"Rowan, you're being too wary," her mother said. "But since you mentioned that David is a good man, I think you should try to resolve your differences instead of rushing into a divorce."Rowan was taken aback as the topic turned back to her marriage with David. She had asked Jason for his desires, not for her mother to intervene in her past relationship.Taking a moment to collect her thoughts, Rowan realized she needed to be honest with her mother, even if it meant disappointing her. She didn't want her mother to keep holding onto the idea of her being related to David."Mom," she raised her head and looked her mother in the eyes, "I'm sorry if I didn't explain things earlier, but David and I have already divorced. We've signed the divorce agreement, and the legal procedures are almost completed. No matter how much you try to persuade me, it's not going to change that. Also, David being a good man is not the main concern here." She just wished her mother could understand and let her
Rowan was taken aback by the unexpected question, especially coming from her mother. Her mind briefly wandered to the grand mansion, but she quickly pushed that thought away. That mansion was a constant source of longing for both David and Flora. Despite David's promises to give it to her, Rowan knew she couldn't just sell it for money."I don't have any money," she replied firmly. "I could have had money, but I couldn't accept alimony from David. It was my fault they got divorced, after all."Jason's face darkened again. To avoid getting caught up in this issue, Rowan asked before her mother could intervene again."Jason, how much do you owe? I can cover the deposit. I would borrow from my friends, but I have no more options.""As for your business, I don't think investing more money in it is a good idea. Mom had invested a lot before the divorce, and Dad had helped you several times. It's clear that managing a business isn't your forte. You should find a job and work hard instead. B
The room fell into an uneasy silence as David gazed at Rowan expressionlessly. Her heart raced, unsure of how he would respond to her request. With a deep breath, she felt compelled to explain herself further."I know it's not the best time to ask for such a huge favor, and I apologize for putting you in this position. But something urgent has come up with my family, and I desperately need the money. I promise I'll find a way to pay you back as soon as possible."David leaned back on the sofa, crossing his long legs and folding his arms around his chest. His eyes remained fixed on Rowan as he repeated in a calm tone, "Two million?""Yes," Rowan replied with a nod, feeling a mix of hope and anxiety."What do you need it for?" David inquired, seemingly wanting more clarity before making a decision."It's a personal matter," Rowan hesitated, feeling embarrassed by the vague explanation. "I can't go into all the details, but it's essential for my family's well-being. I understand if you d
Rowan left David's company building and went straight to her mother's house. She gave her mother a check and expressed her concern, "Mom, please tell Jason not to borrow money from loan sharks anymore. I won't be able to help him repay it next time. He needs to live a healthy life, regardless of the size of his business."Her mother's eyes lit up when she saw the check, and she happily counted the zeros on it multiple times. She was too excited to think about Rowan's words. She felt grateful that Rowan saved Jason, but she also felt sorry for her daughter. Nevertheless, she had promised her late sister to take care of her son.Rowan noticed her mother's focus on the money and reminded her again, "Mom, make sure to tell Jason not to take any more risks in the future. Even if you beg me, I won't help him."Her mother replied casually, "Alright, I got it."Relieved, Rowan looked around the room but couldn't find Jason or the maid. She found it strange and asked, "Where is Jason, and wher
The sun had set, and the room gradually dimmed outside Rowan's window. Sitting on the sofa, she stared blankly at her phone, lost in thought.The call had ended, but she couldn't shake off the impact of the conversation. It was evident who had ill intentions and malice towards her, someone who didn't want her to find a job. She knew without a doubt it was Flora, but she couldn't understand why Flora would target her even after she had divorced David.David had promised not to interfere in her life anymore, so why was he allowing all of this to happen?There were a few companies she had applied to that hadn't responded yet, but she had little hope left. She sighed and hesitated, contemplating whether to talk to Flora about the situation.Not having Flora's phone number, she tried to dial David's number several times but couldn't bring herself to press the call button.Rowan wondered what to talk about if she asked him out. She contemplated how to approach the conversation.Feeling unea
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