Summer blinked, and quickly she answered, “Oatmeal and omelet.”Yvette raised her eyebrows, then ordered the kitchen to prepare the meal.Raine got up. She purposely glanced over Yvette and headed to her room.“Raine, don’t you want some too?”When Yvette’s voice came from the back, Raine smirked but replied, “There’s no need; I’m not hungry.”Thus, only Summer and Yvette were left in the living room.Summer gobbled up the food under Yvette’s stare. She felt that she was not having a meal but undergoing a punishmentRaine came downstairs with a change in clothing. She waved, “Yvette, I’m heading out.”“You’re not feeling well. Should I get the driver?”“It’s alright. I already booked a ride.”While saying that, she had walked out of Valentine mansion.Through the window, Summer could clearly see a taxi waiting at the gate.Of course, Yvette had also seen the taxi. She snorted. The sound she made was so soft that one could miss it if they did not pay attention.However, Sum
On another side.Solomon and Daisy were present. Only Amara was absent.“Where is she?” Summer frowned a little, ‘Her old habit couldn’t have relapsed, could it?’“Ever since we started hanging out, she never returned to the casino.” Daisy was relieved while she said it.She nodded and replied sternly, “You can always remind her that I am sincere with my words so that she will remain careful and not repeat the same mistake.”“Among the Hart family, you are the one she’s most afraid of. You can do whatever you want.” Solomon sighed.Daisy also sighed, “It doesn’t matter who as long it is you whom she’s afraid of. Haven’t you taken your lunch? I’ll prepare pasta.”“Okay, what’s in it?”“Deep fried shrimp pasta.”“I’ll help with peeling and frying the shrimps.”The pasta was cooked, fried with shrimps, and ready to be served in just a short time.While eating, Daisy asked, “Anything happened during your first two months of pregnancy?”“Nothing much, just a bit more appetite fo
Due to his youth, he lacked the stature of a man, yet he looked neat and had calmness beyond his age.He stood out from afar, and Summer easily caught sight of it. He also attracted the awe of passersby. She walked up to him and noticed his freezing hands. Letting out a sigh, she handed him a pair of gloves, “Put them on.”“You kept them?” Jazz responded with a cheerful look.“I made these gloves. Of course, I would have them. Put them on quickly. How long have you waited?”“I just arrived.”From how he looked, Summer could tell that he had waited for quite some time, but she didn’t want to show it.They entered the opera and found their seats in a private box on the first floor.Their view of the stage was unobstructed.The performance began shortly after 8:30 pm. She had a liking for Chopin’s pieces, and today, every performance was Chopin’s famous compositions.The music was full of enthusiasm, without restraint, and expressive.Such wonderful music would have brought en
He stood facing her, bent over slightly, and helped her put on her hat and gloves. He was afraid of her feeling cold.When they arrived back at Valentine mansion, it was already 12:00 am. Surprisingly, Yvette was still awake.She frowned as they entered the mansion. Displeased, she questioned, “Why are you home so late? Where have you been?”Before Summer could reply, Jazz answered, “Mom, Summer was helping me with my French.”Yvette was left speechless. Nevertheless, she uttered, “Next time, tutoring can happen at Valentine mansion. Besides, no more staying out later than 10:00 pm.”“Mom, aren’t you too strict? We’re not kids anymore, is curfew still necessary?” Jazz responded casually.Yvette tapped on his shoulders. She chuckled, “Strict? It’s a rule.”Fortunately, she said no more but went to the bathroom. Summer quickly slipped upstairs at the opportunity.After she had bathed, applied mask, washed her face, and completely washed up, it was almost 1:00 am. Still, he wasn’t
He did not let go. He squeezed her shoulder so hard to the point where it felt like they were going to break. Then, only did he let go.The pain caused Raine’s face to shrivel. “Ouch... it hurts...”“So, you are still able to feel pain, huh?” His breath could be heard from behind her. Mark grasped her and turned her around. As they faced each other, he said sarcastically in a deep voice, “You don’t know how to make me stay, do you? I said I would leave, and you just let me leave?”‘You don’t know how to make me stay, do you? I said I would leave, and you just let me leave?’Such simply words. Yet, it had caused her tears to flow uncontrollably.She cried silently, leaned forward, and grabbed his waist tightly. She buried her face in his chest. Her tears wet his coat.Whether it was the past three years or the next three years, she had tried her very best to keep him by her side, but...Mark’s squinted sight fell upon her embrace. He cleared his throat and wrapped his arms over
“In the future, if you have not decided who you love, do not simply arouse my anger. Do you understand? Let’s return to Valentine mansion!”Still unable to remain calm, Raine answered, “But I still have to go—”Before she could finish saying, Mark cut her off coldly. “Where is a lady trying to go at 2:00 am? Get in the car!”As they rode on the black Land Rover, they did not speak to each other. There was only a dead atmosphere of awkwardness.Raine looked out the window. She still held on to the lilies he had gifted her. It was a bouquet that she would cherish.As she recalled her brother’s words, and when she had witnessed the closeness between Mark and Summer, she was deeply irritated, and her feelings wavered.But whenever she met Yvette, her wavered feelings would come undone.Undeniably, she was somewhat afraid of Yvette.Sadly, she had thus been trapped in her emotional turmoil.Seeing how close Mark was with Summer, she desperately wanted to hug him.But she regretted
Swiftly, he looked to one side, his lips twitched, and subconsciously replied, “I went to sign a contract……”“You went to sign a contract? Do you do that in a private box at the Opera? And with Raine too?”Deliberately looking puzzled, she questioned him with suspicion. Then, she gave him a good stare.She wanted to find out how he would respond.‘Signing a contract? Who was he trying to fool?’Mark looked back, and their gaze met.He kept quiet but looked at her with his eyes half-opened.Summer could clearly see her tiny reflection through his dark pupils. Although small, it was very much in focus.Her gaze was indescribably oppressive, but she remained calm and put on a faint smile.“No need to overthink. Jazz and I were just a few steps away from you. As we were leaving, I coincidentally saw you both. Also, there was a bouquet of lilies on the table.”She described everything she saw and left no stone uncovered.“What are you trying to say…” Mark stammered as he looked a
Right now, it felt like an insult.“Could it be that Mrs. Valentine has fallen for me?” He fixed his gaze was upon her, not wanting to miss any slight expression of her.Summer took a deep breath. With a bright smile, she answered, “You must be overthinking. We only take what we need in a trade.”His lips formed a straight line; he frowned, and there was immense coldness. Turning away, he strode into the bathroom.He took off his sweater and pants. He wore only his underwear and let warm water from the shower sprinkle over him from head to toe. But it did not take away his irritation.That irritation was queer, vague, and indescribable...In the room, Summer put the glass back on the table. Her lips curled as she sat quietly on the sofa.Sure enough, whoever reacted emotionally first would be the loser.After all, she could have overthought it. He didn’t have the slightest affection toward her.It was funny that she didn’t feel the slightest warmth but only coldness despite th