In other words, she didn’t look at Yvette as a person of integrity.‘What if Yvette was trying to trap her. Would she be so silly to dive right into it?’“Are you going to answer?”Yvette fixed her eyes on Raine and studied her expression. Again, she questioned, “Are you still in love with Mark?”“No.” she wasn’t going to simply admit before realizing Yvette’s intent to avoid being trapped by her own words.“Raine, I am the one who raised you; I understand your every expression, there is no way they could escape before my eyes. Clearly, you are lying!” Yvette affirmed.Unable to argue, Raine answered slowly, “My feelings for him are things of the past, let bygones be bygones.”Yvette understood her character very well and there was nothing she could hide from her; so, there was no point lying.“What you just said means that you still have feelings for him. This can only mean that you agree.” Yvette’s words carried a vivid sense of joy.Raine remained silent while she moved the
Summer didn’t return to the apartment but wandered aimlessly on the street.She became tired after a while; furthermore, she wasn’t in the mood to walk any further because of the scald on her hand.She took a taxi back to the apartment, but Mark hadn’t returned.Although she wasn’t hungry, she went into the kitchen and had nothing else but milk; because of the child she was bearing, she had to supplement herself with the right nutrition.Summer’s was lost for a moment as she glanced through the crockery and cutlery.Exhausted and feeling dreadful, she fell asleep in bed without washing up.Not long after, she forced open her eyes at the weight she felt on her and the itch caused by the scent of sweatiness near her neck.Reaching out, she held his arms and responded in a tired tone, “I feel dreadful.”Summer suddenly screamed in pain and turned pale when he accidentally twisted her wrist.Mark stopped immediate after hearing her cry. He switched on the bed lights only to find h
It had happened because of Yvette; furthermore, she felt dreadful. His words broke her usual calmness and aroused her with anger, but calmly, she replied, “Yeah, serves me right.”Mark shifted his sight toward her. He twitched his brows and stared at her. “What could have possibly made you angry?”“Nothing.” She took a deep breath to suppress her anger.Although they were mother and son, Yvette and he were separate beings. Moreover, this happened because of Yvette and not him.Therefore, although she felt awful, she had no reason to let it out on him.“Are you sure?” the end of his speech pitched as he continued to stare at her, looking suspicious.Summer didn’t want to stay on the topic, so she touched the cream that he held in his hand with her chin. “Aren’t you going to continue?”He stared at her before turning his attention back to her palm and continued to apply the medicine.It was 10:00 pm when he finished applying the medicine. She felt her tiredness kick in, so she hi
The next morning.In Valentine mansion.The atmosphere was very quiet. Only Yvette and Raine were having their breakfast at the long dining table, and only the clinking sounds of cutlery were heard.A while later, Yvette stopped and asked Raine as she turned toward her, “About what I asked you last night, what is your answer?”Raine replied after gulping down a mouthful of milk, “I’m already engaged. If you want an answer, we need to tell him clearly.”Yvette became slightly agitated at her words. “Not now, let’s keep it this way for now.”“Why?” Raine asked.“Let’s maintain the current situation, or else it’ll go out of hand. So, this time, please listen to me.” Yvette answered.Raine didn’t question further, but her looks were evident that she was testing Yvette.Despite Yvette’s deep thoughts, she was still able to make out something.At this point, Yvette truly wanted her and Mark to meet secretly, but shrouded in mystery was the thought that she never wanted them to be t
The light makeup was very suitable for her, simple yet exquisite. It brought out her pink, rosy cheeks, and her lips seemed soft and juicy, just like jelly.Mark squinted his eyes and furrowed his brows, “Is it necessary to wear make up for a lecture?” he said with a dissatisfied tone.She continued to put lip gloss on. She did not bother to even look at him.It was said to be light makeup, but in fact, due to pregnancy, she barely put anything besides a little bit of eyeliner and some lip gloss on her face.Then, she took her purse from the table and headed outside. “Don’t forget to do the dishes,” she said as she walked towards the door.Hearing that, Mark felt speechless. His eyes could not help but twitch slightly. At the very next second, he took the keys on the table with his slender fingers and followed right at the heels of his wife.The car stopped in front of the school’s main entrance. Summer opened the car door and wanted to step out. Mark quickly grasped her arm, his
Nobody saw her nervousness for she had concealed them, but her hands were trembling.Mark squinted his eyes and his pupils shrunk. He stared at her silently as if his looks were going to tunnel through her.At that moment, Raine straightened her back, brightened her face, and asked again, “Do you still want me?”“What do you mean?” he answered solemnly, oblivious that his heartbeat was calm, neither was it rejoicing.He didn’t give it much thought for she had provoked him on many occasions, but they were never realized; besides, he had gotten used to her antics.“I want to be with you, would you still take me?” this time, Raine was really pressing her luck.To her, this was her chance regardless of what Yvette had in mind.He didn’t respond to her question but answered, “I’m curious to know what happened to you this time that had brought you this change.”Raine became silent and spoke slowly after a long while.“I know that what I did was unforgivable; three years ago, it was
She couldn’t afford to leave her position as she still had many tasks to work on. She could only pacify him with her words. Mark was satisfied at her response, and he walked out of Raine’s room while still talking on the phone.But before he left, he looked at her deeply, showing her an inexplicable expression…As he disappeared before her, a beautiful but proud Raine finally slumped into the sofa after holding on to a straight posture. She was hurt as if pierced by needles; and the density of the pain caused her to be out of breath.Not only didn’t he answer her question, but he left while jovially speaking to Summer on the phone; moreover… he had ignored her presence.Her heart filled with anxiety. She was afraid, afraid that Mark had fallen for Summer…Because, never once had he treated her in this manner…Thus, she couldn’t leave the situation to advance further for she was certain that its result wasn’t something she could endure.On the other side.Summer thought that he
Staring at him indifferently, Summer heaved a sigh of relief. But seeing her rooted to her spot, Mark felt a little displeased and exclaimed deliberately, “Aren’t you seeing me off, Mrs. Valentine?”Summer remained silent but the principal who stood beside her spoke first, his chubby face brimming. “Yes, yes, she will. Won’t you, Ms. Hart?”“…” Summer felt her face flinching.However, she remained still. The anxious principal gave her a light push from behind and exchanged looks with her.Although the principal didn’t realize it, his glaring eyes exposed his intense expression so much that only the blind couldn’t notice it.As he watched them exit the staff room, the principal brimmed as he continued praising, “Why is it that Ms. Hart has become so beautiful?”Another teacher exclaimed, “Ms. Hart has always been beautiful!”“Exactly, she has always been beautiful.” The principal clapped and continued praising.Summer accompanied Mark to his car and turned around to leave.But