There was another ping after a moment. She furrowed her brows and tapped onto the message. It wrote, "You're really asleep?"She decided to delete all of his messages, yet again, another ping could be heard. She knew it was from him, so she ignored it. She had made a decision to leave it be. Her phone did not ring again afterward. She shifted her gaze before closing them and laid on her side. She had awoken quite early the next day. When she tapped on her phone to check the time, she had accidentally tapped onto the message, which said, "Good night." Her hand froze slightly. Feeling unbothered, she closed the message and noticed the time. It was 5 a.m. She got up immediately and woke Charlotte up. She was the bridesmaid while her daughter was tasked to be the flower girl. 'We can’t be late,' she thought.Charlotte did not want to wake yet. She rubbed her eyes with her soft hands and turned aside to snuggle against Daisy's arms as she resisted to wake. As she was worried abo
The trio didn't talk for long as it was almost time. They hurried to get dressed and put on some makeup. After that, they went to Grace's house as she was determined to get married off from her home. It was 10 when the wedding car arrived. Charlie had always been one who didn't mind spending, so when a limousine pulled over on Grace's street, everyone living there had come to see what the commotion was about. They were gossiping about, and words had spread that the Livingston's daughter is getting married, and they would have a wealthy son-in-law.Charlie had worn a handsome suit. Mark was absent, but Billy had come along. He was also wearing a suit. However, it was noticeable that Billy had looked much different from before. He used to be wild and had loved to hype up any parties or celebrations, but he hadn't done much. Even though he had looked more mature, but Summer felt as if he had changed. He was not who he used to be. The people fooled around and played some mini-g
"If he hasn't betrayed or cheated on you, no matter physically or mentally, after four years, and you had decided to forgive him for what he has done before, I don't see why you guys can't?" Sherman smiled softly and replied, "To be honest, I think what you have with Mark is much simpler than Billy and I. Even though you guys had gotten married with a contract, he filled you in on what happened before. Even though they had been slightly intimate a few times after Raine came back..." "What they did was not too over the line for adult relationships. If it was not for Mark being a hygiene freak and the familiarity of his body to yours, he would've slept with Raine and would not have pestered you so many times." Summer had heard too much about him from Sherman and Grace alone. She had only smiled as a reply. "If someone like me can give Billy a second chance, I don't see why you can’t give Mark one, especially since you still love him. What he did was not as cruel as Billy and besi
When Billy returned to the hall, Summer was getting some desserts for Charlotte while Sherman was sitting on the couch alone. He wrapped his arms around Sherman's shoulders and asked, "Do you feel like having anything? Any desserts or fruits? I'll grab some for you." "Maybe some fruits will do," she smiled and replied after waking from her trance. "Okay, wait here," he got up and went to get pieces of every fruit. When his arm was lifted, Sherman noticed the purple sandalwood bracelet he wore on his wrist. His expression was unwavering, and he smiled as he replied, "Honey, do you remember Mrs. Woods, the secretary in our office?""What about her?" she asked. Sherman knew Mrs. Woods. She was Billy's assistant, and she was a hardworking woman in her mid-forties. "Well, she went to San Marcaome for a trip previously, and this bracelet was the souvenir she got for every one of us in the office. Doesn't it look great? But I can take it down if you don't like it," he said as he mo
Charlotte was too young to be able to sense the undercurrents between adults. She was eating strawberries while she said, "Well, I have a lot of uncles but no daddy.""It seems she's indeed a bastard child. Ex-Mrs. Valentine's life is really as indecent as rumors say. Not sure whom this child resembles. "There was already a rage burning in Summer's heart. She gave a long cold stare at the reporter. At this time, a gracefully tall silhouette approached them. Mark, with a handsome face and a glass of wine in his hand, glanced over the reporter. His eyes were icy cold. " Did you just say bastard child? Repeat again, I didn’t hear it clearly just now..."Although his tone was not harsh, his voice sent those people shivers."Can't you see whom this child resembles?" As he spoke, he leaned over to hold Charlotte into his arms. "Something must be wrong with your vision." Cold voice came from his thin lips.As soon as the people around saw both of them, they realized that the child bor
If she had talked to Jazz about this matter, there was no way he would respond with a big reaction. What's more, he would even feel that his elder brother had done the right thing!Never did Yvette forget that this vixen was the reason severing her relationship with Jazz four years ago. Now things between her and Jazz had finally got better and she did not want another damage.As for Mark, this son of hers would not listen to her for sure, so the only person she could talk to was Raine."That child is his daughter, Yvette. She is your granddaughter too. Hence, these shares are not given to outsiders but to a family member. There's no need to be so angry."Raine's voice came from the other end of the call after a slight pause."I have not acknowledged that she's my granddaughter, and Mark has no plan to fight that vixen for custody. This means that 15 percent of the shares fall into that vixen's hand. Don't you get the picture?"Yvette sounded like a frustrated teacher. 'How can R
"I want the 'Pirate'," the girl—whose eyelashes were still a little wet—made the request, while nestling in his arms obediently, Summer was watching the scene quietly. She could feel it—Charlotte had gotten closer to Mark, and although he would growl at Charlotte when he was in a bad temper, he showed patience greater than she had expected.It turned out that blood ties were something impossible to cut off. The father-daughter duo shared a relationship more intimate than their relations with others despite the fact that they had not lived together during the daughter's early childhood.Seeing the father-daughter duo talking, Sherman was in daze. She could not help but place her hand at the side of her abdomen.She suddenly wondered whether the little one in her womb was a boy or a girl, and if it was a she, would she be a cutie like Charlotte?The moment she raised her head and looked at her side, she realized Billy had gone somewhere else. She did not ponder about his absence.
Billy drew out his cell. The moment he saw the numbers displayed on caller ID, his brows moved slightly. He then glanced at Sherman subconsciously.Sherman was putting a coat on Charlotte, afraid that she would catch a cold. Hence, she did not notice his behavior.Billy then took two steps back and picked up the call, "Hello.""Billy, I have arrived at the airport. I suddenly missed you since our last call during the afternoon, so I bought a flight ticket to return to Santatabaca from San Marcaome. Even I myself feel that it was an impulsive decision. I guess you are still busy so I went to hotel."Billy hesitated for a moment before he said, "You're at the airport, right? I'll come to pick you up." Then, he approached Sherman and handed her the car key. "Honey, I have to pick up a client at the airport. You drive home first.""What time will you be back?" Sherman took the car key."I can't tell yet at the moment, but it won't be later than ten o'clock. I love you, honey," a
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