Summer found herself somewhat moved by the situation. The heirs of the four major prestigious families typically carried an air of dignity and pride, making it difficult for any of them to ask for help. Yet here was Zach, lowering his tone to earnestly request her help in finding Yolanda. Recognizing this as an opportunity, Summer asked, "I can help you, but you have to answer a question for me. Did you have feelings for Yola?" "I..." Zach hesitated. Summer found his hesitation particularly annoying. She couldn't comprehend why he had hesitated. If he liked Yolanda, he should have just admitted it. If not, then he should have said so straightforwardly. "Just tell me directly. There's no need to beat around the bush," Summer said. "I can't give you a straightforward answer," Zach replied. Summer didn't understand what he meant at first. However, as she observed the furrow in his brows and his bewildered expression, she seemed to grasp the situation. Zach was going th
Zach was indeed correct, yet Summer found herself reluctant. The idea of asking for a favor from James meant she would owe him. It was a scenario she preferred to steer clear of. Moreover, it seemed only fair for Zach to assist Kelly. "Zach, let's not forget the reason I set you up on that blind date initially. It was for Kelly's benefit. "Given the circumstances, it appears unlikely that things will progress between you and Kelly. So, would you do me a favor and fulfill her wish?" As Summer contemplated the situation further, she couldn't shake off the conflict within her. Zach was a promising candidate for marriage, whom she had originally intended for Kelly. Yet here she was, constantly attempting to pair Yolanda and Zach together. Summer struggled to find the right words to convey her thoughts to Kelly. While assisting Kelly in securing a job now could be seen as a form of compensation, she knew she would need to meet with her personally later to explain everything
James immediately sensed that Summer had something on her mind. Putting aside his work, he turned to her and inquired, "Summie, what's the matter?" "I hope you can help me find someone," Summer responded. Without hesitation, James agreed. "Of course." His love for Summer ran deep, and he was prepared to go to great lengths for her. Thus, when she presented this unusual request, he was resolved to do everything within his ability to assist her. With that settled, she explained that she needed help locating Yolanda. James then tasked Charlie with conducting a search within a two-hundred-mile radius around Rosseera City. This radius covered a considerable expanse, encompassing multiple cities. Summer was taken aback and questioned the feasibility of such an endeavor. James clarified that locating Yolanda would indeed be challenging. He was familiar with her nature; if she intended to disappear, she could have ventured to other cities or even other countries. Therefore, f
On the couch, they gazed into each other's eyes. Summer wasn't in a hurry; she wanted Yolanda's emotions to settle before speaking. So, she leisurely explored the apartment. It exuded warmth, resembling a cozy home. Artistic patterns adorned the white walls, and cute cartoon figures decorated the wooden table. It was evident that, despite considering this place temporary, Yolanda had put effort into making it inviting. Arriving in the kitchen, Summer brewed two cups of coffee. She then handed one cup to Yolanda without saying a word. After Yolanda took a sip, she let out a deep breath and began to speak slowly. "Actually, I didn't intend to avoid anyone. I just needed to find a quiet place to gather my thoughts." "Have you been feeling troubled recently?" "Yes, I have indeed been dealing with some things lately." Even without Yolanda explicitly stating it, Summer knew what was weighing on her. It was likely related to her confession to and subsequent pursuit by Zach. Si
When caught in the dilemma of love, one found themselves engulfed in confusion. It was akin to being submerged in water, making it difficult to breathe, let alone calmly think things through. Yolanda found herself in this state at that moment. Someone who had never experienced love considered it sacred and divine. In her perspective, for two people to be together, their love for each other needed to be deep and profound. However, Summer wanted her to realize that love required nurturing. No one began loving someone to the core instantly; true affection grew over time as two people spent time together. "Yola, you should consider being with Zach. Only by experiencing love will you know if he truly likes you." Summer's gentle words soothed Yolanda's troubled heart, dispersing her restless thoughts. Suddenly, Yolanda seemed to understand. Maybe she should have given it a try. A young eagle that feared the sky and dared not to fly would always remain a young eagle; it would ne
The pleasant events of the day before vanished in an instant on the second day. Upon stepping into the Quigley residence, Summer was immediately met with Caroline's roar, "Summer, where were you? You didn't come back all night last night, and you skipped this morning's class!" With fiery anger blazing in her eyes, Caroline's imposing presence proved quite intimidating. As she was scolded by Caroline, Summer suddenly remembered that she hadn't informed the former about her overnight stay at Yolanda's apartment. In the Quigley family, there was a clear rule. If a Quigley daughter-in-law stayed out overnight, she needed to inform her husband and mother-in-law for safety reasons. However, Summer had completely forgotten about it. The day before had been wild. Summer had spent hours chatting with Lexi and Yola, and then they had gone out to buy cocktails and drink together. Summer smacked her forehead in regret as she realized her mistake. She immediately apologized. "Mom, I
"Madam Summer, how would I know? I'm just following Madam Caroline's orders to watch over you. I'm not aware of other matters," replied Luca in a seemingly gentle tone. However, his expression hinted at a lack of regard for Summer. In fact, Luca only dared to speak to Summer in such a manner because he had the backing of Caroline. This situation left Summer feeling even more aggrieved. She already had enough trouble dealing with Caroline's bullying; she hadn't expected Luca to also dare to mistreat her. Meanwhile, Lexi found herself unable to endure the unfolding situation. She was on the brink of stepping forward to help Summer. However, as soon as she approached, Luca intercepted her. "Lexi, what are you doing?" Lexi hesitated, feeling torn between her desire to help Summer and Caroline's strict orders. After all, Caroline had instructed that no one was permitted to aid Summer. However, Summer was quick-witted and perceptive. Sensing Lexi's hesitation, she promptl
Later, Lexi provided Summer with an explanation regarding the abundance of weeds. It turned out that Caroline was behind it all. She had wanted to punish Summer, so she had specifically instructed people not to remove the weeds a week in advance. That way, whenever Summer made a mistake, Caroline could assign her the task of weeding the courtyard. Caroline's actions revealed her true malicious nature. Summer had never anticipated her devising such a cruel method of punishment. Nonetheless, she could only resign herself to her unfortunate fate.… As time passed, two days slipped by. Bradly found himself deeply troubled at home. Felicia had been staying at his house for the past two days. During that time, she had consistently found various excuses to bother him. Sometimes it was complaints about the floors not being clean enough; other times it was about the food not meeting her standards. Bradly began to feel like he was treating Felicia as if she were some sort of d