"Nessa, I've prepared some porridge for you with lots of herbs it will help you recover quickly. Eat while it's hot." Khloe had a sweet smile on her face. She grew up as the Lawson's family princess, the education she received was on a completely different level when compared with Vanessa's. Khloe had both extravagance of a wealthy family and the ability to work. This gave her a gentle front but she was shrewd and manipulative. After all she had written Vanessa's previous life story.
Vanessa glanced at the food Khloe made and put her arms around her mother's arm, whining, "Mom, I want to eat the food you made, not this porridge" Although khloe's eyes flickered, she maintained her smile as if she didn't care about Vanessa's comment on her porridge. The two actually born on the same day; Khloe was born in the morning whereas Vanessa was late at night. Maureen turned to look at Khloe, who smiles back at her and said "If Nessa craves the food you make mom, you can cook for her, so she eats." When she saw the eldest daughter wasn't upset, she tapped Vanessa's head and said indulgently," Look at you! When Khloe drops everything she was doing to cook for you, yet you don't appreciate it." With a pout on her lips Vanessa said "But I love your cooking mom, I want to eat something made by you with extra love." " Alright, alright, I will go and cook something for you" since her daughter loves her cooking, she will make meals for her to eat no questions asked. Leaving her girls in the room, she left immediately to prepare a healthy meal for her daughter. On the other hand, Vanessa completely ignored khloe's presence in her room as she admired the decor. Her mother had specially arranged this room when she decided to stay with her biological parents. She never thought of having conflicts with the daughter of her adoptive parents but Khloe was a case. Aside from not wanting to see or associate with her biological parents, she kills her adoptive parents all for their properties and wealth. Not wanting to be in the same space with Khloe, Nessa decided to head downstairs. "Nessa," Khloe called out when she noticed Vanessa was heading down stairs. However, Nessa didn't stop or slow down. Instead she said lightly "I'm going down for some snacks, I'm hungry." Khloe kept quiet and watched her walk out of the room and down the stairs. When she turned back she stared at the porridge and side dishes she brought up for seconds as her eyes darkened and lips tightened. In the past, Vanessa loved porridge because of how she lived. Now, she didn't want to eat porridge... Khloe found Vanessa's behavior odd but didn't comment on it cause not only did Vanessa reject the porridge but she also acted like a spoilt child in front of her mother! After calming down, Khloe took the tray of food down. At the end of the staircase, she heard Vanessa's voice talking to her mother sweetly with a hint of kittenish which made her mother laugh constantly. When she entered the kitchen she saw Vanessa feeding Maureen some biscuits. Maureen never liked sweets, however, now that Vanessa was feeding her, Maureen was happily eating them as if it was the best food in the world. "Nessa, mom doesn't like desserts." Then Khloe added " You've been back for more than a year now, how could you still not know mom's likes and dislikes?" Vanessa looked bewildered, blinking her eyes at her mother she asked pitifully " mom, do you really not like desserts? " She remembered from her previous life that her mother, Maureen loves desserts. She stopped consuming it as she was watching her weight to maintain a good figure. Infact she was delighted whenever she ate desserts. "I love desserts Nessa, please feed me more." Maureen said endearingly. Khloe's face soured as she watched the display of love between the mother and daughter dou, not giving up she continued in a thoughtful yet pitiful voice "But you never had desserts even when I made them" " Oh dear, that was when I was watching my weight. I'm old now, I don't need to be on such a tight diet anymore so it doesn't matter if I gain some weight" Maureen answered as she saw khloe's pitiful expression. Nessa smiled and fed her mother another chocolate chip cookie. Maureen ate the cookie in enjoyment and said "it's wonderful, I really love this" Nessa gushed as she saw her mother's satisfied look "mom, I'll make you some desserts once I'm fully recovered" She always enjoyed baking all sorts of cakes and pastry in her past life, but she had never made any for her mother. Such an unfilial child she was. She had wronged her parents, she had wronged her baby and she wronged herself. Her baby, she probably won't get to be a mother in this lifetime as the man she wants to marry is bound to a wheelchair and rumor has it that he can't perform as a man would in bed. When Maureen heard what Nessa said she smile in delight "I've been waiting for you to make some desserts for me" Khloe watched the Mother and daughter interaction; although she had a smile on her face, jealousy filled her eyes. Then she glanced at Nessa who had a smile on her face and said in distress " Nessa, you should be more careful in the future. You're not only hurting yourself but all of us, especially mother. You don't know how scared mom was to find you at the bottom of the stairs unconscious. Try to take better care of yourself, alright? " Nessa stared at her blankly for a few seconds, with a firm tone she said " I won't allow it to happen again! I'm not stupid to make the same mistake twice" When their eyes met, Khloe felt that Nessa had changed. She must be delusional, she was still the same person. She stared at Nessa's brown curly hair that she acquired from their father, it looked so well kept and added a sense of charm to the already elegant Nessa. "We would be relieved if you could be more careful and aware of your surroundings." " I will surely take care of myself from now on and won't make those silly mistakes I made in my past. " Nessa replied with a glint in her eyes. As Maureen watched the interaction between the girls, she was delighted beyond words. Her biggest fear after they reunited with their lost child was if her adopted daughter could coexist peacefully with her biological daughter. Fortunately it was all in her head as Khloe was a great elder sister to Nessa. It's good that both children are able to live together. Khloe could feel that Nessa's words had another meaning but she couldn't decipher what exactly she meant. What does a country side girl know anyway? Nothing. She sneered as she watched Maureen preparing a meal for Nessa. "It's good to be more mindful" Khloe said with a nod like a wise elder sister looking out for her little sis. Nessa rolled her eyes before turning around and leaving the kitchen. Being the only one who saw Nessa rolling her eyes, Khloe was speechless as this had never happened. "You should go out first Khloe, I'm making food for Nessa and wouldn't want to be distracted." When Khloe heard what Maureen said, she was displeased but didn't say anything and quietly exited the kitchen. As soon as she left the kitchen she saw Nessa holding a pair of giant scissors while standing in front of a few pots of flowers that looked battered as they were pruned harshly and without care. "What have you done!" Khloe let out a pained cry. Those pots of flowers were imported by Francis for her and she had spent a lot of time and effort growing them, she placed them in the house for her parents to admire her handiwork. Yet Nessa pruned them harshly as if they weren't dying fast on their own. "I pruned them, now they'll definitely grow better" Nessa replied with a smile as if proud of her "work of art" She watched the damaged flowers *how relieving* she thought, she couldn't pour out her frustrations on Khloe but she can do that on her plants and feel refreshed. "Vanessa!"Khloe walked up to her delicate flowers and felt like they were taking their last breath. The more she looked at it the madder she became. She really wanted to wipe off that smug smile of Nessa's face or just chop of her head with the scissors. "What's the matter" Maureen rushed to the girls when she heard khloe's cries. Almost instantly, Nessa's eyes turned teary. "Mom, I saw these plants getting a bit wild so I helped prune them. I'm sure they will grow better is trimmed but Khloe is blaming me for it." " Do you know how much effort I put into growing these pots of flowers? They just started to bloom but look what you did! " Khloe was fuming. " Mom, I-I was just trying to help. I didn't know I was going to ruin it" Nessa looked aggrieved and pitiful. Maureen couldn't stand the sight and hurriedly consoled her daughter" it's alright, not everyone is green thumbed you know. The plants are still alive so they'll grow right back looking healthy and beautiful, so don't fret
When the Quinns brought a proposal to their doorstep, he was in a dilemma. Though he wanted to be in-laws with the Quinns, he has to consider his daughter's happiness. He was worried she would be unhappy in the union as she 'loves' someone else. Hence, he listened to khloe's advice and placed the decision in Vanessa's hands. However, he didn't think his daughter would cause a massive mess for him by not only rejecting the proposal with no ounce of respect but also calling the heir of the Quinns empire degrading names and still having the guts to go see him after that, doesn't she fear death? Just the thought of Leonardo's face sent chill down his spine and he urge his daughters to go quickly. "Alright, I'll go with Nessa to the Quinns estate." Despite feeling reluctant, Khloe had to agree to it because of her father's urging. Hearing the noises in the living room, Maureen came out of the kitchen again and happened to see both girls leaving the house . "Where are the kids going?" Sh
Keeping his silence, he didn't even say a thing, nor did he glance at the girls, he completely ignored their presence while the bodyguard stood there quietly awaiting his orders. From the corner of her eyes, Vanessa caught Khloe who stood next to her trembling slightly in her legs and she kept both hands at her sides without moving a muscle. Even though she knew that Khloe was afraid of Leonardo, she didn't think that she was this terrified. Did she do something she shouldn't have? Now she's afraid of him because she's guilty? With that thought in mind, she tilted hee head as she observed the man, who look extraordinarily handsome and distinguish like no mortal despite being on a wheelchair. Then she thought cheekily, Khloe must have tried to get into his bed but he kicked her off! Imagining the scene in her mind, Vanessa felt it was too funny and couldn't suppress her amusement, sniggering in secret. Leonardo who have been watching Nessa through his lashes couldn't help bu
Vanessa couldn't help but flinch at the rough treatment when she witness khloe's quick exit at his word. This man is completely emotionless, not even a shard of emotion from him all through that scene. She recalled what she had done to him and suddenly felt that he had shown her mercy. At least, he didn't order someone to drag her out like an animal after she bit him like one. "Why tucking your neck? Are you scared? Hmm?" The edges of those thin pink lips turned upward into a sarcastic smirk. "Well... Urh... Leonardo, I realize that my earlier actions hurt your pride, which was terribly wrong of me. So, I quickly came over to apologize without even taking a bath or changing out of my clothe. So, please be a generous man and forgive me this once." " Forgive you once? Are you planning to do it again? " Leonardo's changed his tone, his voice sounding fierce as he glared daggers at her. "Oh no, Not again. I mean never! How could I repeat my foolish mistake of being disrespectful i
"Young master, the cutleries are here." Leonardo gestured to the body guard to set the new set of cutleries in front of Vanessa."Since you're here to apologize, have a meal with me, " he said, placing food onto her plate, all the while saying how nutritious it was and the benefits of that food as though he was a certified nutritionist.Vanessa who had long time ago forgotten about the extra spiciness added to the food, gladly picked up the cutleries placed before her. She popped the food covered in chili oil into her mouth, and the spiciness spread out in her mouth, so spicy that her eyes teared up and she wanted to spit it out. But when she saw Leonardo watching her emotionlessly, she didn't dare to do so and forced herself to swallow it.After swallowing that, she hurriedly took a glass of water and downed it to quench the heat in her mouth. "Leonardo, I can't eat spicy food. You didn't even remind me of the extra chili added into the food." He gave her the evil eye, which sent sh
Today's cloudy, neither too sunny nor too hot. Vanessa had informed her mother that on this day she would go shopping to pick a few evening gowns, after all she had to look her best when wooing the young master of the Quinns. Knock knock. Someone knocked on her door softly while she was getting her hair done in preparation to go out "Nessa dear, it's mummy. May I come in?" The past few days while Vanessa was recuperating at home, she managed to establish a beautiful mother and daughter relationship, one that looks like they have never been apart. She refuses to lose her mother's love. Not in this lifetime. "The doors not locked, come in mum." Maureen happily pushed the door open and entered, pacing towards her beautiful daughter. She said "Dearie, it's quite cloudy today. I asked Khloe to arrange for her secretary to accompany on your shopping spree today. You can visit L'amore boutique and get beautiful dresses. Also, get a dress to attend the party this Saturday." Her
Not knowing how to deal with being called disgusting without lashing out, Francis immediately changed the subject. He looked at the store behind her and asked "Vanessa, this is a men's boutique. Are you shopping for your dad?" " I don't think my shopping is related to you in any way. But be rest assured, I'm definitely not shopping for you. " Vanessa's retort made him speechless as this is his favourite brand for clothing, and she was constantly shopping for him at this brand because he loves the clothes. Everytime she was here, she would shop for him and send them to him as gifts, but right now, she said that she wasn't shopping for him. Which means she wouldn't get him anything! He was used to being treated like a treasure by Vanessa, going along with his every whims and wish, and thinking of ways to buy him the things he liked without even needing to mention it. Suddenly, her attitude changed and he doesn't even know what caused it, she turned stone cold towards him. Now she'
Although they are not married and he can't claim her for himself, there wasn't even a foundation of trust or love between them. But she promised to court him and get married to him, so how can she act so intimately with another man. Not to mention, it's Francis, her supposed lover. She was even buying clothes for another man, while dating him! His face darkened so much that you could see literal thunderstorms in his eyes. "Welcome Master Leonardo" Anyone in the store who recognized him greeted him politely even those who didn't recognize him on time still greeted him with utmost respect. Only Vanessa and Francis were the last ones to see him. "Hello, Master Leonardo." It was beyond Francis imagination that he would run into Leonardo here of all places. Although he was paralyzed waist down, he was still the god of the business circle in New Haven. A stomp from him could create earthquake that could last days in the industry. Just like everyone else, Francis was respectful and