Mark had gone to the office. There were only the three of them, including Maria. So Summer felt at ease. She spent the entire day with Charlotte until evening. She looked at the time. It was 8:00 pm. She thought about cooking some porridge for Charlotte before leaving. While she was busy in the kitchen, Mark returned and inadvertently saw the white high heels in the hallway. His eyes moved and the corners of his lips turned upward. Summer emerged from the kitchen with a bowl of porridge. “Come take some porridge,” she said in a soft voice. “Mommy, didn’t you prepare some for Mark?” Charlotte looked at the only bowl of porridge on the table. “No, Mark is not hungry. He must have eaten. You may have it all. I will have to leave soon to catch the last bus.” Charlotte frowned in puzzlement. “Why do you have to catch the last bus, Mommy? Can Mommy sleep here, Mark?” Mark narrowed his eyes and locked them unto the slender figure of the woman from behind. “Of course.” His voice
It was not proper for her to stay overnight here, considering their current relationship. And she did not know what he felt and thought when he said that. She also did not understand what he meant when he said those awkward words. With their current relationship, it was not suitable for her to stay here, let alone stay overnight and sleep here. “That won’t be necessary. The hotel is not very far from here.” She looked away and declined his offer. Mark was not surprised by the answer. A dim light flashed in his eyes, and he narrowed his eyes. She was just as stubborn as she was four years ago. But since he proposed the peace agreement that day, their relationship had eased. They were no longer hostile toward each other. He was happy with this change. “Are you afraid that I will do something to you? You seem to be timider now.” His words sounded a little provocative. Summer frowned, ignoring him as she walked away. Mark reacted at once, stepping out with his left
She could not trust Mark to take care of the child. “Yeah!” Charlotte jumped up from the settee and danced happily. Summer watched her hop up and down the settee, skipping and jumping, nearly slipping a few times, but stopped short of falling down to the floor. Summer broke out in a cold sweat, putting her hand to her forehead and looking at Charlotte. “Can you behave in a more graceful manner, Charlotte?” Charlotte’s eyes moved in her eye sockets as she felt puzzled. “What is graceful, Mommy?” “It means to be quiet and behave. Haven’t you seen those little princesses, wearing pettiskirts, sitting there obediently on TV?” Charlotte looked at her clothes for a few moments. “But Mommy, I am not wearing a pettiskirt but pants. Look!” Summer felt her forehead pulsating. “Charlotte, the point is not about whether you are wearing a skirt or pants, but to sit there quietly and not jump up and down.” But Charlotte still did not get it. “Mommy, why can’t I jump up and down?” C
“Mark, have you ever watched Shaun the Sheep?” Charlotte asked, as expected. Mark raised his brows in puzzlement as Charlotte started to explain. “It's Shaun the Sheep that I saw on the street. The kids can sit on it and rock it up and down.” He could vaguely remember something like that. So he nodded. “What about it then?” “You will be Shaun the Sheep, lying on the ground. I ride on your back, and you will rock up and down.” Mark’s expression stiffened. He had no words. “You have got to keep your word. Otherwise, you will be a liar, and I will never play games with you again.” Her callow voice sounded serious. Could he still retract his words when things had come to such a pass? His face darkened as he got down on all fours. Charlotte ran up to Summer with excitement. “Mommy! Coins! I want to insert coins!” The corners of her mouth turned upward as Summer found a one-dollar coin and gave it to Charlotte. Charlotte climbed onto Mark’s back and was ready to insert that
But Charlotte insisted and dragged Summer by her hand to force her to come over. Mark was still the loser in this round. The mother and daughter were on the same side. No matter which of the two won, it was considered a win for the both of them. Charlotte tugged at her and asked her to sit on Mark. Summer just stood there, refusing to follow the child in playing the fool. She would definitely not want to sit on Mark’s back. Charlotte felt aggrieved, big tears welling up in her eyes. “I hate Mommy! You are a liar! I hate Mommy!” There was no such thing as embarrassment in her world. She did not know what the adults were thinking. All she thought was that her mom was not following the rules of the game. Mark first looked at the tearful Charlotte, and then at Summer. “A promise is a promise. You’ve got to make good on it. Otherwise, you shouldn’t have gotten involved.” Summer said not a word, as she knew she was in the wrong. She should not have given in when Charlotte peste
The light in the living room was off, and she did not intend to turn it on since she would return to the room after the phone call. The moonlight shone through the French windows onto the floor. She walked over slowly. When she saw a tall figure in the shade, it scared the daylights out of her, and the cell phone in her hand slipped and fell to the floor. “Do you have to be so scared?” Mark’s voice came as he bent over to pick up the phone from the ground. Grace, who was on the other end of the phone, heard a male voice and got excited. She could not help but speak louder. “Summer? I heard a man’s voice. Tell me who he is. It is late at night, and you are still with a man in your room. Are you two having a sizzling night? I do hope you are. You and Mark have been separated for four years. I am worried about you. But now it looks like you have gotten over it and found a new guy. I hope things will work out well for you.” Mark was delighted and angry at the same time upon hea
Summer furrowed her brows after reading the messages, wondering what happened to Sherman again. She lowered her head slightly, her fair and sleek neck exposed. The slip dress made her already beautiful, sexy shoulders look even sexier, her white shapely legs and wasp waist even more alluring. Mark’s gaze deepened as he saw her seductive beauty in the depths of night. He stretched out a hand and held her chin. “Are you seducing me?” His every word sounded extremely hoarse. Seducing him? Was he mad? She raised her hand and smacked his hand away without batting an eyelid. “Which part of me makes you think I am seducing you, Mark?” “The whole of you.” His voice was gruff, his eyes glancing at her low-neckline white slip dress. She followed his eyes and only then she realized she was wearing a slip dress. So she looked at him with an impassive expression. “What are you looking at, Mark?” He did not answer her question but reached to draw her over, hugging her tightly in hi
Summer pulled her hand back from his grip, walked back to the room and closed the door, then lay on the bed and closed her eyes. The reason they could get along peacefully was because of the peace agreement. She was very busy, very anxious; wanting to take Charlotte’s custody back. So she did not have so much time, or the mood to fight and waste her energy on him all the time. She did not want to end up physically and mentally exhausted while still having to face everything herself. The only thing she wanted most was Charlotte’s custody. It just so happened that she agreed to the peace agreement he proposed at this time. In fact, she had to agree to the peace agreement, as it was the wisest choice. If she did not agree, Mark would definitely not let her see Charlotte, and the change of custody he proposed to the court would definitely go ahead. Then, she would be the ultimate loser—she would not get to see Charlotte while the court proceeding would carry on. The peace agr
Chapter 1814Before Jazz came to pick up Essa, his elder brother told him he should give candies if he was blocked out of the door. The big brother got experience in his own wedding years ago. Jazz kept it in his mind. At the moment, under such circumstances, he generously distributed candies to everyone. Jazz was a smart guy! People were happy with the candies. They let him in and stopped making trouble for him. People were just having fun on their wedding day and making the atmosphere livelier. Essa's wedding dress was custom-made by the most famous designer in Paris. Summer had arranged it for her. It looked gorgeous on Essa. The wedding dress had a fishtail, which set off Essa's slender waist even more as if it could be grabbed in one hand. The dress was low-back, showing her fair skin. Under the light, Essa looked amazing! Essa was so beautiful, breathtakingly beautiful! Stepping on her crystal high heels, she walked slowly towards Jazz. The distance wasn't long,
Chapter 1813The neck was Essa's most sensitive spot. She felt itchy if someone touched her there, let alone that Jazz clung tight to there for so long. She could barely stand it. Her body was squirming timidly. "Don't seduce me!" Essa was angry, "I'm not seducing you! Just sleep! But can you not cling to me so tight?" "Why? Are you turned on by me?" Essa was lying with her back to him, her cheeks blushed, and she hissed, "Who is turned on?" ‘What the hell! The man is like a sex machine!’ "Since you are so sure of it, let me check you out." Essa wanted to kill herself, but before she did, she wanted to kill him first! "Are you lying, babe?" Jazz deliberately drawled. "Get away from me! If you don't want to sleep in the guest room, go sleep on the couch! I cannot sleep with you clinging to me so tight!" But Jazz ignored her demand. Essa's whole face had turned red, so red as if it was about to bleed. "Jazz!" "You can be louder. I'm fine with it anyway
Chapter 1812Jazz naturally had no objection because he couldn’t wait to get married. He had always been determined, and as long as he made the decision, he would never change his mind!Now that he had decided to marry her, he must do it!Essa had heard her words. Although she thought it was a little too hasty, she kept silent, giving tacit consent.They were getting married in fifteen days! It was really fast!But because the bridegroom was Jazz, she was not panicked at all. She was calm because cuddling up together with him like this made her feel happy.That night was not easy. Jazz was like a wolf who had been hungry for decades, and he would not let go of the delicious meat that had been put in front of his mouth.They had sex for another whole night. Although Essa was strong, she was no match for a man.Her legs and waist were so weak that she had to support her waist with both hands in order to stand up. She thought Jazz should not have been so horny even if he had hadn'
Chapter 1811Jazz lowered his head slightly and kissed her.Essa could not pretend to be sleeping any longer, so she opened her eyes and pressed her hands against his chest."Morning, baby." He stared at her tenderly and asked, "How did you feel last night? Are you satisfied?"She glared at him, not wanting to speak.But she didn't know her eyes were full of tenderness and love now.After the sex last night, Jazz could not resist such a temptation anymore.He bowed his head, intending to kiss her."Get up! I have to go to work! If you dare to kiss me now, I will definitely beat you up!"Jazz didn't kiss her but shrugged his shoulders.He was not afraid of her threat, but he knew it was her first time last night. He thought he could not ask her to make love again in the morning. Otherwise, she would be too tired.Essa was satisfied to see him give up. She glanced at the time and found she was about to be late, so she didn't want to waste time chatting with him anymore.But w
Chapter 1810"Why are you so sensitive?" Jazz smiled lightly, enjoying her current reaction."You’re talking nonsense! You are hugging me too tight. Back away..." She blushed slightly, keeping twisting her body.She had never had such intimate contact with a man before, so she felt hot all over and acted unnaturally."Do you think this distance is too close? We will be closer…"Essa couldn't take it anymore, so she stretched out her hands, pushed against his chest, and said, "Stop it!""Why? You have to get used to this. We will have more intimate interactions, so you have to get used to..."She felt a little scared about such intimate contact.Jazz pressed his body against hers tightly. The scenery outside was blurry at night, and the two of them were alone in the same room, so it was easy for them to become turned on, and sparks were flying between them.His long fingers began to take off her clothes.Soon, she was naked. Jazz picked her up and placed her on the bed."I'm
Chapter 1809Jazz opened the car door for her with a smile and said, "Baby, have an enjoyable time at work."After finishing speaking, he started the car and stepped on the accelerator, and then, the car disappeared without a trace, leaving Essa standing there in a daze.But she still needed to enter the police station to work. Even if she stood here for two hours, she could not solve the problem. There was no point in evading issues, so she decided to get in. Then, she gritted her teeth and walked in, keeping her eyes looking straight ahead.However, even if she didn’t look at others, others would still look at her. Along the way, many people stared at her.They had not expected Essa to be so open. She had actually done such a thing at the gate of the police station!Essa felt her cheeks were burning, but she still forced a smile and tried to be a thick-skinned person.She was hypnotizing herself.When she got into her office, she felt as if she had been flayed by the gazes
Chapter 1808"A few years. Why did you call him a bastard?""You still care about him? I just want to call him a bastard. Don't be silly. There are few innocent men like me. Think about it! It is cost-effective for you to marry me. You have never been married before, and neither have I. To be honest, with my appearance and status, it was not easy to stay single till now. Don’t you think it's very touching?"Hearing this, Essa was completely speechless."It's not touching at all. Are you sure you’re not impotent? Why are you a virgin till now? As you said, you have enough merits to fascinate others!"Hearing this, Jazz on the other end of the phone became sullen and said, "Are you doubting my potency?"Women’s suspicion was the most intolerable thing to men! How could she doubt his sexual potency? It had hurt his pride!"I didn't doubt it before, but you emphasized it over and over again. It is you that made me feel suspicious..." She took a sip of water. Compared to his exaspe
Chapter 1807Essa had told her that Summer was also from an ordinary family. Seeing she and Mark were so affectionate to each other, she felt relieved and believed that Mark was a good man.It was hard to imagine such a handsome man with a high status would be the same as an ordinary man when he was with his family.On the other side of the table, Essa was putting food on Jazz’s plate, while Jazz was picking out fishbones for her. Both of them had faint smiles on their faces, showing genuine love to each other.Essa’s mother let out a sigh of relief.After dinner, Mark insisted on sending the three of them home. Essa shook her head repeatedly and rejected because there were a lot of taxis outside the hotel."This is our first dinner together, so we must send you home. In this way, we can know where you live…"Although Mark's words were polite, they had an irresistible sense of solemnity.Jazz had wanted to refuse too, but after hearing Mark’s words, he swallowed the words back.
Chapter 1806Jazz walked over and handed her red roses."You're too high-profile!" Essa kneaded her forehead with her hand, feeling a headache."Don't you like it?" Jazz smiled."I like it very much." She took a deep sniff. The roses were exuding a light fragrance, making her mood good."My brother and sister-in-law want to have dinner with you and your family tonight. Do you want to meet them?"Essa blinked, "Didn't we meet before?""Yes, but it's not formal. This time, it will be a formal meeting at the Grande Hotel at eight o'clock in the evening…"Essa rubbed her forehead, then went home, and told her mother about the dinner. Her mother was a little worried. She had only met Jazz before, and Mark was a big shot that she could only see on TV. When he suddenly wanted to meet them, Essa’s mother felt nervous.Essa kept comforting her, saying there would be no problem because Mark was very approachable and easygoing.She then changed her clothes and put on makeup. Later, Jazz