He spoke, and she listened. Just as he was staring deeply into her eyes, she, too, did likewise.They were so close and gazed so deeply at each other, yet they were like the two most distant beings on earth, unable to bridge the gap…“Actually, nothing between us will change. The oath I swore before my mother cannot be undone. So, let us end it here.”Mark stared at her furiously. He clutched her arms unwittingly, the veins on his hand bobbing with anger. As he overdid it, she frowned due to the pain. “It hurts…”Leaning forward, he kissed her right on the lips firmly and passionately.From between his lips and teeth, he spewed out some words, suppressed in his deep voice, “Let us be hurt, and to hell, we go together!”With all her might, Summer shoved him away. She panted heavily, and her chest was pounding.At that moment, Mark was like a relentless and wretched lunatic. She hurt him. So, he also wanted her to be hurt. May they both be hurt. Let no one be free of it. Going t
“Stop wasting your time. I will never allow Summer to be together with you, not even over my dead body. Back then, I would have been moved by your persistence.“But not anymore. Summer’s father’s portrait hangs in the living hall. Every time I see it, I am reminded of his death. Did you think that you standing here for many days could ease my immense resentment? Never!“If you do not wish to see my relationship with Summer become stale, then get away from my sight, and stay away from her. I have never been this heart-hardened before. Even though it is the first time, I will remain resolute!”She had lost him forever in just one night. How could she withstand such misfortune?He was her soulmate, her firmament. Without him, her world was in shambles, and everything before her was pitch black darkness! Just then, a call came from the office as though an emergency had occurred. Mark gestured politely and left.However, Daisy wasn’t moved a single bit. She remained headstrong.Summ
“That has nothing to do with me. I’m just here to inform you. It’s up to you whether you want to listen.”It was a brief conversation. Immediately after, Raine hung up. She found out that Samantha had no relatives in Grudin North.She had given birth to her. Therefore, burying her was simply an obligation.As for what Summer wanted to do or had in mind, that was her own matter. It was none of her concern. Not willing to trouble Grace anymore, she went to the real estate agency. There she found a house for rent. It wasn’t very luxurious, but it was accommodable.Knowing that Daisy still wasn’t ready to meet her, Summer did not perturb her. She bought some health products and handed them to Forrest so that he could care for her.The new house did not have very pleasant amenities. The windows were small, and there was no parking garage. She had planned to buy a car, that was what she thought.The transportation and navigation weren’t very convenient. Thus, there was no need for an
He wore a formal black outfit. Not a crease could be found. Only a few days had passed, yet he appeared skinnier. However, his chiseled face was even more defined and stunning.People like him were born to look good in formal outfits. He had that perfect physique—broad shoulders, narrow hips—that could rock every inch of the outfit, attracting attention. The car behind stopped as well, and the mayor of Santabaca emerged from it.Recomposing herself, she avoided eye contact and lowered her head, hiding herself among the crowd.As though there was something, Mark glanced across the crowd, and his sight landed on a certain spot; after gazing at it for some time, he averted.The three men walked side by side with each other while the rest marched behind. It was a splendid procession.The lady teacher beside her sneered, “Look at the principal and Mr. Valentine. They are both in formal outfits, but the contrast is just like heaven and hell!”All the lady teachers’ attention gathered
Her gaze was fixated on the road ahead as she focused on driving without uttering a word. She was careful as she was still not used to driving. He watched her as he leaned on the side of the window with his chin in his hand. He couldn't explain it clearly in words, but he thought she looked attractive when she was focused. He asked, "Why did you decide to get a car?" He shifted in his seat when he asked. The car felt slightly cramped for him, and he felt somewhat aggrieved. "I've decided to start afresh. Anyways, don't talk to me when I'm driving." He ignored what she said and asked, "Start afresh?" "Yes. I'm starting a new life which does not have you in it," she replied as she thought, 'I can only be cruel to myself if I'm able to be cruel to you.' His eyes darkened in a flash, and a cold, gloomy air radiated off him. He smirked and spoke up after a while, "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.." Summer didn't spare him a glace. She always had total focus on the roa
He remained on the couch after she left. Then, he got up and took out a bottle of brandy. He could see her leave further and further away until she disappeared into the void as he stood by the window. ‘What a cruel woman,' he thought. Brandy is highly concentrated, but he finished the whole bottle. He hadn't had a good night's sleep ever since she left, so he thought resorting to drowning in alcohol and numb his senses would be a great decision. Having finished the bottle, he laid on the couch, and the doorbell rang. He missed it as he was fast asleep. The person at the door opened the door herself after not getting any response, and she who stepped in was Raine. She wore a long blue coat that reached her ankles with a belt fastened on her waist and a pair of heels on her feet. She entered the room and found him sleeping on the couch. The apartment smelt of alcohol, and she furrowed her brows at how pungent it was as she wondered how much he drank. Raine headed to the
His eyes darkened after he heard her words. They were as dark as coal. "Do you really want to come?" he asked."Yes," she answered without hesitation. She was determined to go; she wanted to know which place exactly did he think was not proper for her to follow along. ...However, she hadn't expected him to bring her to the place they had come to...He had brought her to Summer's house, and he was on his knees, begging for Daisy's forgiveness while she stood aside. ‘What is going on?' she thought.‘He drunk so much just now and hasn't even sobered up, nor can he even open his eyes fully, yet the first place he thought of going is her house? Am I not hurt enough?' Her heart had ached and bled so painfully at that moment, and never had she felt this way before. The door remained shut after Daisy opened the door and shut it hard in their faces. Mark's expression did not waver, nor did it darken. Dressed in his suit, he stood there. Raine had never seen him like that. He
Mark extended his arms and carried Charlotte, who was running towards him. He raised the family bucket with his right hand and asked, "Do you want some?" Charlotte's eyes sparkled, and she raised her fair hands high as she exclaimed with her cute voice, "Yes! Yes! Yes!" He carried Charlotte in his arms and stepped towards Summer. He stood behind her and asked with his shaped brows raised, "Will you have some with Charlotte?" "No need, I'm not hungry. I still have some laundry to do," she said without turning back as she kept her gaze low. He bobbed his throat and shifted his gaze away from her. He then carried Charlotte and stepped into her room. The room wasn't huge, but it felt cozy, and there was a stalk of a flower in a vase on the table. Charlotte sat there with both her hands full as she enjoyed her fried chicken. She ate till her tummy was round, and she could not eat anymore. He smiled as he pulled Charlotte into his embrace. His large hand landed on her tummy, and
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