I did not know what I was hesitating for. I had always been brave to admit my feelings. Though I would admit that I loved Nicholas for so many years, I was unsure if I could claim that I could love someone now. I sighed. "Give me a little more time." Pete hugged me tightly. "I guess I was too hast
I immediately threw my pillow down at him. At that moment, I really wanted to suffocate him with it! "Ow, ow! You're hitting me! This is domestic violence!" Pete dramatically clutched his head as he wailed on the floor. I paused suddenly. "How could it be domestic violence when I'm not part of you
I hesitated. "What big boss are you talking about?" "Ms. Jones, would I ever do anything to hurt you? This is your chance!" The director was excited. "When we first spoke, I knew you were an ambitious person. Although people are becoming more and more civilized, legal education is still an importa
"Ah! Do you know each other?" The director clapped his hands. He desperately tried to smooth things over as if he was oblivious to the awkward atmosphere. "That's great! Then I don't need to make introductions. Mr. Marcus and Ms. Jones, you two have a good chat. I won't disturb you!" He nodded rep
Marcus suddenly came close to me. His face contorted with anger. He shoved me toward the two men and ordered, "Don't go too far. Just take a few intimate photos and send them to me!" Instantly, I was restrained by the two men. The one I had hit earlier glared at me with gritted teeth as if he wante
The sharp pain in my neck made every nerve in my body throb. I said coldly, "Let me go!" Marcus's expression changed rapidly. As more blood flowed from my neck, he grew increasingly worried. He became anxious. Not only was he concerned about Pete, but he also knew he could not face Nicholas if any
I figured that Jasmine's pain was likely due to her previous injury. There were surely some lingering effects after having such a serious condition. But this was not a good time for me to dwell on that now. She was so focused on her call that she did not even notice me walk by. I went to register m
"Let go!" Nicholas's annoyingly handsome face would attract too much attention. I did not want to make a scene with him at the hospital entrance. "Tell me what's wrong, and I'll let go!" I was getting irritated. He was here for Jasmine, so why was he concerned about me? "It's none of your business