"Hey, did you sleep well last night?" A gentle voice of the man came from the other end of the line, with a hint of laziness.My heart was pounding. "Well, you, you just got up?""No, I had something to do in the hospital last night so I went out. Now I'm downstairs. I want to ask if you have had breakfast." Oogway said.A coincidence?Oogway was not home last night.I suddenly felt relieved and said with ease, "I haven't eaten yet, but I'm not hungry.""It's not good for your stomach if you don't have breakfast. Let me go upstairs and make breakfast for you. Remember to come over later."After Oogway finished speaking, he hung up.I quickly combed my hair and washed my face again.Seeing the toothbrush used by Dave on the vanity unit, I hesitated for a moment and then threw it into the trash can then I went to Oogway's apartment.As soon as I entered, the smell of porridge made me a little hungry."It smells so good." I couldn't help saying.Oogway was cooking in the kitchen. I walke
In their eyes, I was not their child, but Lita was.Helen looked at me and said in a kind voice, "Yes, Lita is my favorite but over the past few years, we have been trying hard to accept you and treat you kindly. Affection can't be cultivated overnight...""So you tried to kill me for not getting the apartment?" I looked at Helen, without any pity in my eyes, and continued, "To tell you the truth, looking at Lita, that good for nothing, I do regret living in the Defiant Family!"Helen had been saying nice things to me but just as I spoke ill of Lita, her face changed immediately and she couldn't hide her anger. "What are you talking about? How could Lita be a good for nothing? She...""What?" I interrupted her. "How many times did I do homework for her? I even took the design exam for her. She then found someone on the Internet to take up her graduate project. It took her a lot of effort to get the Mitaka Family to set up a studio for her. In the end, she plagiarized a deceased design
I got in the car with Oogway.Sitting in the car and looking at the fine weather outside, I remembered what Helen had said. I was taken away by someone from my mother's family, so my mother didn't abandon me.So, does she miss me too?Does she also want to see me?Thinking of this, I looked at Oogway. "Can we find out where I was born and everything about my mother?"After all, I was about to leave the City."Okay. Let's do this." Oogway didn't mean to refuse my request in the slightest. He patted my hand and said gently, "Don't worry. I will definitely help you.""Than..."When I was about to express my gratitude, Oogway pressed his right index finger against my lips.He shook his head. "We'll soon become husband and wife. You don't have to say that to me."Husband and wife.Hearing these words, I felt uneasy and nodded slightly.Oogway made a phone call and soon found out the information about the hospital where I was born. It was in a very remote civil hospital in the suburbs of
Kim's face was full of surprise. "Oh, I can't believe you didn't tell me about such a big thing! Do you still take me as a friend?""It's alright. Oogway has been taking care of me. I am fine."In the past weeks, Oogway had been taking care of me. It could be said that he did it in every possible way.Besides, the Hospital belonged to him. After he instructed the nurses, even if he was not there, the nurses would come three times an hour for fear that something would happen to me.Hearing what I said, Kim curled her lips and said, "Is Oogway so nice? Why do I always feel that he's just a smiling tiger? The smile is just his mask.""How could that be?"When I said this, I felt a little unsure.In fact, I also felt that I had never really understood Oogway, and he had never really bared his soul to me.What I saw was just the side that he wanted me to see but he really treated me well.Kim continued to eat and said nothing.After the meal, she offered to wash the dishes. When I was pac
The next day, I returned back to Town.Bryan and Kelvin came to pick me up at the airport.When Bryan saw me, he ran up to me and put his arms around my neck, saying, "Mom, i thought you don't want me anymore.""No, something happened to Mom." I said, and I couldn't help kissing my son's chubby little face.When I returned to the studio, Bryan was joined at the hip to me and followed me wherever I go.He seemed to worry that I would leave again.Usually, he would sleep at nine o'clock, but he just wouldn't go to bed that night.I read three storybooks to him, but he hadn't slept. His eyes closed several times but when I put down the book, he immediately opened his eyes and said, "Mom, I'm not asleep!""Do you still want to go to kindergarten tomorrow?" I tapped his little head. "Why are you so energetic today?"Holding my arm, Bryan looked at me with blinking eyes and did not speak for a long time."What's wrong?" I asked.He pouted with his face looking grieved."I am afraid that if
In the next few days, I discussed a lot of things with Kelvin.At last, I decided to bring Bryan to the City.Kelvin would introduce resources to me and help me find suitable employees to form a new team.He would assist me in setting up a new studio in the City.A week after making this decision, I and Bryan set off for the City.When we arrived, Oogway had prepared everything for us, including the kindergarten chosen for Bryan.The next day, I took Bryan to the kindergarten to get him enrolled.When I received his enrollment registration, I couldn't help being stunned.A lot of information needed to be filled in, and it was very detailed. Moreover, not only did I have to fill in Bryan's information, I also had to fill in his parents' information."Do I have to complete these?" I raised my head and asked the teacher at the kindergarten.The teacher nodded and said, "Yes, everything must be filled in."I hesitated for a moment. Although I was very reluctant, I told the teacher, "He is
"Such an expensive house..."I looked at Oogway in disbelief.He reached out his hands and held my hand. His thin lips drew a handsome curve as he said, "I have bought the house and paid the money. It's impossible for you to take back your word.""… I don't intend to take back my word." I hesitated for a moment and said, "Such an expensive house, why don't I pay some for it, or I'll pay for the furniture and the car?"I didn't know why I felt guilty about Oogway spending money to buy the house.Hearing this, he shook his head helplessly and reached out his hand to touch the tip of my nose. "No, it's natural for men to make money to support their families."At this time, the sales lady had already taken back the card, made a gesture of 'please' and said, "Please come with us to sign the contract."Oogway nodded, took my hand and then placed the card that he had just used to buy the apartment in the palm of my hand."This is..."I didn't understand.He looked at me and said very seriou
We left the complex and went to the furniture market. We chose most of the furniture except that for Bryan's room. I hoped he would choose them himself.By the time everything was done, it was nearly time for Bryan's school to be over.Oogway and I went to pick him up together.We parked in a parking lot near the gate of the kindergarten and looked around.The cars around were all luxury ones.Oogway drove a Lincoln SUV. Although it cost just over one million, it was not the slightest conspicuous among those cars. Instead, it was very low key.Most of the people who picked up the children were nannies and mothers.Some of the rich ladies had gathered around to chat, but when one of them saw Oogway, she quickly came over. "Isn't this Oogway? You're here to...""I'm here to pick up my kid with my wife." Oogway replied.As soon as he finished answering, not only the lady in front of him but also those behind her looked full of envy.She said, "Oh, you're married? Why haven't I heard of
My heart pounded against my ribs as I took a shaky breath, trying to steady my emotions. But as I turned to face the guests, my family, my friends, and most of all, the man standing just a few steps away, my voice trembled with overwhelming emotion."This isn’t just Kim’s wedding," I finally said, my voice thick with unshed tears. "It’s mine too."Gasps filled the air, followed by a stunned silence. Then, all at once, the crowd erupted into excitement.I heard my mother’s joyful sob, saw Kelvin blinking in surprise before his face broke into a smile. Kim squeezed my hand, winking, and Desmond chuckled beside her. But my eyes weren’t on them.They were on Dave.He stood motionless for a moment, his eyes locked on mine. Then, with the help of his crutches, he began to walk toward me, determination in every step.When he finally reached my side, he lifted a hand to my face, his thumb brushing against my cheek.“You’re crying,” he murmured, his voice thick with emotion.I laughed shakily,
Dave surely wouldn't say no to Desmond.Seeing that Dave had personally agreed, Desmond couldn't be more joyful.Hearing Desmond's words, Dave lowered his eyes slightly. Falling silent for a moment, he didn't promise Desmond immediately.I knew what he was hesitant about.In his current situation, it was difficult for him to stand on stage. He might need a crutch.As I was about to refuse on behalf of him, Dave spoke first, "Okay, no problem.""Then I'm leaving. I won't bother you two anymore!"Hearing that Dave had agreed, Desmond left.After Desmond left, I said with some concern, "Desmond is one of us. If you are in a difficult position, tell him directly.""I know." Dave looked up at the rehabilitation equipment on the side and said, "But we agreed on this a long time ago. I can't let him down."It made sense. Desmond had always been by Dave's side.They two should have agreed on this early.Dinner was a quiet affair, but in the best way possible. The kind where words weren’t alw
Dave and I lived in the town for a while.When we lived together, Dave would make love to me against my will with the excuse that it would be conducive to the recovery of his legs.Frequently, we didn't go to bed until the middle of the night. I was so exhausted that I didn't even know when he had gone to rehabilitation in the morning.One and a half months later, Dave's legs had recovered to a great extent. He could walk for a short distance without a crutch.On the last day of the rehabilitation training, the doctor told us in the rehabilitation room that Dave could return to the City, saying that he could finish the rest of the rehabilitation training at home.Hearing this, Dave bought flight tickets on the same day.We went back and packed up our things before setting off.The next night, Dave and I landed at the airport.After going back home, Dave and I didn't get Bryan back to our side for the time being. Dave had been quite busy because of his work.He worked overtime after m
Teresa walked gracefully and looked at us, asking, "What happened?"She looked as if she was watching a good show. From this, I knew that she surely had been eavesdropping inside for a while and that she surely had known what had happened by this time.Having been in contact with Teresa for a long time, these people were naturally close to her.Hearing her question, everyone told her what had happened.Teresa looked at me with an unconcealable smile on her face, saying to me, "People in this town are clean and simple. How can you act the same way as you did in the City? You are a discredit here.""He gave me the key." I defended myself.Teresa surely wasn't convinced as well, saying, "Even if you are lying, you have to make up convincing lies. Everyone knows that you and I are both kept outside here. He probably doesn't even know that you are here. How would he give you the key?"As Teresa spoke, she had a smug look in her eyes.Sure enough, after she finished her words, the ones arou
Picking up my cutlery and taking a bit of rice, I said, "I'm leaving tonight. I'll come see you every night in the future.""Why?"Hearing this, Dave was a little puzzled.I chuckled, "I won't tell you! Anyway, don't let others know that I've been here."I didn't tell him why. However, Dave was so smart. Seeing my expression, he immediately said, "You want to keep her in the dark, right?"I nodded.Since Teresa had put in so much effort to put on a show, I naturally wouldn't let her act in vain.He nodded.However, when I left, I didn't climb over the wall again. Dave found someone and gave me a key to the back door locked all year round.I left through the backdoor.The next morning, I went to the hospital as usual.Teresa wore a blue and white dress with knee length today.Sitting on the opposite side of the road, she stared at the hospital door in a daze.When I went over, Teresa looked up at me and said with a hint of disdain, "I thought you were gone.""No, I didn't."There was a
A long time seemed to have passed since we made love. However, Dave was quite familiar with my body. Hooking my arms around his neck, I looked at him and said, "I want you."I rarely said so.At this moment, I knew that by seeing what I did and hearing my words, Dave could be infinitely confident.Raising his head, Dave hadunconcealable excitement in his eyes.Reaching out and pushing aside the strands of hair on my cheeks, he said, "You have me.""You have me."After he said so, the ambiguous and warm atmosphere permeated the room.By the time I opened my eyes again, day...Someone outside knocked on the door. A nurse seemed to be calling Dave to do the rehabilitation training.I looked at Dave sleeping soundly beside me with my face slightly blushed. Last night, we had been making love for a long time. Dave seemed to have inexhaustible strength. One or two hours had passed only since we went to bed.Dave, like me, heard what the nurse had said outside. Without opening his eyes, he
After I entered the room, it was dark inside with the curtains drawn. I couldn't see anything.Wondering where Dave was, I was sure that he surely had fallen asleep.I reached out to fudge around, trying to figure out the situation inside the room.All of a sudden, I ended up touching a soft and sturdy body.I was shocked.Then, I heard Dave say, "Leave quickly. Or I'll call a bodyguard."His voice was cold and emotionless.I couldn't help but shudder.I suspected that the bodyguard had betrayed me.As I was about to say something, I heard him say, "You surely know the situation of Michaelson Group well. With a phone call from me, Michaelson Group will close down tomorrow. At that time, you may not even afford to return to the City."It turned out that he mistook me as Teresa.Sensing that he was standing, I wondered whether Dave's legs had been healed."You... ""It's me."As Dave was about to speak again, I reached out and hugged him directly.While hugging him, I touched something
Kim picked up the call and spoke in surprise over the phone, "You are making an international call.""I have something to tell you." Looking at the desktop wallpaper on my computer screen, I thought for a moment before saying, "Yesterday, I learned that Teresa and Dave might have a son and that he should be about the same age as Bryan.""What?"I could strongly sense Kim's surprise over the phone so I moved the cell phone a little further away from me.Kim continued, "That's impossible. What the hell is this? Didn't he ever tell you about this?"Holding the cell phone, I shook my head, "No, I knew it yesterday. And now I'm in a mess.""Well, regarding this..." Kim said over the phone, "In my opinion, you should ask Dave about this by yourself. After all, Teresa is good at disguising herself. You don't even know whether she is telling the truth or not. Nobody knows that she, who is a high ranking socialite in the City before, is a shrew in private, right? You'd better confirm with Dave
I looked left and right.The wall guarding the hospital was made up of ordinary brick. It was only more than two meters high. In fact, the wall couldn't be of any deterring effect at all.After thinking for a moment, I said to the bodyguard, "Since you won't let me in, I'll go. Please don't tell Dave that I've come here, okay?"The bodyguard didn't know that I probably would make other moves.If he knew, I wouldn't have any chances at all.Looking at me, he hesitated for a moment and nodded.Fearing that he promised me nominally, I put my palms together devoutly and pleaded, "Please don't tell him.""Well, I won't."The bodyguard promised once again.Only after that was I rest assured.Seeing that I came out, Teresa stood at the door and looked sarcastic, "I originally thought you would be greatly respected. It turned out that you were kept outside as well."Looking at Teresa, I wasn't angry, asking, "Miss Teresa, you are a socialite in the City. I remember when we first met, you talk