"Madam …"Josephine looked up at him, waiting for him to continue speaking.Phineas hesitated and said, "It's nothing. Get some rest, Madam. I'll take these two puppies away for now. I'll bring them to you after you've recovered."As he spoke, he stood up to pick up the puppies, placing them back in
Josephine turned around stiffly. A Bentley was on the lawn, and Lewis came out of it. He was still in his black trench coat. After getting off the car, he strode into the house, seemingly in a hurry.Lewis came to the door, and his gaze met Josephine's. Time seemed to stand still; the only thing in
Dr. Halliday was scared out of his wits. With a quiver, he dropped the pills. Alarmed, he turned and saw Lewis standing behind him with a frosty expression, eyes boring into him."Why did you stop talking?"Dr. Halliday gulped. He stole a glance at Josephine and stuttered, "It's her physical debilit
Josephine was silent momentarily. Then, she got up to leave.However, Lewis pulled her back before she could take another step. Josephine fell back on the sofa and bumped her calves against it; sharp pain shot through her body.She opened her mouth, her face a picture of agony as the pain triggered
"Didn't you drive here?" Lewis asked. Sierra hugged him and said coquettishly, "I'm scared. Listen to that howling wind. How can you have the heart to allow a defenseless woman like me to drive back alone?" She looked at him with tearful eyes.Sierra was attractive. She was already pretty enough, t
But the scent of gardenia overthrew the other. It was the scent Josephine was most familiar with. She listened to his beating heart, and a wave of calmness crept into her chaotic one.Josephine reached out and wrapped her arms around his sturdy waist. She buried her face in him and indulged herself
Josephine looked up into the bear's motionless eyes. Suddenly, the black beaded eyes moved and woke her up with a start.She opened her eyes to dazzling brightness.She looked out the window and realized it was already morning. Beside her, the bed was empty.She sat upright in bed, her calves aching
Josephine stared intently at her, eyes boring into the divorce certificate.Sierra proudly walked up to Josephine and waved the certificate. "What else do you have to say?"Josephine's eyes were blank, fixated on the divorce certificate. She subconsciously reached out to take it, but Sierra dodged h