She actually didn't want to say that about Rebecca. After all, Rebecca had just returned from overseas. She took a long journey from Fairport to Rookfort. Even if she hadn't visited for four years, and didn't make any calls, she was still part of the family after all.But they had been rude to Mary.Even if Mary had a bad temper, was divorced, and had a child to care for, she was still better than her other two children. She knew that her parents had aged, and she lived with them to accompany them.The same could not be said for Zelda and Henry.One married a poor guy without listening to them, and now she didn't care about the Stigg family because her husband had gotten rich. Another forgot about them after marrying and moved out once they separated from the family, as if they were afraid that James and Angela would disturb them.Luckily Angela had three children, or else she and James would be living on their own.When she thought of this, Angela became defensive of herself.
Mary kept silent. She looked at Angela as if she was asking her to rescue her from this predicament.Angela, unexpectedly, didn't say anything.She thought that Mary had truly gone overboard this time.James and she were still alive and yet Mary said such words. It was… disappointing.James didn't want to argue anymore. He left after he put everything back in the boxes.On the table, Mary took a glance at Angela and asked cautiously, "Mom…"It was fine if Mary offended James; he had never been on her side after all. Angela was the one who gave her pocket money, so it was enough to just please Angela.But Angela didn't try to comfort her like she usually did. She simply avoided meeting Mary's gaze, "Let's eat."She didn't say anything else after that.Mary could only continue with her meal and say one or two words to flatter Angela, or help serve Angela the dishes, hoping to gain her favor.However, Angela remained quiet.…As for Rebecca, after she left the villa with Alber
The meal had successfully brushed away all the negative feelings Rebecca had.Those overthinking tendencies, grievances, and regrets had all been forgotten in the midst of laughter.After all, who didn't like being praised?Although it might not be sincere, it was nice to hear.Moreover, Henry and Emily were not insincere in their praises.They enthusiastically expressed their concerns and care, and their behavior during the meal showed how much they respected and cared about the youngsters.Even Albert, who was usually more mature, also seemed like a kid there. He also received criticism and praise like the others.For instance, if Albert forgot to place the cutlery properly, or if he kept looking at his phone, Henry would scold him. If he took out a cigarette and held it between his fingers, Emily would reprimand him too, even if he didn't light it up.As for Rebecca, who was well-behaved and not picky, all she received was praise.She had been smiling the entire meal.She
The restaurant that Rebecca had booked was a Western restaurant at Riverwood that had good ratings.It was different from Gourmet Haven, which mainly offered local dishes. She chose a Western restaurant for the atmosphere. The food was quite good, but the portion sizes were small. The restaurant's interior was impeccable. In fact, even just taking a photo outside the restaurant and sharing it on social media prompted people to inquire about the restaurant.Rebecca didn't wait for David to arrive before ordering some food in advance. The restaurant served small portions, and she didn't want to starve herself.It was no wonder this restaurant had high ratings. Their desserts were exquisitely made, and even the beverages were related to characters from popular animation series. In this era where appearance was considered a virtue, aesthetics might be more important than value for money.Moreover, the food was delicious enough, and the price unsurprisingly matched the cost of livin
"Let's go and see the surprise I have for you," said David as he wiped his mouth. He looked at Rebecca sitting opposite him and spoke calmly.Rebecca couldn't wait any longer. She couldn't feel at ease before she saw Susan with her own eyes.Hence, as soon as David said that, she asked the waiter to present the bill. She did not want to delay it any further.She didn't even let David pay for the meal as his apology. Rebecca quickly scanned the QR code, picked up her coat, and left."Let's go!" said Rebecca."You are so excited!" David laughed.There was a hint of teasing in his pitch-black eyes, but there was also something unfathomable about them.Rebecca pursed her lips. Perhaps as she realized that she had made her intentions too obvious, she stayed quiet by the side and waited for David.But David was still relaxing and didn't seem to want to leave anytime soon. Rebecca couldn't stand it anymore. She said, "We have finished the meal. It's not good to keep sitting here for
As the even more dazzling fireworks illuminated the night sky, the uneasiness in Rebecca's heart solidified. "Becca, will you marry me?" The man before her knelt down on one knee while holding a large bouquet with a stunning diamond ring. The fireworks in the sky reflected off the ring and made it sparkle. The surrounding crowd erupted in applause and cheers. Alongside the people strategically placed by David, spontaneous onlookers who had been out shopping joined the celebration. Smiles lit up their faces as they clapped and cheered. They shouted phrases like, "Marry him!" and "I do!" The fireworks continued to illuminate the night sky, and even drones weaved through the display. Amidst this lively atmosphere, a chill ran down Rebecca's spine. She gazed blankly at the man before her and was uncertain of how to respond. Behind David stood Susan, who was being held captive by a man with an exotic face. The man dressed like an ordinary person; his arm was draped over Susa
Go home? Rebecca blinked as she glanced at the luxurious villa outside the car window. This place definitely wasn't her home. Recalling the spectacle in the city center a while ago, she could easily imagine what the public opinion was like. Undoubtedly, it was likely that this proposal had already been captured by many and posted as short videos online. If David had wanted to, he likely would have escalated the situation, while ensuring that the Johnson family was aware of it. Thinking about the incessant buzzing phone in her bag a moment ago, Rebecca felt a headache coming on. She hadn't figured out how to explain to her family that she accepted a proposal from such a lunatic. Taking a deep breath, she turned to David and asked, "If I say I want to go home, Mr. Winston, would you be willing to drive me back to the Johnson residence? It might take an hour or so to get there from here." She certainly didn't consider this place as her home. Leaning against the backsea
Rebecca was so lazy that she didn't even bother to open the videos and see what comments were written about them. Just watching these videos and the mismatched captions on the thumbnails made her feel suffocated. After locking her phone, she rested in silence. Inside the car, silence prevailed, with only the mechanical hum of the engine breaking the quiet. Occasionally, when Rebecca opened her eyes, all she saw were the passing streetlights. It wasn't until the surroundings became vaguely familiar that Rebecca's inner restlessness began to settle. She felt like a lost child finally finding her way home. As the car approached the familiar breakfast shop not far from her home, her anxious heart finally settled. Home was all that mattered. "Just a little more until I'm home," she thought. She was determined not to close her tired eyes. She feared that if she closed and opened her eyes again, she would not see anything familiar. A few minutes later, the car reached a narr