headed out again. As expected, her haggard appearance prompted everyone to inquire about what happened. Devon was skeptical of her explanation and joked, "I thought you cried all night. We worked hard yesterday, let's finish early today." Everyone agreed, even starting to plan the evening's activities. Bella forced a smile, eating her breakfast like wax, hoping this disastrous trip would end soon. Suddenly, Devon pushed something towards her. She looked at him puzzled. Wasn't this the phone he offered her yesterday? She had declined. Devon calmly said, "There's no time to buy a new phone now. Use this one for now, and return it t
Women always have more going on than men, just like now, where Devon and the others chatted away, but there were still hardly any women coming down. Since there was no rush, everyone displayed unusual patience. Oliver was discussing the post-processing effects of today's photos,when suddenly, a person silently took a seat on the left single sofa. Oliver stopped talking, looking at the newcomer with confusion. Although the sofa was public, the fact that they were all sitting together indicated they knew each other. So, even if there was an empty sofa, most people wouldn't sit there. However, looking around the entire lobby, this was the only place to rest, so perhaps this person was just tired? After the newcomer sat down, he immediately attracted attention, but he didn't seem uncomfortable at all. He sat leisurely, surveying the huge decorative painting in the lobby. Devon and the others exchanged glances; this person was quite interesting. Oliver couldn't help but keep glancing at
There's no doubt that Calvin is assertive, yet at the same time, he's also restrained. However, when facing Bella, apart from their intimate encounters, he has never been forceful with her. Even during their divorce, he patiently handed over the initiative to her, but now it seems like they won't be divorcing anymore; he can't seem to find a reason to. Life suddenly became interesting, or perhaps Bella suddenly reverted to the blushing Bella he once knew. Ultimately, he still enjoys the almost worshipful look in her eyes. Bella was kissed until she was breathless, and she pushed back slightly, leaning against his lips, her breath unstable. "Calvin, it's really nice that you're here." Her short sentences were interrupted by his pecking, and the stubble that had just emerged made her feel itchy and numb, laughing as she tried to dodge. "It's prickly, stop it." Her pleading didn't stop his affectionate gestures, Calvin deliberately using the stubble to gently brush against her cheek, l
As Bella had anticipated, the barbecue dinner was a bit challenging. Her colleagues tried hard to find lively topics to create an atmosphere, but Calvin always remained detached from the group, only occasionally responding with a word or two. For example, someone told a joke, and everyone at the table burst into laughter, except for him, who remained unaffected. Bella couldn't bear watching this; even if he didn't find it funny, couldn't he at least relax his expression a bit? Under Bella's gaze, he finally nodded and said it was quite interesting, but this only made the atmosphere even more awkward. Except for Devon, everyone else felt as if the boss was eavesdropping on their casual conversation. Calvin's demeanor at the barbecue stall was more like listening to a subordinate's report than enjoying barbecue. Fortunately, his attention was all on Bella, which made people feel that he was just an ordinary man who cared for his wife. But in the eyes of the women present, such care fo
"No! Who would touch their chin to seduce someone?" Bella answered decisively. This man was truly split; serious and composed in public but mischievous behind closed doors. He wasn't like this before. She suddenly drifted off, when did he start to change like this? She wasn't sure, but honestly, she liked this version of him.In the past, he would still prioritize her matters, but that sense of being the top priority always felt like a duty. She was a task he had to prioritize, unrelated to love. Perhaps, since she asked him to say "I love you," they truly began to love each other? It's hard to say, but now they were filled with happiness.Her waist tightened, and he pulled her into his arms. Calvin chuckled, "Touching your chin doesn't count, then you can touch other places."Bella's face turned red, Pushing his chest to leave. As she pushed against his chest to leave, she noticed that he was a bit more talkative now, but his words made her feel shy to respond. What other places was
The next day, when Bella appeared with Calvin, everyone smiled with a hint of ambiguity. Look, as soon as the husband appeared, he immediately revived, quite different from his lackluster self yesterday. At this moment, standing with Calvin, Bella looked gentle and harmonious, while Calvin remained composed, though his habit of taking care of people unintentionally showed. Of course, this care was limited to Bella. Bella seemed much more relaxed today, her smile brighter than the past two days. Devon, feeling sour, observed her simple attire—just a T-shirt and shorts, the sporty kind. For the sake of convenience, she had been dressing casually these past two days, nothing particularly eye-catching. However, today, despite the same attire, she somehow exuded a different vibe, appearing surprisingly adorable! At the same time, he found it somewhat intrusive, because she and Calvin looked like a couple in matching outfits. Calvin wasn't someone who paid much attention to his attire, bu
In the evening, Bella was surprised to see Jex when she met Calvin. She knew Jex would be coming today, but she didn't expect him to come with Calvin. He was still well-dressed, with sunglasses covering half of his face, and a high-spirited smile, indicating he was in a good mood. This was Bella's second time seeing Jex, and her impression of him was good. Jex didn't treat her like a stranger either. After exchanging pleasantries, he complained to her about Calvin not being considerate enough, leaving his work behind to come and protect his wife, making him run around.Throughout the journey, it was Jex doing all the talking. Whether or not anyone responded, he kept talking non-stop. After chatting for a while, he finally changed the subject, "When in Thailand, one must eat seafood. I know a good restaurant; let's go there for dinner."Dinner? Calvin glanced at the sky outside the car window; the sun hadn't set yet. Wasn't it a bit early? Jex didn't mind, saying, "Three meals a day; I