In Rebecca's memory, Daniel had never looked at her like that before. Even when Jessica returned, and Daniel started to find faults in her, he would just avoid her or give her the cold shoulder.Could the few years she couldn't remember have had such a profound effect on his personality? Was this man really Daniel?Her face turned pale as she stood there. She felt lost and did not know what to do. She remained silent. David realized that his expression wasn't right and quickly put on a fake smile. "Becca, why are you out? Didn't Dr. Collins tell you to rest in bed since your wounds haven't fully healed?""It's so boring there that I couldn't stand it. So, I thought of coming out to ask you a few things," Rebecca replied honestly.They had just rented the house and hadn't installed any of their things yet. There was an old television that supported a few channels, no internet, and a couple of books. There were a few textbooks in a cupboard, together with some exercise books and ma
"What's the matter, Dan? Am I wrong?" Rebecca didn't go on for long due to her injury. She stopped when she noticed the man's weird expression.David studied her expression momentarily before saying, "No, you didn't. I was a bit surprised that you could talk like this … "For a moment there, he suspected that she recalled something. Either that, or she had been faking it all along. However, he couldn't find any cracks in her innocent expression.Every time he locked eyes with her, she'd show that naive expression of hers. Besides, although she was talking badly about him, it was because of the story he told her, so he couldn't use that to question her. He couldn't keep her from venting.David stood up when he heard someone knocking on the door. He turned to Rebecca. "Your injuries are still quite serious, so be more mindful, and don't put any tension on them.""Alright, I understand. There won't be a next time." Rebecca was no longer angry. Instead, she was sitting properly across
Randy was betting on his usefulness to David as well as Rebecca's place in David's heart. Even though she could be abandoned at any time, he was hoping David had some sentimental value towards her and would treat her differently from a stranger. Otherwise, he wouldn't have orchestrated such a scheme to get her.Her injuries were serious, and having a private doctor in a rural town was a huge advantage. However, if David was willing to take care of his "pet", he wouldn't have tried to solve the problem the way he did.It was no surprise that David's face turned slightly serious after listening to Randy. He seemed to be weighing the weight of his words. It did seem like a better deal to have a doctor.Randy tried to push his luck. "I'm sure you wouldn't want Ms. Johnson to be sick, but do you trust the medical treatment here? Besides, everyone has a phone now. Both you and Ms. Johnson have exquisite looks. What if you were photographed and someone uploaded it to social media? The John
The atmosphere tensed. Randy noticed that David was in a bad mood and quickly stepped forward. "Ms. Brown is not feeling well. Let me handle the cooking."Rebecca was a bit at a loss and looked at David with a probing look. "Dr. Collins is a guest. How can we let him do the cooking? My injuries have gotten better. If it's really needed, then I'll ask you for help. But I believe I can still cook."Her words were more of a suggestion directed at David. However, it seemed like he wasn't paying attention to her.Rebecca furrowed her brows. "Dan, are you even listening?"David hummed lightly, but his expression remained indifferent.He walked straight up to Rebecca and scanned her legs for a moment. Then, his gaze settled on her hand. Unlike the pampered rich folks who had delicate, beautiful hands, Rebecca's hands were far from attractive. One might even describe them as rough. It made sense, considering her life was nowhere near as comfortable as that of the Brown family's servan
During the days she spent healing from her injuries, Rebecca had already sorted things out in her mind. Compared to others, they were considered fortunate for having been born into a wealthy family. They got to experience things that many others had not.Admittedly, she had some bad experiences too. But no matter what, she still felt lucky. Now, she did not find her and Daniel's current situation to be unbearable despite the injuries and hardship. As long as she was alive and well, she believed she could get through this.Rebecca didn't know how much money Daniel still had, but she felt that even if they settled down in this small place for the rest of their lives, they shouldn't waste their days away. They needed to think about a means of livelihood just in case.Moreover, since they had already rented this house, he probably didn't have much money left. What if they fell ill in the future?With that thought in mind, Rebecca found it difficult to accept Daniel's idea of moving."
Rebecca really felt bad about it. They had only lived in this house for a few days. It was less than a month, and now they were moving out. Did this mean they were just giving up on the remaining rent? Did they think they were rich?"Why are you laughing? Even if we have money, it's not right to waste it like this," Rebecca said firmly and gave Randy a stern glare.Randy immediately lowered his head and apologized. "I'm sorry, Ms. Brown." Despite his apology, his smile did not fade away. He was clearly amused.Randy had figured out why David had gone to great lengths to get Rebecca from the hospital. With her around, even while they were on the run, life seemed to be much more interesting.Rebecca cast an annoyed glance at Randy's amused expression and huffed. "I'm serious! You should take it seriously too. You may have money now, but you're not working yet. How can you afford to spend money like before?"These rich people had never experienced hardships before, and they didn'
The knocking on the door was louder than expected, and it didn't sound like a friendly visit from the villagers.David and Randy exchanged a glance, and Randy's expression grew serious. Despite the calm facade they kept up over the past few days, there were a lot of things that happened behind the scenes.The Johnson family couldn't find David, but they shifted their focus onto Randy. With how advanced the internet was, Randy even noticed a few posts online related to him. However, thanks to his plain appearance, unlike the well-edited pictures from the hospital, not many people had recognized him yet.However, this couldn't be a long-term solution. No matter how much he tried to hide, he was still the same person. The person knocking on the door could be anyone, and if they were from the Johnson family …"Why don't you go and open the door for our guest?" Rebecca had grown annoyed by the constant knocking. When she saw that the two men were still rooted in place, she frowned. Seei
"No ..." The burly man stammered. He was startled by David's gaze.David responded with a low, satisfied hum. "Since there are no issues, I'll be on my way."The man mumbled an acknowledgment, seemingly still in shock, and began to leave in a daze. However, he suddenly remembered something, and he called out to David, who was about to close the door. "Oh, by the way! We won't refund the rent even if you move out!"David remained silent. Upon noticing David's silence, the man turned around. "The contract stated it clearly! You won't get a refund!"It was his wife who handled the rental. At first, he was annoyed with how low the rent was. But he was surprised that David was going to move out after only staying here for a couple of days. "Contract?" David narrowed his eyes and sneered coldly.The burly man paused before he said louder, "Yes! The contract! This house is under a yearly rental system! And you can't get a refund! Feel free to move out if you want, but getting a refun