“The doctor was here yesterday. As for the treatment, the plan has been drafted; we will carry on with the surgery tonight.”Mark scanned the villa, “Is there anything that is still lacking?”“It’s perfect, Mr. Valentine. All your preparations are adequate and thorough.”Not long after lunch, they went to the hospital for the surgery. The operation ended quickly in less than an hour. The doctor was smiling brightly, which meant good news.Surrounding Dean were all specialists, and Summer wasn’t of any use to them. Nevertheless, the nurses wouldn’t let her come closer too.Dean’s condition improved greatly after a day. With the doctor’s approval, Summer went in and had a quick chat with him.She was asked to leave after a while, and she sat drearily on a long bench.Disapproving, Mark helped her up and said, “Come with me to a place, it’s very interesting.”Before Summer could ask about the place, he had already led her out as he carried Charlotte.She was thinking of another p
Mark was puzzled, so he asked curiously, “You know him?”“My brother and dad love watching the NBA. I’ve watched it with them a few times, so there are only a few players that I know. That one, is Dwayne Wade.” She pointed with her slender fingers.He hugged her and said, “Hmm, you know quite a lot too…”Summer became energized, “Can we get their signatures after the match?”“You want them?” he asked.“I’m giving them to my dad and brother. They love the basketball superstars,” She answered naturally.“No problem,” Mark smiled as he answered.She brimmed and added, “Leave an extra one for me.”He became displeased and asked, “Why do you want it?” His voice was deep.‘Can’t he speak normally? Why must his speech be so haughty?’He hugged her again, then in a gentle tone, he spoke teasingly beside her ear, “Babe, won’t you want mine instead? Full body, half body, nude, topless; whatever and how many you want, and at any angle at all isn’t a problem…”Unable to bear it, Summer
The room grew silent. Ever so slowly, Mark opened his eyes and turned to his side. Stroking her face with his slender fingers, he then tucked her hair behind her ear. He softly pecked on her and gave a small kiss on little Charlotte's cheek. He then got up and quietly headed to the washroom to take a quick cold shower. Under the care of professional nurses, Dean's legs had been recovering quickly. He could feel his legs again and could even stand on his feet for up to a minute. He had gotten used to living in Athana, and he hadn't seemed to be home-sick which was much to Summer's relief."You should bring Charlotte back," he said as he smiled and continued, "I think she has gotten quite sick of having the food here by now.""But what about you?" Summer asked while staring at him."I'll return to Santabaca when my legs have fully recovered. I would naturally return soon. I still have a job there after all. Plus, I have the most renowned nurses here taking care of me, what else
Once they've arrived home, Charlotte was immediately engulfed in Daisy's embrace. Daisy showered her with kisses. Solomon hugged her and checked if she had lost any weight while asking if she had eaten well over at Athana. Little Charlotte nodded and took out two gifts from her suitcase. She presented the gifts to them as if she was holding treasure in her hands. With her cute squeaky voice, she said, "This is for grandma, and this is for grandpa." "Aww, my baby. You even got your grandmother a gift. Come, let me give you more kisses as thank you!"Summer got herself a cup of warm water and took a seat on the couch. She updated them about Dean's condition, and they felt relieved after hearing that he was getting well.Summer received a call after dinner. It was from Grace. She had asked for Summer to meet up as they hadn’t met in a while.Daisy did not object her from going. After changing her outfit and grabbing her bag, she waited for Grace in the lobby of her apartment.A re
"Nope. He's been busy dealing with a contract with his client lately, and it sounded urgent. He has been sleeping at his office these few days. It's just me alone at home, and honestly, it's quite lonely. I prefer to stay here with you guys and have fun." Staying in a big house all alone, one could only hear their own echoes. All that accompanied them was their own loneliness. Around half-past 10, Summer and Sherman had pulled Grace back from the dance floor. They scolded, "That's enough. You've danced enough!" Grace had felt better after venting all her rage. The trio had gone their separate ways after leaving the club.Charlotte had been whining about wanting to eat cookies, so Summer decided to get some before returning home. Coincidentally, a bakery was just next to the club.She got some cookies and also some pastries Charlotte liked. As she walked forward, she saw Ronald and Yvette at a cross-junction. It had seemed that they had just returned from Norwood. Ronald was p
She could not hold her laughter in and chuckled as she said," I did not know I had such an effect on you. Now I'm curious to see when your face would be as thick as the Great Wall of China, and when it does, it would mean I have taught you well." "You cheeky woman. Go get some sleep soon. I'll leave when you switch off your lights," he said gently."You're here?" she said as her brows furrowed. She stepped to her window and drew her curtains open.A man was standing there holding onto his phone. While she couldn't see his expression, she could see him dressed with grace and stood relaxedly. It was almost midnight soon. Other than Mark, who else could it be?' "Why are you here at the apartment so late?""I missed you, and I wanted to come over to see..." When she heard so, her heart filled with butterflies, and sweetly, she replied, "It's late. How are you going to head home?""The car has been sent for repairs, so I will take a cab back later. Don't stand in front of the wi
"Are you trying to seduce me, Summer?" he asked with his brows raised. His eyes glinted with mischief as he gave her a once-over. Hearing so, she pinched his soft side on his waist and said, "Could you quit fooling around?""Isn't there a saying that says girls love bad boys? I would just be pretending if I were to act gentlemanly now," he said as he lightly patted her forehead.She was rendered speechless. She wondered, 'Why hadn't I realized how good he was in bantering?', and said, "It's such a waste that you're not a lecturer with this talent of yours."He reached out and held onto her chin somewhat tightly with his fingers. His tongue twirled around her lips and replied, "Having one lecturer in the family is sufficient enough, or else it would be an apocalypse when we have an argument, so having talent in speech isn't all that good. I would be in charge of working and getting what we need whereas you can take care of us and educate our children. That's the greatest plan of al
"Sure, okay. Whatever you say. Hurry up and leave, please!" she said while hurriedly pushing him out, at the same time looking out for her parents. She was worried to have bumped into them. Mark was not happy with how she was acting so sneakily, "Am I an embarrassment to you? "You're not, but now is not a good time for us to meet," she patted on his back and continued while speaking softly after grunting, "My parents haven't forgiven you yet. If they were to catch you here now, you would be blacklisted forever in their hearts. Do you understand?"He arched his defined brows and closed his eyes as he sighed, "This is a price I have to pay for my sins.""That's right. You wouldn't have to pay if you didn't commit one," she agreed while nodding. "Do you know how long would I be off their blacklist?" "I'm not too sure..."At the Valentine mansion.Everyone else was having breakfast by the dining table except for Mark. After glancing around the table and noticing him, Yvette