Soon after, Raine walked out after him, still in her satin nightgown. At that moment, she looked disarranged. Her pale cheeks yesterday had turned rosy and endearing. On her face was a pair of bright eyes and a wide grin. She was gasping for air as her chest rose and fell rhythmically. The scene rammed into the bottom of Summer’s heart. She instantly felt chills in her whole body. She wanted to move, but she couldn’t even step forward.Needless to say, Mark saw her too. His dark gaze swept across her as he stepped forward and walked right past her. Behind Mark was Raine, who was following him tightly. When she moved past Summer, her smile was beaming. She left a trail of her scent behind her, a scent so faint yet fascinating… But still, she just asked for a divorce yesterday. Were they in such a rush to sleep together?Initially, she thought her tolerance was strong enough for her to bear with this. But when she witnessed them together, her mind went blank. Could it be tr
She should not idle away her time and continue dwelling in a slump anymore. He had no place for her in his heart, why would he even come back for her?She collected herself for the past few days and started to sleep at the same time every day. She began to wake up early in the morning to get herself some fresh air. She would wander around and enjoy the scenery, keeping her heart and mind clear. No matter how many nights she had trouble sleeping, or how painful and lonely she felt, she knew that it was something she needed to face, to go through. …In a secluded maple beech forest.Vast stretches of trees and their green leaves grew closely together as if they were connected to the horizon, turning the sky into a sky of emerald green. The weather wasn’t great. It was drizzling, but the rain droplets made the leaves looked better. Raine walked between the trees with an umbrella over her head, blending in with nature. She had never seen such a beautiful forest before, a fores
Summer was just like his weak point. Every time her name was mentioned, it would set off his rage, making him lose his sanity. “Who said so?” His tone was deep and cold.“Nobody, it’s just my guess. You didn’t mind taking a photo with me three years back, but now you do. The only explanation for this would be Summer. Since she is your wife, you must be afraid of her. That’s why you rejected me, isn’t it?“Afraid of Summer? Afraid of a woman who had been saying how much she hated him, a woman who persistently wanted to divorce him. How ironic and humiliating...At the same time, the corner of his lips curled into a cold sneer as he said, “Do you really think I would be afraid of a woman who is going to divorce me?”There had never been a woman who could challenge his limits and patience over and over again!The woman who repeatedly said she hated him, the woman who wanted to end their marriage as soon as possible. Mark could definitely live on happily without such a woman!‘Doe
Raine waited for him to leave before letting out a soft sigh. As she stood there, she felt that the soft rain had made everything seem brighter. She started to sway her body in the spot and danced in the rain.Walking around the forest, Summer caught her dancing by accident. The edges of her lips lifted with bitterness and mockery. to a degree that was ironic, and bitter. Their lives were as different as chalk and cheese, one was in bliss while the other in misery. This saying perfectly encapsulated the situation they were in. Summer’s gaze did not rest on Raine for a long time. She continued her way up the hill after shooting her a few cold glares. Although it was called a hill, the paths were not rugged. It was built flat, making it easy for people to hike. The view from above was indeed pleasurable through the soft rain. At least, it was able to ease her mind and wash away her weariness...Of course, Raine too saw Summer. She thought what she did was embarrassing and awkwa
Raine took a few steps backward. Her face turned pale, but she still kept her calm. At the same time, the two of them noticed Summer, who was standing at the corner. Swiftly, one of them switched positions next to Summer, trapping both ladies in between them. “What do you want?” Trying to calm herself down, Summer looked at them. At the same time, she examined her surroundings. Her back was facing the edge of the cliff, and they were blocking her only way out. It was impossible to escape. Judging from the way the two men were dressed, it looked like everything was planned out beforehand. It was safe to assume that they were either after money or had a score to settle with one of the three. Those were basically the only two reasons. “Can you even afford what we want?” the man with a knife said coldly. “Other than money, what else do you want?”“I want you dead!”Raine arched her brows. “But we have never offended you in any way. We haven’t even met before. So why would you w
The raindrops were falling on Raine; she couldn’t stop shivering from the chills she felt. Other than that, she was also experiencing an immense sense of fear.The two men were acting recklessly. They were so strong that they didn’t have to take off Raine’s clothes. Her clothes were simply ripped off!While she was standing at one side, Summer’s expression had turned anxious instantly.Although she really hated Raine, she could not just stand there and watch the two men violate her like that. Out of desperation, she reached for her phone. But it was empty; there was nothing for her to grab. It meant that she had left her phone in the villa when she came out!She knew she couldn’t make it back in time if she went down the hill to look for help. Besides, she was too worried to have Raine out of her sight!Biting her lips, Summer paced back and forth as she tried to come up with a plan. The two men were so hasty, they had stripped Raine naked in just a blink of an eye.At that
The two men were even madder, as if they had lost their minds. They were taking out all their hatred for Mark on Raine. “Enough!” Summer shouted. She exaggerated her actions, hoping to divert their attention to herself. “I have a cheque with me right now. Don’t you guys want it?”But before the two men responded to her, Raine was livid. She was powerless, cold, and her voice had turned hoarse when she said, “There is no need for you to be a hypocrite here!”There was only hatred for Summer in her heart!Summer furrowed her brows, but she still managed to catch the two men’s attention. At least they stopped what they were doing. The man with the knife looked at Summer and scoffed in disapproval. “She doesn’t even appreciate your ‘hypocrisy’. Why do you still want to be a busy body and stick your nose into this?”“To me, this is nothing close to being a busy body. Together, we hiked the same hill and met the same thugs. Yet, she is the only one who got hurt; I’m still standing he
Mark’s expression was cold. He did not even bother to spare Summer a glance. He ignored her presence.Her heart tightened sharply. She knew in her heart that he heard every single word she said earlier. Not one word was missed!Could he have misunderstood her?But at that moment, the situation was too dangerous. It was definitely not the best time for her to explain herself. All she could do was to swallow her bitterness and continue watching. The two men were obviously scared of him, but it was also clear that they had no fear of death. They were already expecting to die!Mark was quick with his moves; he was brutal and precise. One kick was all it took for the man who had Raine in his arms to fall on the floor. At the same time, he helped Raine up with his big hands. He lowered his body and wrapped her in her clothes.Raine never stopped crying. She was still traumatized by what happened. Her whole body was trembling continuously, be it her arms or her legs.Mark’s lips for