Before Albert and the others had a chance to ponder further, Sam, who had just returned from outside, interrupted their contemplations.Fearing that Sam might have used excessive force that could lead to further complications, Albert leaned in and asked, "You didn't get too rough with him, did you?" The previous commotion had resonated throughout the house, and Albert was concerned that Sam might have been overly aggressive, potentially escalating the situation. Despite the dynamics of this small community, the locals were closely-knit. While they might engage in daily squabbles and disputes, they would band together when significant issues arose, especially against outsiders. Albert was apprehensive that if the situation escalated, they might be the ones unable to leave unscathed. "Don't worry, Albert. I held back," Sam replied nonchalantly. He had probably been a bit rough outside, as his knuckles were a little red. Even in the dim light, the marks were clearly visible.
Fairport, located in Seabound Southwest, was a renowned tourist destination with excellent and convenient transportation. The city's large and ever-increasing population meant that even A-list celebrities could go unnoticed by regular travelers.On busy holidays, some celebrities were compelled to purchase regular tickets for public transportation. Their fans often hesitated to approach them, fearing they might have to give up their seats.Rebecca, accompanied by David, arrived in Fairport the following day. The city's scenic beauty was enchanting. They decided to take a break and stay overnight, allowing them to explore the area briefly.Of course, this opportunity was hard-earned, and mainly through Rebecca's insistence.She had spent nearly a month in that house and rarely ventured out, except for the day she went out to investigate David's altercation.At last, with the picturesque scenery before her and David's assurance that they could catch a flight out whenever they wished
Rebecca wasn't resistant to the idea of leaving, but a peculiar reluctance seemed to linger in her heart.She didn't know where it came from, yet it compelled her to seek a reason, perhaps from Daniel, for a compelling reason to leave."Dan, I'm not against the idea of leaving with you," Rebecca said, her gaze rife with complex emotions shimmering in her eyes.After a moment's hesitation, she expressed her thoughts."It's just that I find our current life rather fulfilling. It feels unnecessary to leave."Of course, she hadn't forgotten about Daniel's career.She knew she could get by on her own, even without relying on Daniel. She could find a job anywhere, earn a living, and support herself.However, these were her personal desires, and she couldn't impose her want for complacency on him.She continued, "Dan, I'm just saying what I’m thinking. Our life here is really quite pleasant, but if you have connections and capital abroad and want to pursue your business ventures, leav
Rebecca followed David back without immediately sitting down for a meal.After her emotional outburst and the sweat from being out all day, she felt sticky and craved a shower. Hence, even though her hunger pangs were quite pronounced, she insisted on returning to the hotel first to freshen up.The hotel's ground-floor restaurant offered a menu similar to what was available outdoors but at an even more affordable price.Prior to heading upstairs, Rebecca had instructed David to wait for her on the ground floor and pre-order their food. She wasn't picky and was open to eating whatever.David accompanied Rebecca to the room, and after seeing her off, he swapped his jacket for a different one and made his way downstairs. He also reached out to Randy and invited him to join them for dinner. Despite their time together, they hadn't grown too close.A short while later, Randy arrived at the agreed-upon restaurant.They occupied a window seat with a coastal view, where a layer of sand
Rebecca sat next to David. Coincidentally, one of the waitstaff came over with their food, which had been ordered in advance. They placed the dishes on the table."Why is there nothing for Dr. Collins? Are you not eating?" Rebecca asked, a bit taken aback. The waitstaff had left.Before Randy could explain, David, who had grabbed her steak and started cutting it up for her, spoke up. "He only just ordered. It will take a bit more time before it's served. Let's eat first.""Alright. Then you'll have to wait alone, Dr. Collins. I’m starving"Rebecca shot Randy a smile and picked up a small spoon. She took a bite of the pudding before her. She took David's efforts for granted, allowing him to help her cut up her food without any reservations.They had patronized this restaurant before when they first arrived. The food tasted decent, with the restaurant's only drawback being that they were slow to serve the food.Dishes that had been ordered in advance were still served quite quickly
There was a balcony on the third floor. The interior was a cafe and bookshop where guests could relax. Out on the balcony, there were many varieties of flowers. The majority of the flowers were roses: red, white, and champagne-colored. They were grown with other flowering vines. Under the lights, the whole setup made the place look like a utopia. It was gorgeous.When he first brought Randy here, David's first thought was that he shouldn't have brought a tasteless man, but rather the whimsical Rebecca.Roses. If the information he'd read on Rebecca was right, she loved roses the most. Clichéd but romantic roses."Mr. Winston, why did you ask me here?"Following behind David, Randy couldn't help but feel nervous when David didn't speak, even after a long while. After all, he didn't think David brought him here to enjoy the roses. That would be even more terrifying.David kept silent.He took a couple of steps forward, his thumb brushing over a gorgeous rose bloom that was luxuri
Randy fell into a stupor again. He nearly wasn't able to react to that. Who had gone missing?"Mr. Winston, is it possible that Ms. Johnson has simply wandered off somewhere? Or maybe she's washing up in her room and didn't hear your knock. Wait a moment and she might come out in a while."Randy started to defend Rebecca, ignoring how he had been suspicious of her during dinner. He immediately tried to reason with David and calm him down.However, it became clear that his efforts were useless.David's voice turned even more enraged at Randy's feeble attempts to calm him down."Get up here now. Don't make me repeat myself.""Yes, sir!"Not daring to say more, Randy rushed upstairs to the room they had booked after answering.His own room was on a different floor than Rebecca and David's. They were both in the presidential suite on the top floor. The setup there was no different from an apartment, having a master bedroom and a smaller bedroom.Randy didn't know which room Rebecc
"Dr. Collins? You're here too?"Rebecca was wearing a very casual outfit that made her look sunny and easygoing. She was holding a white plastic bag. It seemed to hold two portions of takeout. Condensation collected at the opening of the bag, obscuring what was inside."It's good that you're here, Dr. Collins. I brought some food. I was going to call you up here to collect it, but since you're here, you can stay and eat."Rebecca didn't notice Randy's odd behavior. She walked past him toward the smaller bedroom and called out for Daniel. After that, she went to the dining and prepared the takeout for dinner, chattering as she did.When she looked up and turned around, David was standing by her side, his expression icy. His eyes stared fixedly at her.Rebecca was shocked and took a step back. Her back met the edge of the marble table. She patted her chest in small motions."You scared me! Why didn't you say anything when you came out? You didn't even make a noise when you walked o