The man's grip tightened, and the coldness in his eyes intensified.Was he a failure? Was he abandoned? Where did he fall short compared to that idiot, Daniel? Why? Why should it be he who was sent away? Why! The sensation of suffocation grew stronger, and a hint of satisfaction welled up in Jessica’s eyes. She didn't struggle, but instead, her survival instincts drove her to clutch the man's arm. She felt her wounds reopening and sensed her life slipping away.However, she would bring him down with her even if she died. To Jessica, it was better to die than to continue living in this wretched state and enduring the condemnation of everyone—even if it was self-inflicted.But there was still lingering resentment. Before Jessica’s vision slowly blurred, all that remained in her eyes was the silver mask and a jawline that bore a striking resemblance to Daniel’s. She suddenly wanted to know what this man really looked like. So, with the last ounce of her strength
Karen gave Jessica a pat on the back, assuming that Jessica's behavior was likely a result of the mental strain from the car accident. So, she didn't take Jessica's words to heart.Instead, Karen smiled apologetically at David, "Daniel, please don't take Jessi's words to heart. She's been through a lot, and though she may have wronged you in the past, she's already faced the consequences. I hope you ..." "I understand, Aunt Karen. Jessi and I grew up together, and no matter how badly she behaved before, I'll always cherish her life. Regardless of anything, she should keep on living." David played the role of Daniel very convincingly, even imitating his demeanor almost perfectly. It was as if he were a completely different person from the devilish figure just minutes ago. Jessica was left in shock, and she was unable to find words to express her frustration. Karen finally remembered to wipe away her tears, but her face still bore a pitiful expression. She said, "If you can
In Rookfort at the MRC Group, Rebecca was still holding her phone and watching the video clips of Albert’s live broadcast.Rebecca couldn't help but marvel at the speed of Internet users. The live broadcast had ended only a short while ago, and there were already video edits circulating online. Moreover, the online discussion about it wasn't quiet, especially Albert's heartfelt words. Even Rebecca was moved by what he said. For most people, such sincere emotions seemed to exist only in fairy tales. In reality, things often ended up in a mess. Even childhood friends could become enemies, let alone couples without a solid emotional foundation. And the term "social compatibility" had shattered the dreams of many as well.Certainly, there were couples in the world who grew old together. But how many actually managed to maintain that initial sincerity, smoothing the edges through the flowing river of life, turning it into companionship in the end? Rebecca watched Albert's stat
This kind of emotion had appeared many years ago when Sam saw a dirty and pitiful little white dog on the street.He felt like he was that stray dog wandering the streets.In Zelda's heart, there was only his lost little sister. While in Kenneth's eyes, there was only Zelda. Only Albert occasionally came back to take care of him, much like a passerby who fed that stray dog. So, Sam picked up that stray dog and brought it home. He had just prepared a kennel, food, and water for it.However, because Zelda was allergic to dog fur, the little dog was thrown away the day after he brought it home. When Sam had just cleaned it up, Kenneth mercilessly threw it out into the snowy yard of the Johnson residence. Sam still remembered, at that time, he cried and begged Kenneth not to throw the little dog outside. Sam promised to keep the little dog near his room, away from Zelda's sight. After all, the Johnson residence was so big, what harm could one more pet do? Unfortunately, Ke
Rebecca was quiet as she pressed her lips together. It was indeed rare for her to see Sam show such emotion. It was a real, honest-to-goodness rage. Most of the time, Sam was very lackadaisical and carefree. He used this image to hide his true self. He acted as if nothing could really pique his interest. Although he occasionally joked around with Rebecca, he never said what he really felt inside. Instead, he would simply muddle through it.He was the same when it came to Penny.He clearly liked her, but he just had to hide his feelings deep in his heart. Though everyone could see how he felt for her, he just had to deny it.It was only at a time like this that he would show a hint of his true feelings.Rebecca looked at Sam and the way he clenched his jaw. She didn't say anything to disturb him and let him quietly deal with the matter. No matter what was said or done, Penny was a talent signed under his company. It was reasonable for him, as her boss, to handle her affairs.Rebe
Besides, Sam hadn't made his decision yet.Although Sam said he would follow what Penny wanted, he didn't seem to be very sure of himself. However, at the very least, Sam was a much better person than most of the playboys in Riverwood.At least, if Penny married into the Johnson family, she wouldn't suffer, right?But when it came to a marriage, everything would depend on the couple themselves.Even if Rebecca was biased toward Sam, she still had to respect Penny's choices. She couldn't force her ideas on someone else.Listening to Rebecca, Penny seemed to become less gloomy. She put on a warm smile. "Don't worry, Becca. If I compromised with everything the Lowe family asked of me, I wouldn't be the way I am now. I'm not so easy to deal with."There weren't many people in the entertainment industry like her. After all, she didn't care much about her image online and whether it would attract new fans. She fought back as good as she got when netizens talked shit about her.Other c
"Who can say? With how silly you are, you might get tricked by a man again someday."Sam poked Rebecca in the forehead. After retracting his hand, he smoothly opened the office door, allowing Rebecca to walk through first with Oliver.Rebecca rubbed her forehead. Just as she was about to retort, she looked over to see the thin figure sitting at her desk outside.Wendy?Why had she not come into the office to see them when she came?Rebecca didn't care to listen to Sam anymore. She also didn't think overly much about the fact that Wendy had been sitting here. After all, Albert wasn't in the office. Maybe Wendy had been worried that coming in would be too awkward, so she hadn't.Besides, after what happened just now, it was possible that the company needed her to deal with some matters, too.Rebecca didn't take this to heart. She brought Oliver along with her as she stepped before Wendy."Wendy, I'm planning to go home with Oliver. Do you want to come with us?"Wendy looked at
No one expected the kid to say such a thing, so they were all frozen in shock, especially Wendy. She nearly held Oliver's hand too and said that that wasn't true. In fact, she liked him very much. Wendy had liked Albert even before he had liked her. She already wanted to go through life with him by her side at first glance, when she first saw him at school.The way he had looked, so far from reach as he gave a speech onstage, was captivating. That was why she had worked even harder. After receiving the Johnson family's financial aid, she was even more motivated. She had never stopped trying to follow him.In the end, she managed to do as she wanted and stood by his side.If she had only liked Albert in the beginning because of his looks and charisma, then she had grown to love him even more after so much time spent together. Wendy did not love Albert any less than he loved her. It was solely because she loved him so much that she couldn't bear to stay by his side when she wa