During the next few stops, the children found something strange about Eva.She seemed to be in a good mood. There was a constant smile on her face, and she had a mirror in her hand. She seemed to like it a lot as she refused to pass it over to the bodyguards to carry.Mia observed her for a long time before turning to look at Max curiously.“What’s wrong with Mommy, Max?”Max looked at Eva upon hearing Mia’s question. He looked at the silly look on her face and later explained to Mia confidently, “Don’t worry, Mommy is fine. Haven’t you seen how women in love act like in television shows?”Oh!Realization dawned upon Mia. “But who is Mommy in love with?”“Who else is there but Daddy?”Max was frustrated with Mia’s slow uptake. “Mommy is Daddy’s wife. Who else can she be in a relationship with? You're getting stupid, Mia.” How horrible to say that of her!Mia hugged Nathan’s arm angrily after hearing Max’s words. She turned her head away and refused to look at him. This time,
Eva’s face was flushed from being drunk, and she was stumbling about slightly. It made her look alluring. Nathan took a gentle breath. He sat next to her, looking serious.“What do you want from me?”His voice was elegant and husky. It sounded like a cello that pulled on her heartstrings. Eva's heart thumped faster, and the look in her eyes became mistier.“Nathan.”“Call me ‘Sweetie’.”Sweetie?Eva shook her head vigorously. “No, I won’t.”She looked at him and laughed after saying this. She then lay down next to him in a drunken stupor. Reaching out, she grabbed him by the tie.Nathan allowed her to pull him down and bent toward her. Before he realized what was going on, she was kissing him on the lips.He was stunned when her soft, tender lips brushed on his. He looked down at her, but her eyes were already closed and she was breathing stably.This woman!He shook his head in exasperation. She had gotten him all hot and bothered. He had no choice but to get into the showe
Mason’s hand was warm and strong while Queenie’s hand was fair and soft. He gripped her hand and stared at the ring in his. He was in a daze.He was about to get engaged.Mason had imagined this day numerous times in his head. He even fantasized about what his wedding would be like. However, none of those fantasies had ever featured Queenie Lane as the woman in them.It had always been Eva.He had even imagined what Eva would look like in a wedding dress as she lay in his arms gently.However, Eva had ended up putting on a wedding dress only to lay in Nathan Langley’s arms instead.Not Mason!Mason was still in a daze. The guests and Queenie realized something was off with him. Queenie frowned in bewilderment and called out gently, “Mason?”“Oh.”Mason snapped out of it when he heard her voice. He smiled at her. “I’m sorry. I went into a slight daze just now because I was too excited. I have no idea what to do first.”Queenie and the guests were understanding of this.Mason
Wanda gently affirmed this when she heard Tyler’s voice.She sipped some red wine and spoke coolly with her back facing everyone, “You’re getting stubborn, Mason Young.”“I’m not.”Mason did not dare look at her. He lowered his head and asked, “What do you want from me, Aunt Wanda?”“Oh? What do I want?”Wanda slammed the glass on the table. The sharp sound echoing from the glass and the marble made everyone jump.“The reason why I began grooming every single person here is to obey me without question, Mason. You’re nothing without me, but you’re choosing to go against me and even asking what I want from you?“What a joke!”Everyone in the living room lowered their heads. They did not dare make a sound.They had previously lived in disgrace and were either beggars, thieves, or so poor that all they had left were their lives. Wanda was the one who gave the money and resources to make them successful.It was the same with Mason as well.Mason clenched his fists and said nothin
The Great River of River City was full of boats of fishermen during the evening. The hotels and homestays around the river were preparing dinner, and the fragrant smell of food was wafting everywhere.River City looked serene, and time seemed to have slowed down as well.What a wonderful feeling.Eva was smiling as she looked at the children and Nathan. She pointed at a homestay not far from them. “How about having dinner over there?”They had been eating at the hotel. Even though the food was good, it lacked a certain flavor that was unique to River City. She wanted to have a different experience at the homestay.The homestay was run by locals, and the food there might be even more delicious.Everyone looked in the direction that Eva was pointing at. It was a traditional building that looked rich with River City culture, and the children loved it immediately.“Wow! Let’s go there.”They pulled Eva and Nathan toward the direction, but they had only taken a few steps when it beg
Eva shut her eyes gently and breathed in.She felt much more at ease after deciding not to see Mason anymore.“Alright. You should stop thinking about it.”Nathan patted her shoulder gently. “He might not be around anymore, but you still have me.”Those simple words warmed Eva’s heart. She glanced at Nathan with a smile.They stood in the corridor in the night and listened to the rain together as they stared at the entire River City.This was a great place to have a holiday.The pace was slower here, and there were many great dishes to savor. Staying here was a true change of environment.Eva could not help saying, “Looks like the others were right when they said we should have more holidays. I do feel the benefits. Going on holidays broadens the mind and relaxes the soul.”She enjoyed this feeling.Nathan smiled at his woman’s sudden burst of feelings. “Are there any other pretty places you’d like to see?”Pretty places?Eva shook her head. “No idea.“I do want to see the
Meanwhile, inside the homestay, Nathan carried Eva inside the room. The children, who were washing up with Finn’s help, widened their eyes.“Daddy, Mommy, what’s going on?”Eva felt even more embarrassed and flustered when she saw the innocent look in the children’s eyes. She quickly turned away from them as she pinched Nathan with her little hands.This was all his fault!She used quite a lot of force, and Nathan looked slightly pained. Even so, he quickly pretended nothing happened and strode into the room with Eva in his arms.All he did was give them a vague explanation.“Your mommy twisted her ankle, and I’m getting some medicine for her.”His voice disappeared into the air. By the time the children realized what he just said, the couple had disappeared behind the folding screen.The children were taken aback.Mia wiped away the water from her face before looking at Max. “Max, I’ve never seen Daddy and Mommy being so close before.”“Me too.”Max nodded in confirmation.
Mason remembered Queenie only after he had returned to North City.He parked his car to call Queenie on the phone.It was instantly picked up, and he heard Queenie crying out for him.“Mason, are you alright?”She had just returned to Lane Residence after waking up in the hospital. Pamela and Eugene were taking care of her, but the Lanes’ other relatives were starting to give her strange looks.Tyler had led several bodyguards to the engagement party to publicly drag Mason away. Who knew what was going on?Mason might be going bankrupt!Eugene and Pamela had to endure the questioning looks from the public as they tried to contact Mason for the past two days. However, Mason did not pick up their calls, and they were very worried about him.Fortunately, Mason finally called Queenie.Mason replied coldly when he heard how worried Queenie sounded.“Don’t worry, I’m fine.”“Where are you?”Queenie asked him anxiously, “They won’t let me call the police, and we don’t dare to do a