Oliver was 9 years old. Compared to four years ago, he had grown much taller. Rebecca had been the shorter one among the Johnson brothers, which explained why she felt good when being hugged by a 9-year-old little boy.She was finally not the shortest!But wait until she found out that Oliver was only nine years old! Then, she would start wondering what these little kids had been fed. How could someone be that tall before they graduated from primary school? How unreasonable it was!She remembered she was never that tall when she was still studying. However, it was not the time to talk about height. The ward was suddenly full of people. Fortunately, the VIP ward was more spacious than usual, or else it would feel more crowded.The mood in the ward had also lightened up, which was always good to see.Zelda, who was resting on the bed, had also cheered up, "Thankfully, you guys didn't arrive at Fairport together. If Felicia and all were here, there wouldn't be enough seats fo
Rebecca didn't stay in Ellen's ward for too long.One of the reasons was that they tended to quarrel a lot whenever they talked to each other. Ellen was in the hospital because of her, so it meant she couldn't quarrel with him since she was in the wrong, and there was nothing else left to say.Since they couldn't talk the way they usually talk, Ellen started complaining about his pain to Rebecca. Rebecca thought, "What a boring conversation."Ellen hadn't seen Rebecca act this patient before. Initially, he was simply trying to ask for her sympathy.Now he started to feel guilty about it.The conversation ended quickly.Moreover, lunchtime was approaching. He was afraid that he was holding Rebecca from having lunch. After a while, he started to urge her to leave. When they were leaving, David, who had been quiet this whole time, finally said something in support of Rebecca.He said that Ellen couldn't blame Rebecca for his injury, it was only because he was not being careful
Rebecca didn't understand why Caleb would suddenly ask about her cooking. She didn't hide anything from Caleb and briefly told him about her life in Seardale. She did try to cook when she was overseas, but only when David was not around. If David found out she was cooking, he would surely think she would mess it up and even burn down the kitchen. After a while, even Rebecca started to believe that she would mess it up.Caleb was even more speechless now.Rebecca wasn't aware of Caleb's annoyance, and she kept on saying, "Cal, I actually thought my cooking was not bad." Caleb kept quiet.Rebecca said confidently, "I've never learned how to cook but I can cook pretty well. Am I not a genius? I will cook for you guys when I'm back home. What do you think?"Caleb looked at David who was now cooking in the kitchen. Then, he looked back at Rebecca and nodded. "Sure …"Unlike Rebecca, David wasn't a genius. His cooking skills were a result of practice.In the beginning, his co
After a while, Caleb couldn't help himself but ask Rebecca what she thought about David.He heard from Sam that Maxwell had told Rebecca everything about David.However, looking at their interaction earlier, it was clear that there wasn't any awkwardness between them.If Rebecca had feelings for David … Merely thinking about the possibility of it made Caleb cringe.For now, the Johnson family thought that it would be better for Rebecca to go back to Daniel than for her to be together with this two-faced madman.He was quite a bad character before. Who knew if he had really changed or if he was just hiding his true intentions?That was why Caleb took the risk and asked Rebecca that question to clear any of his doubts.If Rebecca had feelings for David, he would have to think of a way to get her to forget that thought.If she had no feelings toward him at all, then that was the best-case scenario.As for Caleb's question, Rebecca had made it clear before.When Caleb asked again
However, how could a coat compensate for their four years of friendship?David didn't care about the competition with Caleb at all.Rebecca simply wanted to move back to her own place. There was nothing wrong with that.The news just came too suddenly, but he would be able to accept it eventually. Moreover, when he thought about some other aspects, it made a lot of sense for Rebecca to move back.They weren't officially a married couple. It wouldn't reflect well on them if they kept living together.So, the matter was settled.Rebecca didn't expect it to go so smoothly.She thought it would create distance between her and David once she told him about it.At this moment, her good impression of David became even better. In the video, David was said to be a sinister guy. Now, it seemed like the information came from a rather dubious source. It was either that or that people really could change.Whichever Rebecca chose to believe, David would remain a good guy in her perspect
Caleb had never come across someone quite like this in all his years. Individuals who were ruthless and heartless weren't an uncommon sight. After all, there were many psychologically disturbed people, whether in prison or occasionally portrayed in gripping documentaries or films. However, this was his first encounter with someone so theatrical and dramatic. In the past, if someone had questioned whether stumbling upon a jackal feigning pity and playing the victim was conceivable, Caleb would have emphatically asserted that such a situation was utterly impossible. Now, as he grasped that it was not only possible, but unfolding right before his eyes, all he could articulate was a sense of nausea. He could even understand why Sam often wore perplexed expressions. David truly left them at a loss for words. If Caleb hadn't been naturally courteous and reserved, combined with the fact that he wasn't much of a talker, the scenario might have escalated into a complete spectacle, w
While Daniel playfully teased Rebecca on his phone, a bombshell dropped within the Winston Group. The news spread like wildfire and sent shockwaves throughout the entire Fairport community. Daniel wasn't the last to catch wind of it, but he certainly wasn't the most surprised either. In stark contrast, the key personnel, who had been nurtured by the Winston Group over the past four years, felt a deep sense of injustice on Daniel's behalf upon learning of the new directives issued by Mr. Winston Senior. "What's going through Mr. Winston Senior's mind? We've been under your leadership for so many years. Now, just because the person he ousted years ago is back, he's just handing over all his shares to him. On what basis? What about your hard work? Have you been toiling away for nothing?" "Even those with regular jobs receive a decent salary. But you? A symbolic one-dollar salary each month. Isn't that an egregious injustice?" "Exactly! What does Mr. Winston Senior think of you
Daniel: "It hasn't been too busy. It's just that a few things from this afternoon are bothering me. I ended up feeling a bit irritable. So, I made the choice to skip dinner and stay back at the office. "Eventually, I looked up and unexpectedly caught sight of the breathtaking sunset outside the window, which instantly brightened my mood. "Becca, what do you think of this view? Do you think it's beautiful?" Daniel sent another photo. Compared to the previous one, the sky at this moment was even more vibrant. The sunset was filled with reddish hues. It was indeed beautiful. Even just looking at the photo was breathtaking, let alone seeing it in person. However, this photo confirmed Rebecca's suspicion that Daniel wasn't at GN Jewelries. The reflection showed a different office interior than when she signed the contract in Daniel's office. This one seemed larger and more spacious, but the vibe was colder. It was strictly business-oriented. Becca: "It's beautiful." Becc