All Chapters of A Gentle Kiss: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Seeing the man next to her, Nanette's mind slowly cleared. "Sterling, why are you here? How did you get in?"Sterling's voice remained indifferent. "Getting in is easy considering how rundown this place is. I'm just here to sleep.""Are you out of your mind? Did the bite from last night not hurt enough?"Sterling ignored her. He gripped her waist and pulled her down slightly. When he said he was there to sleep, he truly meant it; he made no further advances toward Nanette."Sterling, you really should see a doctor. If you're sick, go get treatment! Why are you making my life difficult?"The dim bedroom felt eerily quiet, and Sterling's tired voice reflected his impatience. "Keep it down. I'm very tired!""Sterling, don't pretend to be asleep. Stop with the act or I'll knock you out for real."Maybe he was genuinely exhausted or perhaps the effects of the alcohol had gotten to him. Either way, Sterling appeared not to have heard her and quickly fell asleep. No matter how much Nan

Nanette looked at Sterling in confusion, unable to understand what this crazy man wanted to do next.Sterling suddenly stood up and took long strides until he was right in front of her.He wrapped his arm around Nanette's waist, pulling her closer. He leaned down to whisper in her ear with a cold smirk on his face, "Your husband rises from the dead every day and sleeps beside you at night. Do you think his haunting will leave an effect on you?"At that moment, Nanette realized Marley must have told Steven what she said in the morning.Since Steven and Sterling were as thick as thieves, it was no surprise that he would inform Sterling.Keeping her composure, she met Sterling's dark, deep gaze and gave a small smile. "Does it really matter if I only see my husband a few times a year? What's the difference between having him and not having him?"Sterling's eyes narrowed as he looked at her. "Nanette, you're becoming increasingly interesting."As he spoke, he tilted her chin and lowe

Nanette forced a smile. "Mom, do you really expect me to wait for Sterling to kick me out? What have I been to him these past two years? Do you think I hold any status at all?"She then placed her luggage back in her small room, barely having time for breakfast before rushing off to work. Helena simply watched her leave, her eyes wide with disbelief.The only thought in her mind was that their good days seemed to be coming to an end.Nanette arrived at the hospital just in time for her shift. After checking on the patients, she spent the entire morning in the reproductive center's outpatient clinic. With many patients to see, she did not step out of the clinic until almost 1:00 pm.When she finally exited the outpatient building, Nanette tiredly pressed her temples. By the time she reached the cafeteria, most of the food was gone. Fortunately, Harley had already reserved a meal for her and was waiting for her.While they were eating, Nanette received a call from Ivanka. As she gla

Sterling frowned while pressing a hand against his stomach. "Nanette, do you think I have a good temper?""Sterling, I'm warning you, don't involve my family in our issues. I have my limits too. You're flaunting Isla around all the time without giving her a proper title. Don't you think that makes you a jerk?"Nanette was not someone who wore her emotions on her sleeve. Although her relationship with her family had always been somewhat distant, it did not mean she did not care about them.The Woods did not provide her with unconditional love, but they did give her a complete home and an opportunity to change her fate through education.Especially Harrison, who often showed her affection behind Helena's back. For that alone, Nanette felt grateful to them!Sterling smirked, his pale face taking on a mischievous look. "You can just admit you're jealous."Nanette laughed in frustration. "Wow, you really think highly of yourself, Mr. Hanson."Sterling's anger flared. The woman who us

Not daring to waste a moment after receiving Sterling's orders, Mason clarified the situation and immediately called Sterling back."Mr. Hanson, Mr. Lackett said it was Madam Ivanka's instructions. He also mentioned that Helena's account only had a few thousand of dollars in it and that there were no issues. I've already asked Mr. Lackett to help restore it."Sterling found this outcome unsurprising. He reminded Mason in a low voice, "Check if this card is linked to the hospital.""Mr. Hanson, there's no need to check. Mr. Lackett already informed me that it is linked to the hospital."Mason always worked meticulously, so how could he not have asked this question?Sterling felt puzzled. How could there only be a couple of thousands?Over the years, Nanette had taken money from him, with Helena taking a significant portion. How could there only be a couple of thousands left?"Look into all other bank accounts under Helena's name."After giving the order, Sterling glanced at the