14I almost didn't remember how I left the basketball court. When I came to my senses, I had already left the campus' main road and taken a path to a lust poplar forest with thick branches and leaves.Two of the street lamps were broken and the road was dark.I walked carefully down the gravel path and sat on an empty bench. Finally, I covered my face and sobbed in a low voice.It was quiet and hot on summer nights. The dense poplar trees obscured the sky, and even the moon could only see a small portion of it through the gaps between the branches and leaves. Only the sound of insects could be heard occasionally in the forest.Suddenly, a hand covered my mouth from behind."Hey beautiful, did you break up with your boyfriend? Why are you crying alone here?"His hand was sweaty and reeked of alcohol. For a split second, my hair stood on end, and a chill ran down my spine.Who was this man? Why did he appear on our campus?My scream was muffled by him. I fought furiously, but th
16I was in love with Trevor.He insisted on inviting Riley to dinner, saying he wanted to express his appreciation for her contribution to our relationship."Why don't you ask your friends to join us? They also encourage us every day," I said.When we walked towards the restaurant, we ran into Avril on the way.She was still stunning, but she looked awful. She forced herself to come over and say hello to us before leaving.Suddenly, I recalled one thing. "That day, you went shopping with me for hair clips and a cap, and I ended up going back to school by myself. Why did you go to see Avril?""Because she sent me a message implying that my father's death might something to do with my mother," Trevor said, raising his eyebrows. "When I got there, I found that she lied to me again," he said.It suddenly dawned on me. "So you wanted to learn more about lipstick colors in make-up class after accompanying Avril to try on different lipsticks," I said."Don't talk nonsense! I sat i
That woman ruined my family. So, to take revenge, I deliberately approached her brother.I lived in his house and tried hard to lure him. But he was so calm that he had never been disturbed.I could not help but sneer at him as I felt deeply depressed.However, after a long time, I cried. "I was a child at that time and was too naive."He responded slowly but his eyes were full of aggressivity. "You should pay for what you said, whether you were a little girl or not."1To get close to Jacob Cotton, I appointed a coincidence.At the bar entrance, where colorful lights flashed, I fell in front of his car with my snowy neck and arms covered by wounds.Two testy men chased after me, and before they could finally catch me up, I pitifully asked for help from the man in the car."Please, take me home."As the bright car light suddenly cast, I subconsciously closed my eyes. The man's cool voice came after. "Come."I lowered my head and smiled secretly when my hair fluttered down an
3Jacob drove me to the south gate of the school and then returned to his company.Before he left, he told me, "Call me after class. If I don't answer, take a taxi home."I responded obediently and watched his car turn around and leave. I did not turn to the college until he disappeared from my sight.Since it was the first year of college, few students would dare skip class, so the classroom was full of people. Fortunately, my roommate had taken a seat for me.I sat down next to her and took out my textbook and phone from my bag. I saw a new message at the glance of the phone as usual.That was my dad."Lindsay, go home tonight when you are free. I have something to discuss with you."Ever since my mom passed away, he had never spoken to me in such a gentle and intimate tone that I had a momentary trance when I saw this message.When I came to my senses, I suddenly remembered what Zoila had said to Jacob last night.I gradually understood. Staring at my phone, I could not he
5In the next few days, I did not return to school until the wound on my face disappeared.And Jacob also began to work at home.When my roommate handed me the note for sick leave, he could not help asking curiously by the message, "I did not know you had an uncle before."Being questioned, I subconsciously glanced at Jacob.Jacob was staring intently at the computer screen at a table not far away.He should be a little shortsighted so he would wear a pair of wire-rimmed glasses when working. The lenses of the glasses were very slight, but they hide the cold and indifference in his eyes behind, only leaving gentleness and peace alone.But I had witnessed how he treated the employees yesterday. I knew very clearly that Jacob was not as gentle as he looked.I hugged the pillow and lost attention for a moment.In fact, from all aspects, he did not look like Zoila at all.If I had not heard their conversation with my own ears, I would never have thought that she and Jacob were ac
9As I was in a bad mood, I ordered a bottle of lychee wine during dinner.The bright pink liquid tasted sweet as well as it looked like in the glass bottle.I couldn't help but drink a lot and didn't expect it to be so strong. On the way back, a tipsy feeling gradually surrounded me. So I leaned against the back of the passenger seat, with my cheeks and ears burning.Jacob parked the car and came over to open the door for me.I moved my hand and looked up at him pitifully. "I am too weak to walk on my own."He smiled indulgently and reached out naturally to carry me out of the car.I put my face on his chest and heard his heartbeat gradually accelerate.He walked so steadily that I did not feel any jolt. I could only see the light change and then a warm scent came around me."Lily, we're home."I suddenly felt a lump in my throat. As soon as Jacob put me down, I threw myself into his arms and cried."I haven't had a home for a long time..." I clutched the fabric of his shir
11I did not ask Jacob about Zoila any more, but what I saw in his car was deeply inserted into my mind.Who was the man with Zoila Cotton? Wendy was so arrogant that nobody except him could help her tidy up her hair. There must be an extraordinary relationship between them.Furthermore, I thought of Donald and could not help but laugh.Since he cared so much about Zoila and Wendy, it was very likely that he did not know about that man's existence.Or, he would experience the same mood as my mum when she was alive.I looked out of the window at the dense rain and wondered when I could tell Donald this.At this moment, the voice of the door opening came from behind.I quickly hid my expression and ran to the entrance. "Jacob, here you are."I was busy reviewing for the final exam these days. Jacob was not spare either. I had heard from Edward that Jacob was now putting all his attention to an important company item. He could not allow any mistakes.When I looked for him in the
13Donald Abbott roared angrily, "Jacob Cotton! What do you mean?""I mean, you have been a cuckold for so many years. You are really a genius and contributed a lot to my sister." Jacob sneered, and swept his eyes over Donald. "If I were you, I would do a DNA test to with that dead embryo and Wendy, who you had raised for five years.""Donald Abbott, you don't know you have asthenospermia, do you?"Donald's entire body froze there as if his vitality had been drained away in an instant, and even his lips were trembling. A moment later, he suddenly pushed Jacob away and rushed out of the ward.Zoila was lying on the hospital bed and looked at Jacob with her face ashen. "It is you. You designed everything to cheat me."Jacob came in slowly and walked to her bed step by step. The ward was quiet, and the only clear voice was made by his steps on the ground.One step after another, as if he was stepping on my heart.He stopped by Zoila's bed, lowered his eyes slightly, and looked dow