Just as Colton was about to speak, Waylon suggested, “Just let her stay. He’s helped Daisie a lot these days.”“Whatever.” Colton walked out of the room first.When they left, Daisie sat on the chair beside the bed and saw the empty cup on the table, so she got up and wanted to pour him a glass of water.Suddenly, she saw a note pressed under the phone that he had placed on the table.Daisie pulled out the note curiously and saw a very familiar cell phone number written on it.It was so familiar that Daisie recognized it immediately.It was not until the evening that Nollace opened his eyes. He rested the back of his hand on his forehead, and he was no longer feeling so uncomfortable.He turned his head instantly and saw Daisie leaning against the back of the chair, sleeping soundly.He was stunned because he had assumed he was dreaming when he saw her figure earlier on.Nollace got up, pulled the blanket off his body, and sat on the edge of the bed. His gaze landed on her fac
Lisa’s face turned slightly pale, and her hands resting on her thighs could not help but clench.‘Didn’t he lose his memory? Why would he think of checking me out? Shouldn’t he believe in everything that I said?’“Nollace, I got expelled from school, but I was—”“Do you want to say that you were wronged and innocent?” Nollace saw through her at first glance. “I may not remember anything from the past, but that doesn’t mean that I’m dumb.”Lisa froze in position and could not move a muscle.“Actually, I almost believed in what you said the other day, but you shouldn’t have reminded me about Daisie and her brother’s feelings for me.”Nollace had actually believed in what she said that day, but not completely.She had told him that she was friends with Daisie, but she also told him that Daisie and her brother hated him—the contradiction and urgency in the message made him feel that he was being tricked.Thus, he had asked Edison to look into her background and phone number and the
Marriage between affluent families was very common and usually happened because their families were compatible in influence. However, even if Daisie and Nollace knew each other but didn’t grow up together, it was acceptable. The helpers were discussing. Daisie didn’t hear because she was twirling her pen. Even though she looked like she was listening to Nollace’s explanation, she had actually zoned out. Nollace tilted his head, looked at her, and noticed that she wasn’t paying attention, so he tapped her head with a pen. “Focus.”She rubbed the top of her head. “Why did you do that?”“If you don’t focus, I won’t continue tutoring.” He seemed to be threatening her.She pouted and scratched her head. “Can I ask you something?”Daisie was the type that couldn’t keep things in and wouldn’t be able to focus, especially when there was something that she just had to ask.Nollace could guess what she was going to ask, “Go ahead.”“Um…” Daisie frowned. “How did you get Lisa’s phone nu
Ivanka suddenly laughed, took a drag, and slowly let the smoke out. “I’ve never seen a girl your age who’s so ambitious.”She dropped the cigarette into her beer—it fizzed and went out. “I’m going to trust you since you seem so confident. However, if this fails, you’re going to suffer, get it?”Lisa bit her lip. Since she was going to carry it out, she could not fail. “Don’t worry.”Ivanka got up and left.In the corridor, the person walking behind Ivanka asked, “Do you really trust her? Are we letting her do whatever she wants?”He couldn’t understand why Ivanka would help Evan’s sister. She was so young yet was already sucking up to people with power.It was terrifying.Ivanka smirked. “You won’t understand. This girl is going to be someone in the future. If I help her, she will owe me one.”“But aren’t you afraid that a person like her will betray you?”Ivanka was expressionless, “When someone crosses to the dark side, they can no longer be free. Either I tame her and make
Nollace was quiet.Suddenly the door opened. “Dad—”Lisa froze on the spot with a bouquet of flowers in her arms. She entered the wrong room so that Tristan would see her. She knew that Nollace would be there but didn’t expect Daisie to be as well!“I’m… I’m sorry, I thought this was my dad’s room.”She was going to leave when Tristan called out to her.She looked back. “Yes?”“Have you forgotten me? You saved me the other day.” Tristan didn’t sound as distant as the other day because… she was the person who had ‘saved’ his life.Lisa pretended to remember. “It’s you, sir.”“Your father is admitted to the hospital too?”She looked down and smiled. “Yes.”Tristan suddenly remembered what she had told him. Her father was sick, and she worked to help lighten the family burden. “You’re such a loving child.”The praise didn’t make Lisa happy but instead made her feel ashamed because Daisie was well aware of her family situation.Lisa stood in the room, and the praises Tristan sh
“That’s not what I meant.”Daisie didn’t understand. Nollace approached her. “You knew who she was but didn’t call her out. Daisie, even if you lied and denied that she was a schoolmate, my uncle would be careful of her too.”Had Lisa saved Tristan’s life by coincidence, or was it planned? Tristan trusted her now.Daisie’s lips parted. “But she saved him—”“Do you think it was a coincidence?”“What else could it be?”Nollace took a deep breath and pinched the bridge of his nose after a long pause. “I finally know why your two brothers are so worried about you.”She looked at him, not understanding. “There’s a difference between being kind and being dumb.” Nollace walked past her. “Especially for a protected girl like you, it’s normal that you’ve never seen how cruel people can be.”Daisie turned and yelled, “Nollace Knowles, you just called me dumb!”Nollace walked into the elevator without looking back.Daisie walked out of the hospital’s main doors and was angry yet sad
Lisa could only hold her back.Daisie nodded. “Alright, I’m going home then.”She turned and got into the car.Lisa watched the car drive away and bit her lip. Did she have to hope that her father would fall sick to avoid getting exposed?…The car was parked in the suburbs. Daisie lowered the window, looked at a building not far away, and pondered for a long time.The driver turned to ask, “Miss, are you looking for someone?”Daisie said, “I’ll be right back.”She got out of the car and went upstairs to Lisa’s home. It had been three years, so she didn’t know if Lisa still lived there.She knocked, but there was no reply after a long wait. The neighbor was leaving when she turned and saw Daisie. “Who are you looking for?”“Hello ma’am, does Lisa and her father still stay here?”“You’re here to see Lisa?” The neighbor showed disdain. “Yes, they do, but how could girls your age not study? That’s terrible.”Daisie was startled and frowned. “Lisa… dropped out?”She had assu
However, Lisa had not rejected the things Daisie gave her. Instead, she had accepted all her gifts again and again. She enjoyed them as if they were hers, and this could only mean one thing—Lisa herself was a born peacock.Nollace entered the private room and said, “I’m sorry. I was late.” Tristan said, “Nope. You’re right on time. The food hasn’t been served yet.”Nollace pulled the chair and sat down. He lifted his head and met Daisie’s gaze. Diaise hastily averted her gaze.The adults were talking after the food was served, while Daisie buried herself in the food without saying a word.Colton thought Daisie was not happy because of Lisa. He turned to her and said, “Lift your head up, Daisie. Don’t let some unknown person spoil your mood.”Everyone knew who Colton was talking about, and Lisa’s face sank. Nollace looked at her and teased. “Maybe we should order salmon for her. She could use the Omega-3 in it to improve her brain function.”When Daisie heard what Nollace sa