The police immediately brought Iris to sit down and called their colleague—the female police officer—to approach her and whisper about what she wanted to do.
Her friend nodded and sat next to Iris, taking her hand with a sympathetic gesture. Holding it."We'll listen to whatever it is. Please, what do you want to report? There's no need to rush; just calm down." The female police officer persuaded her gently, according to procedure."The incident happened several years ago. I remained silent all this time because my feelings blinded me, but I should have spoken up sooner. I regret it so much... I was afraid at that time..." Iris covered her face again and cried."It's okay; calm down first. There's no need to be afraid anymore. Everyone makes mistakes, and it's okay. Everyone deserves time to gather the strength to say something difficult."The police officer gently patted Iris's thigh."A few years ago, the man I loved tried to kill someone"Ah... yeah. I forgot you still have to work, huh? Okay, then, some other time."Sara thought Zoe hesitated only because she didn't have time, not because she felt she didn't need to hear the complaint. Sara was still cheerful as she hugged Zoe and waved goodbye as Zoe headed towards the main road. Sara needed to find a taxi since she didn't bring a car like Zoe."I didn't know you knew Doctor Sara."Zoe turned around and saw Darcy walking towards them. Darcy had left earlier to take Zoe's belongings to the car, and she apparently saw Sara."I've been in a not-so-healthy state of mind before," Zoe said, completely unashamed to admit it.Darcy nodded understandingly and patted Zoe's arm. "I'm glad you're okay now. I hope Iris dares to take steps like you did before it gets worse," Darcy said, shaking her head. Everyone now believes that Iris should also be Sara's patient."At least I'm relieved she can't bother you anymore."Of course, it wasn't jus
Zoe instantly had a bad feeling upon hearing that name, and her intuition proved correct a few seconds later when the woman called by Grayford turned around.Emily, Wolf's stepmother, was known to Zoe. A stepmother who is even crueler than Cinderella's. Her face, already quite beautiful yesterday, became even more beautiful with exquisite makeup and a stunning dress.With a sweet smile, the woman walked toward her. Zoe groaned inwardly, regretting being so happy to get the extra payment. Apparently, the job she was doing today really had to be extra special—there was a new burden because she had to meet the insane psychopathic woman."Hello, let me introduce myself. I'm Emily. I'm your fan!"Emily cheerfully extended her hand, and of course, Zoe accepted it with an equally cheerful face."Hello, thank you for being such a loyal fan." Zoe used the template response she used every time she met a fan—who claimed to have been a fan for a long time.
Zoe had to walk with heavy steps to reach her apartment. She wasn't tired physically, but mentally.Of course, the devilish woman was responsible. Zoe was increasingly certain that the nickname was specifically for Emily. Zoe still didn't know what to do.Fortunately, that party was her last job of the day. Zoe wouldn't have to work hard anymore. She just had to make small talk and smile; no more singing afterward.Now Zoe understood why Clay said it was important for her to learn acting. Revenge or not, as an artist, at the very least she should be able to act—look normal in public.Zoe also understood why Sara mentioned that many artists actually suffer from severe depression but don't show it. And she understood why Wolf provided Sara and suggested his artists regularly consult with her.Zoe liked her job because it was what she had wanted since she was a child, but it was the first time she didn't want to smile or sing. Only once did she do her job
"I like the surprise. Really, really happy!" Zoe exclaimed joyfully. It's a bit too cheerful, though, hiding the issue."Oh... okay, okay..." Wolf was certainly surprised by her reaction—more than he had anticipated—but he hugged her with great satisfaction. The surprise's purpose had been achieved."I'm disappointed that I couldn't show this off, but it's still good that you're happy." Wolf removed the hat from his head. His attempt to greet Zoe with as colorful clothing as possible had failed, but the result was still the same."How long did you prepare for this?" Zoe asked. According to Wolf's somewhat disappointed reaction, it appeared that he had taken the surprise concept seriously."A few weeks. I really racked my brain to give you an epic surprise. Well, it's decent. Even though half of it failed, you still accepted it. So..."Wolf paused, and Zoe silenced him by putting her finger on his lips. She then grabbed the maracas on the table an
Of course, they are greeted by the sun. Zoe stepped off the plane in Vallarta. The city is located about five hundred kilometers east of Mexico City. Zoe regrets not bringing sunglasses, ignoring Wolf's advice.Now she could only squint as she moved from the plane into the car. Zoe now understands why they needed sombreros here. The hat was perfect for blocking out the sun.Zoe didn't mind embracing the sun, hoping to get a little color for her skin, but the sun made her dizzy as she tried to stare at the bright blue sky and soft clouds."Because of the difference in our face sizes, this may be too large for you, but it's preferable to you constantly squinting like that."Wolf placed sunglasses on Zoe's face, instantly making her feel like the weather had turned cloudy. She didn't rebuke, even though it was clear that her difficulty was the result of Zoe being stubborn about not wanting to get tan lines around her eyes due to the sun."What about you?" Zoe a
“BEACH!”Zoe looked more alive as her eyes caught sight of blue water and white sand near the hotel where they were staying. Of course, Wolf chose the resort closest to the beach so they could fully enjoy what Vallarta had to offer."Good thing I brought more than one swimsuit," said Zoe. Her main goal was to swim in that blue sea later."They have a special beach that guests who rent VIP rooms can use for free. Separated from the beach, it is used by the general public. And of course, your husband here has booked a VIP room so you can freely use all the beach facilities," said Wolf, patting his chest proudly.Zoe ignored that and jumped to embrace him, giving kisses on both of Wolf's cheeks."My amazing husband is indeed very understanding," said Zoe."Just on the cheeks? After I spent so much money to prepare everything and just on the cheeks?" Wolf felt the reward wasn't proportional."For now, it's good enough, and... you'll get mor
"You're incredibly cute!" Zoe exclaimed as she reached out to touch Mavis's cheek—who was smiling, showing off her two front teeth, out of affection—but Dustin's hand prevented it with a push."No, you'll make her cry!" Dustin swiftly lifted Mavis, who was sitting on the sand beside Lili, and carried her away. Moving her farther."I won't hurt her! Oh my!" Zoe widened her eyes at Dustin's aggressive stance. While Lili shook her head with a regretful expression, she let Dustin take her sister away."Let alone you; sometimes I'm not even allowed to touch her. Imagine that. I'm her mother—I'm the one who gave birth to her in pain and all, but Dustin's the one in control." Lili complained.But the complaint wasn't serious. Zoe didn't see Lili as genuinely angry. Despite her complaints, her eyes didn't look annoyed.Lili even smiled afterward, watching how Dustin laughed as Mavis scattered grains of sand into the air with her tiny hands, then tu
If the worst-case scenario were to happen, Lili actually started planning the details. And of course, Zoe laughed upon hearing that possibility. It was a great plan because, in Zoe's mind, scenarios began to form to deal with the worst.Let's say her name is ruined—she can no longer be a singer, and Wolf's credibility is also tarnished; they wouldn't be poor. At the very least, Wolf's inheritance is still available as a last resort. Of course, Zoe was also beginning to make money."My advice is to just talk to Wolf," Lili said.She no longer referred to the issue as a simulation because, of course, she understood that Zoe was trying to find answers to the problem between her and Wolf."I'll try." Zoe was very hesitant to discuss it with Wolf because she had a shadow of doubt that he might do something too reckless—maybe not to the extent of killing Emily, but he could do something that would make the situation even more complicated."And where ar