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
They drove for a solid two hours before arriving at the military base. There was a heavy police presence in the area, with sentry posts placed every five paces from each other. Shawn lowered the window and only gained access after they got a good look at his face. Caleb wanted to leave right after Shawn got out of the car, but Shawn spoke to him. “Come have a drink with me in my office.” He had no choice but to get out as well.They walked through the building and arrived at Shawn’s office. He had a family picture on his desk. Even Aurelia was in the picture. The four of them looked like a picture-perfect family. Caleb did not recall taking that picture, and he picked up the frame to take a better look at it. Shawn felt a jolt of excitement run through him when he saw Caleb showing interest in the picture. He immediately brought out a photo album. “These here are all pictures of you when you were still a child, and these are pictures from when you were enlisted in th
She checked the time after taking her seat. It was 20 minutes past seven. Caleb would be arriving in approximately ten minutes. The restaurant was warmly lit, and her thoughts began drifting as she turned and gazed out the window. This was probably the best New Year’s celebration she had had in recent years. She had not expected Caleb to be the one accompanying her. It was an odd feeling. Some time passed before she took her phone out and checked the time again. It was eight o’clock, but Caleb had not arrived yet. The server approached her and asked if she would like to start her meal. She smiled. “I’m good. My companion has not arrived yet.” The server retreated. As the clock approached nine, Penny began getting hungry. Her eyebrows knitted themselves together. Caleb did not seem like someone who would be tardy. Unable to stop herself, she dialed his number. Caleb answered the phone. “What’s the matter, Penny?” His voice sounded so gentle that Penny began sus
Penny could not fall asleep, and she spoke to Caleb in a formal tone after answering the phone. “Hello, Mr. Fergerson.” “Penny, I…” He wanted to tell her he had been forced to stay and undergo a bunch of tests on his head that evening. He had not intended to forget their date. However, what Penny said next shut him up. “It doesn’t matter that you forgot, Mr. Fergerson. You’re a busy man.” Caleb felt stifled. Was he such a fickle man in her eyes? He did not know what to say in response. “If there isn’t anything else you want to say, I’ll hang up the phone now, Mr. Fergerson.” “Penny.” He could not stop himself from calling her name. “Why don’t we meet now?” They could watch the fireworks again. “That’s alright. I’m quite tired. You should get some rest too, Mr. Fergerson.” Penny hung up the phone after she finished her sentence. Caleb listened to the dial tone while he sat in his seat and stared at the cold food in front of him. He sighed softly. After Penny hu