"Must've been a genetic mutation." Gladys muttered to herself. She was worried whether such an outstanding man could truly be relied upon.Noah and Gwynn shared her concerns. The Morse family was scholarly, and it was possible Ignacio's parents wouldn't accept Holly. However, there were so many people present now. It wasn't the right time to discuss it. After a lengthy exchange of pleasantries, Noah remained silent.At that moment, there was movement on the staircase. Lorian stood on the stairs. He wore a set of casual home clothes. The chandelier above cast small shadows on his handsome face, making his features appear even more defined and sharp.Lorian looked coldly at Holly and Ignacio. She had brought her husband home.When Holly looked up, she met his gaze unexpectedly, and her lips trembled slightly.Things became extremely awkward. Suddenly, Ignacio held Holly's hand gently and calmed her inner unease. He stood up and said to Lorian politely, "We meet again, Lorian
From a personal standpoint, Noah certainly hoped that Lorian and Holly could reconcile. However, Holly was already married. As a father, he couldn't destroy Holly's marriage for Lorian's happiness. Besides, Noah could see that Ignacio truly loved Holly. On top of that, Holly had feelings for him as well.It was a happy ending for them!Noah smiled helplessly, "Holly will talk with her mother about some things later. "Why don't you stay and have a few drinks with me, Ignacio? I'll have the driver take you both home afterward."Ignacio nodded, "It's my pleasure."As Holly went upstairs, Ignacio watched her retreating figure with deep affection in his eyes.Noah sighed once again. Love wasn't about who came first.…Gwynn was in the master bedroom on the second floor. She took out the items she had prepared long ago and placed them in front of Holly.Holly felt a bit uneasy. "Mom."Gwynn gently stroked Holly's long black hair and said softly, "This booklet lists all the thing
The world seemed to stand still.The beam of light from the crystal chandelier above enveloped them the same way their memories did. It was the memories of their six years together.Pain wasn't the only thing in those six years. In fact, there were good times too."All you have to do is stay with me, Holly. You don't need to know anything else. No matter how good the other women are, it has nothing to do with me."Wait here for me, I will be back soon."…The past washed over Holly like a tidal wave. It overwhelmed her.She looked into Lorian's eyes, which were filled with pain. This was the first time he had told her that he loved her. Lorian had originally planned to tell Holly that when they got married. When he finally did, however, she was already married to someone else.Holly was Ignacio's wife now.Lorian hadn't forgotten, and Holly couldn't possibly forget either. She looked down at his hand, her voice was very soft."It's too late, Lorian.""Actually, love isn't
Noah sat on the opposite sofa and pulled out a pack of cigarettes. He shook out two cigarettes and tossed one to Lorian. "Don't tell your mother. She doesn't allow us to smoke."Lorian remained silent. Noah lit his cigarette and took a few deep drags. The light blue smoke enveloped them quickly, making everything seem surreal.In the haze, Noah spoke bitterly, "I know you’re not willing to give up, Lorian."However, what can you do? Holly has already brought him home. They are legally married. "No matter how much you love her or refuse to let go, you can't break up their marriage. Besides, he’s not just anyone. He’s Ignacio."Let go of the past, Lorian! Moving on from Holly will set you free as well!"If you don’t like Poppy, we'll keep an eye out for someone else. Actually, I've taken a liking to the eldest daughter of the Mckinney family. "Her name is Paityn Mckinney. She’s smart, capable, and beautiful. "The second daughter, Tegan Mckinney, is a bit less sharp but has
Ignacio's palm felt dry and warm. He was always so considerate and gentle. It was easy for him to make any woman fall for him.What was more, Holly was his wife. She had no reason to resist his charm.Holly turned her head and stared at him in a daze. He remained focused on driving as if he had just said the most ordinary thing. It was anything but ordinary for Holly. She kept staring at him until they reached the hotel parking lot.As the car stopped, Holly finally snapped out of it. “Are we here?”She turned to open the car door without a second thought. As soon as her hand touched the door handle, however, Ignacio stopped her. He held her hand and stared at her profoundly. “You’ve been looking at me the whole way. What makes you think you could just leave now?”Holly was puzzled. “Ignacio?”He didn’t explain. Instead, he directly lifted her slender waist and placed her on his lap. With a slight click, the seat reclined backward into a shameful position.Holly's trench coa
At that moment, Ignacio froze for a split second.Caitlin Gray was a name that had vanished from his world for a long time. It had been so long that he believed they would never reconnect in this lifetime. However, her name was right there on his phone. Ignacio stopped, but he didn’t answer the call.Holly opened her hazy eyes and looked at Ignacio. Her red lips parted slightly. Her voice was husky from their passion, “What’s wrong, Ignacio?”“It's nothing.”Ignacio reached out and rejected the call. Then, he lowered his head and kissed Holly deeply.His kiss was so intense that Holly could barely breathe. Her delicate arms caressed his back weakly as she moaned his name softly, “Ignacio.”Only then did he relax a bit. Ignacio's gaze was deep. His dark eyes were locked onto hers, and neither of them spoke. He looked incredibly sexy. Holly felt a stirring in her heart and took the initiative to wrap her arms around his neck and kiss him passionately. Beside the pillow, the p
Caitlin sensed his gaze and looked over. Upon seeing Ignacio, her eyes flashed with a mix of nostalgia and surprise. Caitlin masked her emotions quickly and greeted in a cheerful tone, "Long time no see, Ignacio."It was late at night. Ignacio wore a black trench coat. It was worn by Holly.When he took it off and placed it on the chair's back, Caitlin caught the scent. She brushed her long curls lightly and said with a charming demeanor, "I hope I'm not interrupting you, Ignacio."He sat down and said to the bartender. "A martini, please."The bartender recognized him. The hotel staff had long spread the news among themselves that the famous Ignacio was staying here with his wife. He looked respectfully at Ignacio and said, "Please wait for a moment, Mr. Ignacio."Ignacio nodded slightly. He took out a lighter and a cigarette from the trench coat pocket. Then, he lit it and took a slow drag.Ignacio looked back at Caitlin with a distant gaze. "Isn't it too late to say you'
Holly's face turned pale. She looked at Ignacio and the woman hugging him. She wasn't dull enough not to figure things out. The woman in front of her was clearly the same woman who called Ignacio throughout the night.He hadn't answered her calls. Instead, he chose to meet up with her afterward. Are they lovers?Holly felt deeply embarrassed. At a time like this, no woman could remain composed. She pressed the button that'd close the elevator door, not waiting for Ignacio to explain himself.Holly didn't want to see him now, nor did she want to see his lover. The elevator doors closed in front of them slowly."Holly."Ignacio forcefully pushed Caitlin away and wedged his hand into the closing elevator doors. He tried to grasp Holly's hand to explain.However, Holly flung his hand away. She stood in the corner of the elevator. Her body was trembling slightly.She had married the wrong man. That was what she was thinking now."Let me explain, Holly." Ignacio stepped forward.