"Becca, it's really you!"The man hugged her so tightly that it felt like he might crush her bones. Rebecca felt somewhat suffocated."Who are you? Let me go!" Rebecca exclaimed. She then pushed the man away with her elbow and delivered a powerful kick to his abdomen.She had learned a lot of self-defense moves during her four years in Seardale.After all, that place was a melting pot of people from all walks of life. Things considered illegal or criminal in her home country were commonplace there.If she didn't learn some self-defense skills, pretty girls like her could easily be abducted off the streets and end up in situations she didn't want to think about.She felt more safe after returning to her home country. But she didn't forget the self-defense skills she had picked up.Her kick was precisely aimed. It grazed past the man's thigh. He clung to the nearby car for support and couldn't straighten up for some time.Rebecca snorted. "Idiot, you should think twice before h
David's voice came from behind. The Jenkins brothers instantly turned to look at him.As they laid eyes on David, their faces fell.This must be the only moment they seemed to have chemistry. Their expressions looked exactly the same.They were angry at him for kidnapping Rebecca and taking her away. Meanwhile, Ryan also despised him for setting the fire that disfigured Daniel's face. He nearly took Daniel's life.Unfortunately, nobody cared about their anger.David cast a detached glance at them before leisurely approaching Rebecca. He assumed a protective posture.Staring at her, he said gently, "Is everything sorted out at the hospital?"Rebecca nodded but then shook her head. "The doctors said my mom is temporarily out of danger. But she needs proper rest and care in the days to come. Otherwise, her health will deteriorate. So, I might have to visit the hospital frequently in the coming days."David responded with a hum. "I need to visit the hospital too. Shall we come toge
Sam chuckled mockingly. "We don't deserve your concern. Mr. Jenkins, just worry about yourself."Sam had been polite to him in the past for the sake of his friendship with Rebecca.But when Rebecca went missing after falling into the sea four years ago, he tried to persuade everyone to accept the fact that she was gone. Sam was deeply disgusted.Everybody knew the chances of surviving were slim if someone jumped into the sea.Rebecca had also jumped into the lake at Tillfort Peaks. At least they could drain the lake and find the body.But the sea was a different case. Rebecca was most probably dead.Everyone knew that. But they continued the search to keep a glimmer of hope in their hearts.Sometimes, people refused to accept reality. They wanted to continue living in their imaginations.However, Ryan wanted to be the only sober one. He went around and broke everybody's fantasies that they had woven for themselves. He wanted to reveal the harsh reality.Fortunately, the curren
Sam let out a cold laugh when he heard Maxwell's words.Maxwell made everything sound so simple. He wanted Sam to tell Rebecca the truth and make her realize David's true colors.It was absurd.If things were that simple, he would have explained everything to Rebecca while they waited for Zelda to come out of the emergency room.He heard Rebecca's conversation with that madman. It was clear that she had special feelings for David.Perhaps even she herself didn't realize the subtle change in her tone when she talked to David.Sam noticed everything when he watched her from the side.She subconsciously depended on David. It showed how much she trusted him. Even if he told her the truth, there was no guarantee she would believe him.Many things lacked physical evidence. Words alone wouldn't be enough to convince a stranger, let alone Rebecca, who wholeheartedly trusted David.Take the incident of them falling into the sea. They hadn't witnessed it themselves. How could they accur
Meanwhile, Rebecca returned to the Seabound Mansion with David. She was unaware of the series of disputes at the hospital after she left.She had been feeling hungry since they left the hospital.She didn't know how long it would take for David to prepare such a complicated dish.She was starving by the time they finished grocery shopping."Here, have some of these first."Suddenly, David tossed a plastic bag into Rebecca's arms. She was startled.When she regained her composure, she noticed that the bag contained small cakes, a box of egg tarts, and a loaf of whole-grain bread.She was surprised. "When did you buy these?"They had only browsed the grocery area in the supermarket. David had shown no interest in the snacks section as he disliked junk foods. At the checkout, he even removed a box of candy, which she secretly slipped into the shopping bag.David glanced at the girl, who was happily enjoying her snacks. Smiling, he replied, "I bought them when I went to get the fi
According to David, her relationship with Maxwell had resulted from a previous romantic failure.In Rebecca's opinion, if she couldn't spend her life with the person she loved, she would probably choose to be with someone she could get along with comfortably.She thought carefully and realized that Maxwell had quite good looks.Standing at about 6 feet tall, he had well-defined features and a handsome face.However, his eyes were concealed behind glasses. It made it difficult for her to gauge his true nature.If not for the impolite behavior he had displayed when they first met, Rebecca believed she wouldn't have had a strong aversion to him.At the very least, he should be someone she could get along with fairly well.They must have started out as friends, and he would have pursued her with politeness and courtesy. It wasn't a surprise that she had chosen him.Unfortunately, she had a negative impression of him now.Rebecca didn't dwell on this matter any further. The car soo
Becca wrote. "Mr. Winston, don't you have anything else to say to me?"Sitting at the dining table, Rebecca stared at her phone for a while. When she didn't receive any response, she couldn't hold back any longer. She quickly typed a message and sent it. Almost instantly, she received a reply."What do you want me to say?"Rebecca was stunned by this response.What was she expecting him to say? Considering the current situation, shouldn't he be scolding her now? He should tell her that the company had invested a significant amount of money and effort to resolve the issue. Then, he should ask her to work diligently and produce a certain number of drafts each month.However, he didn't say anything after informing her that the issue was resolved.Rebecca felt quite uncertain.But she couldn't simply ask him about it. She was just an employee, and it wasn't her place to bring up such matters. If she did, she would be the one questioning her employer, and that wasn't a wise
His oppressive tone pulled Rebecca out of her thoughts.She was still searching for news online.Daniel had spent money to remove all the negative news on the Internet. Rebecca couldn't find the old articles, and she was still trying to figure out which were the new ones.As she had spent many years abroad, she wasn't familiar with the apps here yet.Just as she was beginning to grasp how they worked, she heard David's angry tone. She was startled.She hesitated briefly and tried to come up with an explanation. But her mind went blank when she met David's dark and intimidating gaze.He was so frightening ... He looked like those thugs in Seardale who threatened their business. It felt like he might lock her up and interrogate her in the next moment. Rebecca timidly looked at him. For a moment, she didn't know how to respond. She wanted to look away and avoid his terrifying gaze, but an inexplicable sense of grievance welled up in her heart. It forced her to maintain eye con