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Chapter 141
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141: Where is Your Heart?
Lizzie sat in the living room, cradling Bob, waiting for him to return. Dinner was ready, but she had no idea when he would be back. Would he really return?“Bob,” she murmured, “what’s happened to me? Have I truly fallen for him? How can I fall in love with someone who doesn’t love me, who despises me?” She was completely lost.Bob, wrapped in her arms, could only stare at her with big round eyes, wagging his tail, unable to provide any answers.Lizzie sighed, resigning herself to the inevitable. Love or not, pain or not, if her heart was already beyond her control, what could she possibly do?With a click, the door to the apartment opened. Bruno, dressed in his customary black suit, exchanged his shoes for a pair of blue slippers at the entrance. He walked towards Lizzie.Lizzie continued to sit on the couch, watching him approach. Shouldn't she be more welcoming? But she didn't have the courage.Bruno sat next to her and with a quick move, Bob was detached from Lizzie's lap. His lo
Read more142: The Feeling of Being Held
The night grew darker, and in the bedroom, only a few rays of moonlight stubbornly seeped through the curtains, casting a faint glow onto the bed.Lizzie opened her eyes and shifted slightly. Without Bruno's embrace and warmth, she felt a chill even under the silk sheets. She turned her head and looked at his sleeping face. Even his sharp features, usually so cold, appeared softened with a hint of tenderness.He said he wanted her love, her heart. Could she give it to him? Her delicate hand gently caressed his face, and a different sensation spread across her left chest. When her soft hand brushed against his face, an electric current surged through her.The man before her suddenly opened his eyes, his large hand holding onto her small hand. "It's so late, and you still can't sleep. Did I not tire you out enough?" He casually spoke, his gaze fixed on Lizzie.In the dim moonlight, Bruno saw the radiance on her fair face, and in that instant, his heart skipped a beat. But it was only fo
Read more143: Counting the Days Until His Return
By the time Lizzie left the Lin family mansion and returned to her apartment, it was already past ten in the evening. Lin Zhanpeng had urged her to stay, but it had been fifteen days since Bruno had left for a business trip. Would he be coming home soon?Alone, she stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, the winter moonlight carrying a hint of chill. She found herself missing the warmth of his embrace, a sensation that made her yearn for him.She thought she would be relishing her freedom once he was gone, and she had convinced herself that she wouldn't wait for him. But why was she counting the days? Was she waiting for his return?She was uncertain if her waiting held any value. Bruno had disappeared in the past fortnight, without as much as a single phone call. Perhaps he was too busy to call.It wasn't until the soft whining at her feet drew her attention. Lizzie bent down and smiled, picking up Bob. "Bob, why are you still awake? Are you hungry, or are you waiting for me?
Read more144: Just in Time for Christmas Eve
Upon returning to their apartment, Bruno and Adeline find themselves in the warmth of the kitchen, where Adeline is cooking a sumptuous steak dinner paired with red wine.Sat at the elongated dining table, under the shimmer of the chandelier, they sat facings each other. "Bruno, how's the taste?" Adeline asked while watching him take a bite of the steak."Mmm, juicy and tender; you still have a knack for frying steaks," Bruno chuckled, reaching for his wineglass to take a sip."I was worried it would not turn out well. I haven't cooked in quite a while." Adeline was confident, though. She had taken culinary classes to impress Bruno, mastering how to fry steak to the level of a five-star restaurant chef."Bruno, if you like it, I'd be more than happy to cook for you more often," she offered, ready to take on the kitchen duty every day if it made him happy.Bruno set down his wine glass and shook his head. "You don't have to go through that trouble. If we feel like it, we can always din
Read more145 A Surreal Feeling
Lizzie stood by the window, cradling Bob in her arms, her face lit with a smile. "Look, Bob. It's snowing again. Isn't it beautiful?"Winter had rolled in once more, and despite her aversion to cold, Lizzie still found the landscape, blanketed in white, to be quite charming.However, he still hadn't returned. He must be really busy.Lizzie settled back down on the sofa, her gaze straying to the gentle fall of snowflakes outside the floor-to-ceiling window. Her spirits were inexplicably high. Every winter, every snowfall brought her joy, because it signaled her birthday was approaching. Even though she never had a proper birthday party at the Jiang's house, she would always celebrate on her own, even if it was just with a tiny cake.He probably won't return... Even if he does, would he celebrate with her?Christmas wasn't as festive domestically as it was abroad, but the holiday atmosphere was still quite present. The school had announced a week-long vacation, and Lizzie, dressed in a
Read more146 I Thought You Missed Me
Lizzie struggled, but her wrist was still held tightly in his large grip, unable to break free. "Let go, you're hurting me," she said to Bruno, who was moving briskly ahead.Bruno finally halted, turning his head to look at her. Lizzie, however, shifted her gaze towards the entrance of the hall, where Jacob and Louise stood by the door."Do you want to go back?" Bruno asked, his gaze fixed on her.Lizzie looked at Bruno, "I want to say something to them." They had done so much to make her birthday special, the least she could do was thank them."Go ahead," Bruno released his grip on her wrist.Lizzie walked up to Jacob and Louise, "Thank you both," she said.Louise handed her a beautifully wrapped box, "Happy birthday."Jacob remained silent, only looking at her.Lizzie took the box, "Thank you. I should go now."Jacob looked disappointed as he watched Lizzie walk towards Bruno.Just then, the elevator doors opened, and Ruoya stepped out. Seeing Jacob here was no surprise, but Bruno's
Read more147 The Birthday Gift He Gave Her
In a split second, Bruno's large hand was already stroking her head. "Birthday girl, you've grown another year older, yet you continue to act so childishly. Who would have thought that I, Bruno, would marry such a foolishly adorable wife?""I...I'm not," Lizzie quickly wiped off the words on the glass window, then resumed her seated position.Another birthday, she was now twenty-one years old. She realized that her journey was still long, but how should she proceed? Just keep following this man in front of her, without the blazing passion, just living an ordinary life?With a snap of his fingers, Bruno beckoned a waiter pushing a cart with a twelve-inch birthday cake on it, while another waiter carried a large bouquet of flowers."Happy Birthday," Bruno said to Lizzie. He took the bouquet from the waiter and handed it to her."Thank you," Lizzie accepted the flowers, staring intently at Bruno. Was his return timed specifically for her birthday? Was her birthday the reason he hurried b
Read more148: Just Not Wanting to Feel Pitiful and Pathetic
Ruoya's grip on the steering wheel tightened as she listened to Jacob's drunken mumbling. Her resentment deepened, stinging like a thorn in her heart. What was so special about Lizzie? Even in the Jiang family, she was not cherished by her parents. Then how dare she have Bruno and monopolize Jacob too?Ruoya glanced at the unconscious Jacob. A bitter smile played on her lips. She had given up everything back home to follow him, taking care of him for a year, yet he didn't appreciate it."Lizzie... Lizzie..." Jacob murmured, leaning on Ruoya unsteadily as they entered the apartment.Ruoya looked at the man before her, his hand tightly clasping hers, not Lizzie's. Yet his voice rang with Lizzie's name, making Ruoya's heart clench painfully."Jacob, I love you so much. Can't you give me any response at all? Just a little bit, isn't that okay?" Ruoya's hand brushed his face. She had fallen hopelessly in love with him, even knowing that he was Lizzie's boyfriend. She had stood by his side,
Read more149: Ruoya's Reluctance
With a heavy sigh, Ruoya picked up the discarded clothes from the floor, piece by piece, dressing herself. Her gaze fell on the crimson splash on the beige bed sheet and it dawned on her that she was, indeed, Jacob's woman now.However, the realization only brought her more pain. Jacob's evasive gaze, the apologetic expression on his face, they were enough to confirm her fears. No matter that he'd taken her innocence, he would not marry her, nor take responsibility.Was she really okay with this? Hell no.After getting dressed, Ruoya walked into the living room. Jacob was there, head bowed, avoiding eye contact. Yet, she didn't utter a single word and continued to walk towards the door."Ruoya, give me some time," Jacob finally broke the silence.Time. The word triggered a bitter laugh from Ruoya. How many times had he used that excuse? Could she still believe him?She refused to be fooled again. She resolved to depend on herself. Even if she couldn't have Jacob's heart, she would sta
Read more150: What Is He Really Reluctant to Part with?
Flora glanced at her, "Lizzie, Emily will be back tonight. Even though you two have never met, you are her sister-in-law after all. You must take good care of her, understand?""Yes, Mom, I understand." The return of the unseen Emily stirred an inexplicable unease in Lizzie's heart.The absent Emily, who was she really? Lizzie had no clue."For dinner tonight, why don't you help Chaperone with the preparations? It'll be a nice gesture." Flora could hardly stand the sight of her reaping Yelun's affection without lifting a finger."Alright." Lizzie felt it was only right, considering they were family, despite not having met before."No need," Yelun interjected, "The servants can do the kitchen work. It's rare for Lizzie to visit. Why not sit and chat instead?"Flora's insistence was a reflection of her inner discontent towards Lizzie.Unfazed, Lizzie assured, "It's okay, Dad. Precisely because I don't visit often, I should help out."With Lizzie's agreement, Yelun didn't press further.
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