At that point, saying more would not have been as effective as allowing Winona to discover for herself.Penny had no choice but to nod.“Go on. You can leave work early today.”A look of delight had instantly appeared on Winona’s face.She turned and left, and Penny could see the happiness in her departing figure.Penny merely sighed.…At eight in the evening, Penny had clocked out on time.She then realized that Caleb had not contacted her at all that day.He had said he would be with her for the entire month, and given his character, it was unlikely for him to be so silent.Penny took out her phone, wondering if she had missed his call.Yet there were no missed calls from Caleb.She then dialed his number.The one who answered was not Caleb but Sebastian.“Hello, Ms. Penny.”“Mr. Quinn, where’s Mr. Fergerson?”“Mr. Fergerson will be on a business trip for the entire week. He’s expected to return next week. His flight is leaving shortly. However, he wanted me to ask y
Penny had frozen in place, while Aurelia stood in front of her, coldly smirking as she circled around her.“Look, New Year's is almost here. Who do you plan to spend it with? Your family is basically all gone, and Caleb, your ex-husband, certainly won’t offer you any warmth. If it weren’t for the Fergersons’ help back then, the Sullivan’s company would’ve gone under long ago. "From the beginning to the end, you’re like a disgusting parasite, always clinging to the Fergersons. You’re a jinx! If it weren’t for you, how could my marriage have turned out this way!”She took a deep breath and began to cry.“You disgusting woman! If even after losing a child you still can’t let go and want to be with Caleb, then you’re truly shameless! Do you believe that Caleb will let you keep another child? He’ll never be a good father!”Aurelia's voice became choked. “That child has zero emotions. I should’ve strangled him back then. Now that his father and I are getting a divorce, he’s indifferent
On the day of New Year’s Eve, Penny knew Caleb was returning, so she rushed to the mall to buy a couple of balloons and then headed back to Kensington Gardens.Throughout the week, Caleb had not contacted her, and she had been busy with her company’s recruitment.After all, it was nearly January, and soon, graduates would be entering the workforce. She had to prepare her HR department for the influx of new talent. She also needed to start planning some basic renovations for the rented accommodation since she had already paid a year’s rent.She was so busy that week that she momentarily forgot about New Year's celebrations.It was not until Sebastian called to inform her Caleb would be home that evening that she hurriedly went to the mall to buy the decorations.Just an hour after she had put them up, she heard the sound of a car engine outside.Penny sat on the sofa, looking at the table full of dishes prepared by the staff, and closed her laptop.Caleb got out of the car and sc
The next morning, while Penny was still resting, he pulled her up.“Let’s go buy New Year’s goods.”Penny had been worn out by him until the early morning and was utterly exhausted. When she was led to the car, she felt so limp that she rested on his shoulder to catch up on some sleep.Caleb shifted her to a more comfortable position. While he dealt with the documents in one hand, he used the other to support her, ensuring her head did not droop.Upon reaching the mall, he noticed the mall doors were firmly shut. Being the driver, Sebastian then realized his oversight.“Sir, it seems the mall opens at nine.”It was only seven, and the mall’s doors were still locked.Sebastian, having never been to the mall, had forgotten to remind them. It was an oversight on his part.Neither Caleb nor Penny had ever been to the mall early in the morning either, so both were unaware.Hearing Sebastian’s words, Penny raised her eyelids slightly and could not help but laugh.“Mr. Fergerson, sh
Penny stayed still, even deliberately raising her shoulder a bit, just to make him more comfortable.By nine o’clock, the mall’s doors had opened.She looked down, about to call out to him. That was when she noticed that he had already opened his eyes, as if he had an internal alarm clock.He took her hand and led her out of the car, with Sebastian silently following behind them. He was responsible for carrying things.Caleb had never shopped for New Year’s items before. At each shop, he would turn to her and ask, “Do we need this?”Penny had done her research, so she nodded. They ended up buying several large bags of goods.The previous night, when it was time for fireworks to be set off all over the city, they had been passionately engaged in bed and had missed the display. He asked, “Do you want to watch the fireworks?”Probably few women could resist fireworks.Penny nodded again.Suddenly, he draped an arm over her shoulder, his tone dropping. “It seems you know exactly w
He chuckled. He had been so good to her, giving her such a large piece of land that its appreciation now was in the tens of millions.She had not even given him a gift once, yet she had given such an expensive item to another man.Ingrate.A true ingrate.Caleb’s lips tightened coldly.For the rest of the time, Penny felt that his mood had dampened. They casually bought a few more things and then returned to Kensington Gardens.She picked up several garlands, uncertain where to hang them.Caleb also stood by, but his enthusiasm had waned. He was not really in the mood to decorate.Decorations were more fun when done together. Seeing his reaction, Penny assumed he did not like the garlands and asked the staff to put them away.Caleb frowned. Hearing her instructions, he quickly stood up.“Why put them away?”“I thought you didn’t like them.”“Who told you that?”He picked up a garland and fetched a foldable ladder.Penny, fearing he might fall, hurriedly went to steady the
Caleb kissed her after attaching the hair clip to her hair. “A New Year’s gift.” That reminded Penny she had not prepared him anything.He checked the time after getting to his feet. They had been at it for two hours. He could not believe they had been making out for two hours straight. “I’ve got to go now. I’m visiting my grandfather before heading to the Fergerson Estate. All you need to do is stay at Kensington Gardens and leave once it’s seven o’clock.” “Alright.” Her cheeks were still tinted red, and she sat on the couch, feeling like a puddle. In Caleb’s eyes, she looked exactly like a sweet piece of cake that he wished he could enjoy every day. Hence, when he saw the look on her face, he desperately wanted to put a hold on what he was supposed to do and spend more time with her instead. He wanted to exert so much force on her that she would crumble into a million tiny pieces.However, he managed to get a grip on himself and left the premises. As he walked out
The room immediately fell silent after Shawn slapped her. It was not Aurelia’s first time getting slapped. She put a hand against her cheek and sobbed as she sank to the floor. Caleb sat on the couch, an aloof look on his face as he watched their fight go from being verbal to physical. Fragments of memories suddenly flitted through his mind. They had always acted this way. Ever since he was a child, this was how they had been. He picked up his cup from the table and sipped from it as he turned. He asked a nearby staff member, “When will dinner be ready?” It was as if what was happening before his eyes did not affect him at all. When Aurelia realized just how apathetic her son was, another wave of sadness washed over her as her sobs grew louder. There were plenty of domestic staff watching them in the living room, and Shawn found what she was doing embarrassing. “You can cry outside if you want to. Don’t disrupt our celebrations.” Aurelia got to her feet and ran into t