The taste of life.James had finally learned what the taste of life felt like.“Xander, I was just messing around with Young Aunt. It’s just a joke”“Just a joke?” Xander looked at James with his googly eyes, feeling bewildered.“Yes, a joke.”“I wasn’t joking with you, James. You did bully me!” Sarah disagreed.As soon as she disagreed, she instantly realized that the fight she had with James was actually over nothing that could make her mad.Why did she start the fight?She was standing there and holding Xander, feeling so lost.“Alright, it was my fault. It won’t happen again.” James remembered the things Isaac warned him about earlier, that women were to be sweet-talked to. The way he just did it should be good enough.Isaac’s eyes were opened wide, feeling astonished.Watching from the video call, Francis not only widened his eyes but his ears were opened as well, not wanting to miss out on any of the good parts.‘James has really fallen for it this time.’‘Also, Four
“Yes.”Up until that point, James was dying to kick Isaac so hard that he would be flying to outer space. However, he understood that he must not do it in front of Sarah because that would be too brutal for her.After hearing James confirm Isaac’s identity, Sarah snorted and said, “You’ve got it all wrong, Mr. Cooper. James and I are strictly friends. About your fourth sister-in-law, I’ll help him find one soon.”Sarah was already calm by then.Thinking back about the fight she started with James, he had made it clear with Xander that he was just messing with her.Yes, every word that he said was all just a joke.The stuff he said about the things people did when they loved someone, when he asked if she loved him, they were all nothing but jokes.If she had really taken it seriously, she would only make a fool out of herself.Isaac was stunned at first after listening to Sarah. Then, he tried to compress his lips as hard as he could because if he did not, he would definitely bu
Sarah was in no mood to deal with James who had just come out from washing his hands.Xander went to Sarah’s side and asked her, “Young Aunt, you’re not mad anymore, right?”He asked in the gentlest way possible. The kid was still worried that Sarah and James were mad at him.Sarah turned her head to James, recalling the time when he apologized to her in front of his brother and how she was throwing her kicks and punches at him right in the middle of the street. She failed to hold back her laughter, and asked, “Is your brother blind, James? We were fighting in the street like that and that somehow made him think that we were related. That’s hilarious.”James looked upset; he did not answer Sarah.He made it so clear to her of the things that people did when they loved someone, and she still did not get it.Or, was his delivery not straightforward enough?He had already sweet-talked her.Thinking over it, James took out his phone and started scrolling on it while Sarah was readi
Xander kept eating and looking at his toys at the same time, shoving his dinner in his mouth very quickly. In the blink of an eye, he had finished his dinner and darted to his toys to start playing again.“Xander, don’t—”When Sarah was about to give Xander a lecture, she was interrupted by James, “It will stop happening when his excitement wears off.”Sarah thought about it and agreed, “Were you like that too when you were a kid?”“I was alright.”“So you were like that! Otherwise, you wouldn’t understand Xander so well.”Sarah took another look at the two of them. She was so positive that the way those two guys played with their toys were definitely the same.“Let’s go look at some kindergartens first thing in the morning.”“Do I have to ask for another school leave?”“I’m fine with bringing Xander myself. I was just worried…” James turned his head to Xander to indicate what he was trying to say. The bottom line was, he enjoyed the picture of him being with Sarah and Xander,
Sarah could not understand what Qiana meant. “What do you mean?”“You don’t understand what I’m saying? Sarah, you’re just pretending.” Qiana glared at her, as though trying to skin her alive.“Joshua came after you?” Sarah could only think of last night’s incident. She did not expect Joshua to act so quickly. For Qiana to come reason with her in such a hurry, she was obviously at her wits’ end. “I’ve transferred schools. Are you happy now?”“Transferred?” Sarah was stunned. She did not expect Qiana to be kicked out of Enlightening Middle School. Qiana was already a Sixth Form student who was just about to take the college entrance examinations. For her to transfer at this time seemed a little capricious.Having transferred to a new school and sit for the college entrance exam without being acquainted with the environment would definitely affect her studies for the next few days.Furthermore, Enlightening Middle School was the best high school in T City. Other high schools were incom
”Sarah, don’t wait until you’re free. Summarize it for me quickly, please. The entrance exam is coming soon.” Ann would not let her off.Sarah thought about it and agreed. “Sure. I’ll find some time tonight and have them ready for you by tomorrow.”“I want it too.” One of the girls passing by overheard Sarah’s offer to summarize her learning notes for Ann did not want to pass the chance.“Sure. Everyone can have a copy after I’ve prepared it,” Sarah offered generously.All of a sudden, one of the students commented snarkily, “Tsk, it’s been three years and you’ve never gotten good results. This is most likely plagiarized.”“Melanie Shaw, you’re the one plagiarizing. You plagiarize every subject.” Ann shot back before Sarah could react. If Melanie picked on Sarah, that was the same as picking on her. She would not let it pass.“Ugh, I’ve just made one comment. Why are you so worked up?”“Which of your eyes saw Sarah plagiarizing? I’ll be convinced if you can show me the evidence.”“I’m
It was unlikely.James had already arranged for Nanny Jarvis to take care of her and Xander. If he stayed back as well, the apartment would not have enough space.He would not be able to sleep in her bedroom as Nanny Jarvis would be around after all. Even if he was shameless, she was not.Unlocking with her fingerprints, she was met with silence as she pushed the door open gently.She peeked inside. The place where Xander loved to play with his toys in the living room was sparkling clean, with only two boxes placed in a corner.Xander was not in the living room. He must have gone to bed.Walking in, she finally saw James on the couch.Upon seeing him, she finally noticed that he had fallen asleep.Right on the couch in the living room.On his legs was his laptop in screensaver mode.It seemed that he had fallen asleep for quite some time.Sarah took note of the temperature in the living room. The aircon was quite strong, making it a little chilly.She went to the empty room from last n
If James was asleep, so be it.It was easier to fall asleep after drinking.“Ms. York, is something the matter?” John answered quickly and asked respectfully.“James is here with me. Do you think you can come pick him up?”“T-t-this...I’m already in bed,” As John replied, he lightly pinched the person beside him.Sarah immediately heard an astonished exclamation.A female voice.She immediately felt awkward. “S-s-sorry to interrupt. Can you help me notify the Marshall family’s caretaker that James won’t be going back tonight.”With James that drunk, she felt bad to force him to go back home.After all, this apartment was his property too.She was technically living under his roof.“Sure. Don’t worry. I’ll notify the caretaker.” John ended the call right after that.James had been drinking.It was the wine that he personally delivered.Although others may not know what went on in James’ head, John understood him.Back when Wendy invited Sarah to the Marshall family home, James had rega