Notus’s smile did not change. He sized up the two of them and then looked at Ruth helplessly. “It’s good that you’re not injured. Go in. I’ll take over here.”Pearl was stunned.“You’re a girl. Don’t be too impulsive next time you encounter such a problem. It wouldn’t be good if others saw you.”These two simple sentences contained a lot of meaning.He had seen everything.It also confirmed what Ruth had guessed. Aquilo was indeed prepared to come over, but he was stopped. What they did was only permitted because of Notus.Pearl was shocked by this conclusion. She stared blankly at Ruth.Ruth’s smirk had disappeared, and she said slowly, “It’s not that I’m impulsive. I just feel that some lovesick girls are too pitiful. If your lover had been lucky enough to meet someone who helped keep a clear head before she met you, she wouldn’t have ended up like that, too.”Notus’s expression changed. “You—”“Then, I’ll leave the rest to you! I helped you clear the obstacle to Aquilo’s en
That explained how Pearl greeted her when she first spotted Ruth.In other words, she had not even been sure if Ruth was there. Had she just been testing the waters by using their names?“Why are you here alone?” Ruth asked curiously.Pearl stayed silent.Ruth pursed her lips. Right. She forgot that they were no longer friends. She turned around and gave Abel a look.Abel got the signal and was about to ask, but changed his mind in the end.However, when they sent her to her house, he reminded Pearl, “For two people to make it work, the most important things are trust and communication.”Pearl’s hand on the car door handle froze. She turned back around nervously. “You told Tom?”Abel said, “No, but it might not be the same next time.”Pearl lowered her head and thanked him in a murmur. Then, she pushed open the car door and ran into the house.Ruth looked at Pearl’s retreating figure, then she looked at Abel as if she just understood something.Pearl had heard about the marr
Ruth looked up at him and saw the suggestiveness in his deep gaze.This charming gaze was too familiar.Unknowingly, her mind helpfully recalled the bold words she had uttered. “I want to pounce on you right now.”Recalling what happened tonight, her impression of Abel once again improved. He was completely different from the typical rich playboys. He was calm and calculative. Moreover, despite his fame and fortune, he was still sincere and upright.Ruth had really chosen a wonderful husband.When the thought crossed her mind, she felt warmth in her heart.Her eyes shimmered. Then, she clutched his shoulders and raised her head to kiss him.Abel looked at those beautiful eyes, which went from confusion to shyness, and then to familiar joy and passion. His heart stirred when she kissed him.He was stunned for a moment before he grabbed her waist and pulled her into his arms.The partition was slowly set in place without their notice.In the cramped space of the back seat, fill
Ruth pouted. “Who would ask someone out for lunch on a weekend? It’s usually for dinner!”“Me! I like to ask people out for both lunch and dinner!”Ruth grudgingly let Pearl win the argument.When Pearl first arrived, she was terrified when she saw Abel. However, after a while, she realized that he was just quietly reading messages on his tablet, so she let herself relax.“Why do you look so listless? Didn’t you sleep last night? Or were you out having an affair?”“Pfft!” Ruth spat out the water she was sipping. She had been wary of spraying it at Abel, so she turned around and sprayed it at Pearl instead.Pearl’s face scrunched up. Her mind went blank for a few seconds before she reacted. “Ruth! Ew!”Ruth’s lips twitched awkwardly. She quickly grabbed a tissue and wiped her face. “Sorry, can you learn to talk with a filter?”Pearl’s face had turned bright red with anger for getting sprayed at. However, at Ruth’s reminder, she turned to look at Abel’s cold face and shrank back
Although she was not exactly happy about not being “too good-looking,” Pearl still found it unbelievable that Ruth had agreed so quickly.After confirming it several times excitedly and getting an affirmative answer, she went downstairs happily.However, as soon as she went downstairs, her smile dropped.Wasn’t that familiar figure in the living room the person she had sworn to ignore a few days ago? Because of that, she did not want to ask him about the marriage, and rather, went to see the outcome herself.She snorted and said unhappily, “What are YOU doing here?” Tom gave a small smile. He was still as calm and elegant as before. “I heard that Mrs. Blakewell is sick.”Pearl was speechless.She was originally filled with resentment, but when she heard this, she quickly turned to look at the person beside her. “You don’t feel well?”That explained her poor complexion. And Pearl had been so inconsiderate. She really was the worst!“Maybe...”“Is there a quiet room? I’ll exam
Pearl paused and stared at him in disbelief. “You’re even more shameless than me! The hosts have already left, and you’re thinking of plundering their walk-in closet?!”Tom tried to control his expression. “I’m talking about shopping at the mall and buying more clothes.”Pearl was even more surprised. “You want to go shopping with me?”Tom nodded. As he started the engine, he said casually, “My parents want to meet you. How about visiting my family for New Year’s Eve?”Pearl was stunned, and her mind went blank.New Year’s Eve? Visit his parents? With this kind of relationship and for such a special day, how could it just be a casual visit?After trying her best to digest this, Pearl suddenly thought of something and puffed up her cheeks in dissatisfaction. “Do you also think that I’m tacky, like Ruth?!”Tom laughed and turned to her. His voice was gentle as he said, “No, didn’t you say that you wanted to buy matching outfits?”Pearl was speechless again.“It’s my fault. I did
Although she felt guilty, Pearl recounted the events of last night.“Mr. Blakewell said that the most important things for two people to make it work are trust and communication. I didn’t trust you. I’ve let you down.” As soon as she finished speaking, her head drooped. Last night, she tossed and turned unfathomably, reflecting on her actions. After she confessed this, she felt much better.Despite that, there was still a hint of unease. “Would he be angry?” Pearl wondered.Tom frowned. Almost immediately, he connected this with the information he had received. “A friend of Katie’s and Aquilo’s ex-girlfriend were thrown into the swimming pool last night. Is this related to you? How long were you and Ruth outside? Is that why Ruth caught a cold?”The Acker family’s rejection put the Lovehart family in a difficult position, and Pearl rushing into their banquet was like a lamb walking into the wolf’s den. Someone who had a good relationship with Katie would have definitely tried t
“Galen must be very confused now. He doesn’t even know why you don’t like him!”Abel looked straight ahead and said calmly, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Ruth intertwined their fingers. “I met Galen during that incident with Jasper. Before that, we never even met each other.”Abel was silent.Ruth tightened her hold on his hand. “It’s all his parents’ fault. It has nothing to do with him.”He glanced at her. “Are you defending him?”Ruth smiled helplessly. “No, I’m just stating an objective fact. Besides, I already have such an outstanding husband. How could I possibly notice other men?”Abel’s expression softened a little, but he remained silent.“When I was trying on clothes with Pearl today, I suddenly got some inspiration. What do you think about having a set of outfits in the neo-traditional style for our bridal photos?”“Wasn’t this style part of our plans before?” Abel asked with a frown.“Mom likes it, but Dad doesn’t. To avoid conflict, I secretly remove