Carissa released her emotions in Alex's arms for quite some time before pulling away. The pent-up frustration seemed to flow out along with her tears, and when she noticed the large wet spot on Alex's chest due to her tears, embarrassment replaced the previous emotions. It felt like she hadn't cried much since elementary school. Crying didn't seem to change anything. No matter how loud she cried, the food snatched away and thrown on the ground wouldn't miraculously return to her hands. No matter how hard she cried, she still had to go downstairs to prepare dinner alone and wipe away tears while eating. Her parents were always busy, and crying only brought them more trouble. They would look at her with impatience, threaten to take her to the detention center, and scold her for being a crybaby who didn't understand anything. Consequently, when she later sought help from the police, her heart was filled with mixed emotions.It was ironic that those who were there to help her
Carissa felt somewhat discouraged when she thought about it.She went back home due to impulse after listening to what Gina had said.Before that, she had already mentally prepared herself for a long time.Otherwise, she wouldn't have stayed on the other side of the river that night and encountered Rebecca and the others, which had been dramatically captured, posted online and used as so-called evidence of the deals between the two clubs. Carissa didn't know when she would be mentally prepared next time. So, she couldn't figure out which day would be the right time."The right time could be when you lead the team to win a championship, or during the next important holiday, or even … When you are ready to take me back to meet your parents. If all else fails, you can wait until you're ready to marry me." Alex said this very seriously, with a hint of a smile in his eyes.Although he wore his usual easygoing smile, his eyes were extremely earnest as he looked at her. The tone of h
Carissa didn't know, and she couldn't give herself an answer now.Since it was already dark, she decided to go back and have a good night's sleep.She would then think about her concerns tomorrow.After spending some time by the roadside and taking a detour along the riverbank, the traffic on the street had lessened. Alex silently accelerated and quickly returned to the hotel.The official accommodation provided by the event was on the same floor, so Alex conveniently escorted Carissa to her room. He stopped at the door and said, "Get some rest in your room. Don't overthink things. Tomorrow is a day off. If you plan to return to the base early, go with the others. If you don't want to go back so soon and have no plans, how about joining me?""Sure." Carissa, having already calmed down, seriously considered Alex's suggestion. "I'll give you an answer tomorrow morning, okay?"Although she didn't know Alex's holiday plans, the idea of going out with him to unwind and get to know e
Still in shock, Rebecca looked at the time now in Seardale.The time difference was seven hours. It was 11 at night at her place while it was nearly evening in Seardale.Based on Ellen's lifestyle, he might take a nap at noon and start to have fun in the afternoon until night time.Also, there was nothing much in Seardale. Ellen would usually be handling matters with David or scrolling through his social media in boredom.It would be impossible for him to not reply, unless he was busy.If he had to go back to Seardale with injuries …Rebecca had a bad feeling.She immediately video-called David instead.However, he did not answer.Rebecca then put her phone by the side and convinced herself not to overthink.Perhaps Ellen's return involved handling some matters in a straightforward manner. After being away from Seardale for so long, and considering the chaos there, having a central figure to take charge might have been crucial.And Ellen might have ignored her calls because
After a while, David reacted.He looked at Rebecca on the screen and asked, "So, did you call to ask about Ellen?"Rebecca nodded. "Yeah. I called him, but he didn't answer. Isn't he still in the hospital? I saw that he's suddenly back in Seardale, so I got worried for a bit. Just wanted to make sure he's fine."David was silent for a moment before asking, "What about me?""What about you?" Rebecca was confused.David looked down and said in an aggrieved tone. "I am also back in Seardale."He even put behind the Winston Group to rush back here.Did Rebecca not care about him?Rebecca looked at his expression for a moment before realizing what he meant.Then, she chuckled and thought about how childish David was.Was he really jealous of Ellen now?After some thought, Rebecca said respectfully, "Mr. Winston, you're capable and powerful, so I'm sure you'll be perfectly fine. Also, I thought you were still in Fairport, and being in your home country must be safe, right? But sin
He didn't rest at all and just made sure that his wounds were fine before handling the documents and email.Taking over the Winston Group had become more complicated with his sudden departure. There were numerous troubles to deal with. David needed to quickly wrap up matters in Seardale and then return to his home country with that troublesome doctor.As he thought about the root cause of his injury, which led to both his and Ellen's hospitalization, David's gaze darkened. He couldn't concentrate on the documents on his desk, and the pain from the wound on his waist and abdomen was intense.After leaning against the chair for some time, he got up and put on a night robe before walking out of the study.If Rebecca was here, she would be surprised to find a secret room on the top floor.The top floor of the villa had a semi-rooftop terrace. When Rebecca was around, she had purchased tempered glass to create a sunroom. In the long Seardale winter, enjoying the sunlight in this
Rebecca parted ways with Alex and Carissa early the next day. She refused to third-wheel their date. So, she firmly turned down Carissa's offer to join, even if the latter insisted. She then dragged her suitcase toward Caleb's car under Alex's satisfied gaze.As for Daniel, he joined Rebecca. The only difference was he had driven here. Naturally, he couldn't be shameless and hitch a ride in Caleb's car.The two cars drove in a single file as they sped to Fairport. They arrived around noon, which was also lunchtime.Rebecca didn't rush Caleb into parking the car. While he casually drove around the city center, she looked up nearby restaurants to have lunch in.She ultimately decided on a restaurant specializing in northern cuisine. The reviews claimed the food was authentic, and Rebecca wanted to try lobster rolls. So, she wanted to get a table there.They soon found a spot and parked. The car behind them did the same. Rebecca's ex-husband, who looked ever so familiar yet forei
Daniel couldn't care less. He never looked at his flipped-over phone on the table again. "What could be so important? Even if there's something important, it's likely to do with GN. Still, the heads of every department are responsible for deciding major factors. They'll report whatever happened to me in the monthly meeting. It won't be a big deal.""But you should still be careful. Are you really not going to find out?" Rebecca didn't understand why Daniel claimed the phone call had something to do with GN. She currently worked there. Daniel never demanded Rebecca to work in the company's offices, but she had visited before.The company's conventions and rules were well-rounded. As Daniel said, the company seldom needed him to do anything in person. That was likely because Daniel had been responsible for the Winston Group's businesses. So, he gradually left GN to their devices and didn't step in unless necessary. Yet, it was clear that this call had nothing to do with GN.Daniel