Rowan thought for a while, unsure of what to say. Tonight's David was acting strangely, and she wasn't used to sitting and chatting with him like this.Reluctantly, she took a few more bites of rice, but she couldn't eat it properly. She chewed slowly before finally swallowing.David had finished eating already, but he didn't seem in a rush to leave. He sat across from her, his gaze fixed on her, making her uncomfortable while she ate.Unable to bear it any longer, she put down her spoon and asked him, "Did you come back today for something?"It should have been a simple question to answer, just telling the truth would be enough. But David remained silent for a long time.Eventually, he said, "I came back to get something.""What is it? Do you want me to help you look for it?" Rowan asked, standing up and offering her assistance. But David declined."No need, I can do it myself. You don't know where my things are," he replied.Rowan's hand, which was holding the chair, froze. It was t
Rowan looked behind James with anticipation, hoping to catch a glimpse of his beloved dog, Bingo. James was the one who had admired her beauty on her wedding day, and since then, they had occasionally run into each other in the neighborhood. But lately, she hadn't seen either of them, making James' presence here quite surprising. "Where is Bingo? Why didn't you bring him?" she asked with a smile, recalling the cute canine friend she had grown fond of. James chuckled, seeming delighted by her concern. "I was at work, so I couldn't bring him along." As she observed his glasses and white coat, she inquired with uncertainty, "Do you work here? Are you a doctor?" James adjusted his glasses, nodding, and raising his eyebrows playfully, "Yes, you could say that." Curious about her situation, he asked, "And what brings you here?" Rowan sighed, showing him her resume, "I'm searching for a job, but it seems this one didn't work out either." Concerned about her previous job, James frowned
After hanging up the phone, Rowan's heart was still pounding fast. She didn't expect things to change so suddenly. The worries she had a few hours ago vanished quickly.Now that her work problem was solved, she felt hopeful about other aspects of her life falling into place.Life always moves forward and improves little by little.With these thoughts, she smiled, feeling relieved. When David walked in, he saw this happy scene.Rowan was leaning against the wall near the entrance, looking at her phone, and her smile was brighter than the stars.He couldn't help but soften a little and asked gently, "What's making you so happy?"Rowan was surprised by the voice and quickly tried to hide her smile, saying, "Oh, you're back." Her voice remained soft and gentle, and she couldn't help but still have a slight smile.David glanced at her and responded with a soft "hmm," as if he was in a good mood. He closed the door and started taking off his shoes.At that moment, Rowan remembered that she
David returned to the apartment close to midnight after leaving the mansion. He drove around for over an hour before finally coming home when he had nowhere else to go.Upon entering the apartment, he noticed that the room was already well-lit, so he didn't need to turn on any lights at the entrance.From the living room, a beautiful woman approached him, walking somewhat hesitantly but with eagerness in her steps. It was Flora."David, you're finally back! You must have worked hard for so long," she said affectionately as she took his coat and hung it on the hanger.David's voice was low as he replied with a slight frown, "Um, why aren't you sleeping yet?"Flora, holding his arm closely, playfully responded, "I couldn't sleep because you hadn't come back."David advised her, "Next time, don't wait for me so insistently. You're carrying a baby, so you should rest early."While Flora felt briefly uneasy by his cold and clear tone, she soon understood it was his usual character, and she
Rowan's phone displayed a string of unfamiliar numbers, making her wonder who it could be. Rolland, looking at the map with her, also noticed the unsaved number on the screen.Curious, Rolland asked, "Who is this?"Shrugging her shoulders, Rowan admitted she didn't know and boldly guessed, "It can't be a harassing phone call, right? These days, hardly anyone calls seriously, except for salespeople. Oh, should I not answer it?"Ignoring Rolland's advice, Rowan swiped her finger and pressed the answer button, raising the volume to hear better."Hi, hello, may I ask who you are?" she greeted.The other person responded kindly, "It's me."Even through the phone, Rowan could imagine the smile on the person's lips.Her face lit up, and she smiled, "James, it's you!"James affirmed with a soft "um" and inquired, "Are you busy now? Did I disturb you?""No, no, I'm on the road with my friends. Nothing to disturb," Rowan assured.Then, a clear and crisp sound of a dog barking came through the p
Rolland is a straightforward person who openly shows his likes and dislikes. He expressed his hope that Rowan and James would develop and get to know each other, and he sincerely shared his thoughts.Upon arriving at the meeting place, he quietly gave Rowan a thumbs up, showing approval.Rolland had a positive first impression of James. James drove them around nearby neighborhoods, discussing the distances to and from work. James also pointed out suitable communities and even took them to a real estate agent.During the journey, Rolland asked James about his family, income, siblings, and whether he had a girlfriend. Some questions made Rowan feel uncomfortable, as it seemed more like a blind date than a helpful gesture.Luckily, James had a good temperament. He politely answered Rolland's questions, gracefully changed the subject when needed, and maintained a friendly demeanor throughout the day.While Rolland's lively personality and kindness made for a harmonious interaction, Rowan'
After being away for almost two weeks, Rowan returned to her community, where the artificial lake still shimmered peacefully, surrounded by lush green trees. The increasing heat drew more people to the lake in the evenings, seeking shade and relaxation.Carrying numerous bags of different sizes, Rowan sat on a wooden bench in the Huxin Pavilion, standing out from the casually dressed crowd passing by. Curious glances from her neighbors made her feel uneasy, as she always felt nervous when others stared at her, fearing she might have done something wrong.The attention from others made her stomach churn uncomfortably. She tried to soothe it by rubbing her abdomen gently, worried that she might feel nauseous. The discomfort in her stomach added to her unease, and she anxiously waited for it to pass.At that moment, James arrived at the scene, a bit late, with Bingo in tow. The dog seemed to remember Rowan and excitedly barked, wagging its tail, eager to run towards her.James, being per
It wasn't because Rowan was afraid of Flora that her heart beat faster, It's just that she and James's posture at this time is a little ambiguous, and it's just a subconscious reaction.The hand that was holding James's arm to stop him from going forward suddenly let go as if he had been burned.The whole person took two steps back, widening the distance between them. "Wow woof!"When Bingo came to a strange environment, she was a little uneasy at first, and a stranger suddenly appeared in the room, so frightened, she immediately clamped her tail and screamed wildly.James squatted down and put his arms around Bingo's neck, and kept smoothing his fur to soothe his emotions. "Don't be afraid, it's fine." Bingo gradually calmed down.But still staring at Flora closely, a low growl came out of her throat, as if warning her not to act rashly.Flora was taken aback by the sudden appearance of the dog at first, eelieved, he raised his eyebrows and began to look at the two people who ente