After it was over, Gael showed no intention of continuing. He turned over and got out of bed before going into the bathroom. Emilia turned over on the bed and wrapped herself in a thin blanket. Her nose was still damp with sweat, and her body retained some warmth. However, none of it could make Gael stay.Emilia couldn’t help but wonder if her body had changed after childbirth, which might be why Gael lost interest. She felt a pang of resentment. Gael had fallen head over heels for her in the past. After a while, the bathroom door opened. Gael emerged, and his body was covered in water droplets. Over the years, Gael’s quality of life had been excellent, and his physique was well-maintained. It hadn't changed from the past. Emilia was determined to win Gael over. She wrapped herself in a bedsheet before she got out of bed. She grabbed a towel to dry him off, hoping for another moment of intimacy. However, Gael brushed her aside. He put on his pants and spoke calmly, “There’s
Emilia tilted her head and kissed Gael. This time, he didn’t disappoint her. Their lips pressed against each other tightly. They were entangled and reluctant to part as if they wanted to merge into each other's bodies and never separate. Be that as it may, the distinction between a man’s desire and a man’s love was clear. After Emilia got out of the car, Gael remained inside. Gael didn't dwell on what had just happened. Instead, he found himself thinking about his ex-wife. Yanni had become a tormenting presence in his heart, a mix of love and hate.…Emilia returned to the VIP ward, only to find it empty. Ansley’s heart had failed, and she was undergoing emergency treatment.The nurse informed Emilia that Yanni had personally entered the emergency room and assured her to trust that Yanni would be Ansley’s attending physician from now on. Emilia might've seen Ansley as a means to an end, but Ansley was still her daughter. It was impossible not to feel heartache, especially
Gael walked over. Emilia looked anxious and turned to Yanni. She was fearful that Gael might've heard it. She was even more afraid that Yanni might reveal that she hadn’t divorced Carter.Emilia was overthinking, though. Yanni had no intention of meddling in her personal issues. As long as Yanni was in charge of Ansley’s treatment, she would dedicate herself to healing the child. However, a heart transplant was very much a matter of luck. It wasn't something that could be done just because one wanted to. Emilia relaxed when she saw Yanni’s indifferent expression. She didn’t avoid Yanni, but she leaned on Gael’s shoulder and sobbed quietly as she described Ansley’s critical condition. Gael was deeply worried, but he was overwhelmed by the commotion outside the emergency room. He gently patted Emilia’s shoulder and suggested she go and stay with Ansley. She wiped her tears and softly agreed.The hallway was now empty, leaving only Yanni and Gael alone. He appeared much more
Yanni felt a bit embarrassed and annoyed. "Keaton."On the other end of the phone, there was a light and amused laugh from Keaton. However, he let her off easily.Yanni walked over to the sofa and sat down. She leaned against the backrest while gazing at the desk bathed in sunlight. That bouquet of calla lilies stood resilient. It felt as if one could feel new life forming within their own body just by looking at them.Calla lilies… Was this Keaton's version of romance?…In the evening, Yanni made a trip back to the Lockwood Villa.The crimson sunset bathed the mansion in a fiery glow, like flames flickering through a forest. Yanni's car pulled into the parking lot. A servant came over to open the car door and delivered a little report. "Mr. Mason has been waiting for you for two days."Yanni smiled lightly. "It's more like he's nagged about me for two days!"The servant mimicked Mason's tone: "She thinks she's grown up and become tough now. This was such a big matter, and she
"Yanni.""Yanni..." Ella called out.…How could Yanni possibly resist? She confirmed with Ella, "Just one night?"Ella gave a serious but childlike promise. Her voice was soft and sweet, "Daddy will take me to kindergarten tomorrow morning."Yanni relaxed a bit. She could handle it if it was just one night. She had something she wanted to say to Keaton anyway. So, she looked at him while holding Ella, "Come upstairs for a cup of coffee."Keaton stood there in the darkness, and his gaze was unfathomably deep. After a moment, he walked over and gently took Ella into his arms. Keaton and Yanni walked side by side toward the entrance. The soft light above them cast a warm glow, making them look just like a family of three.…Ella was exceptionally well-behaved. As soon as they arrived at the apartment, she found a small desk and started on her homework. The sight of her little figure made Yanni’s heart soften.Yanni was preparing coffee for Keaton. She couldn't resist the quest
Yanni felt completely seen through by Keaton. He knew her too well. His pursuit was indeed intimidating. It wasn’t every day someone laid out eight billion dollars so openly. Jamie had mentioned that a man like Keaton was too aggressive and that his naive sister wouldn’t be able to handle it. Yanni didn’t want to conquer anyone. Keaton was like a puzzle to her. She was tempted to unravel his secrets and see how many more ways he had to charm a woman.Yanni admitted that she was somewhat smitten by Keaton. Thankfully, Ella was there. Otherwise, she couldn’t guarantee that they wouldn’t cross boundaries or take things too far. Keaton and Yanni had physical needs, but starting a physical relationship so casually felt too impulsive for her. She wanted to properly nurture their emotional connection as well.That night, Ella stayed over. Keaton left late in the night. Yanni woke in the middle of the night. The sound of the rain tapping against the window kept her awake. Each drop w
Emilia wasn't excessively arrogant. She knew better than to offend the Lockwood family, especially given the influence of Lockwood Pharmaceutical Group and Jamie. Her manipulation of Gael was successful because Yanni was willing to let him go."I was quite happy with Carter at the beginning. His family was well-off. After two years of marriage, however, I realized how insignificant my so-called happiness was. Carter’s salary of 8,000 dollars a month was nothing compared to the wealth of the truly rich."There was a time I went to pick up Carter and witnessed him being publicly humiliated over a business deal. His clients forced alcohol down his throat. They even threw money on him for amusement."At that moment, I deeply felt the sorrow of being Carter’s wife. I also saw the perverted pleasure of the wealthy.”…Emilia took a deep breath and continued, her words shocking. “That man was a local wealthy second-generation. His family fortune was immense. "He took an interest in me.
Yanni was certain Keaton was doing it on purpose, but she didn’t want him to think she was overly affected by the kiss. She kept her tone light and casual, “Ella is very well-behaved.”Keaton chuckled again. His voice was filled with amusement.“You were very well-behaved too,” he replied. “You kept holding onto my shirt during the kiss, Yanni. When you touched the back of my neck, I heard you softly call my name.”…Just as Yanni was about to lose her temper, Keaton backed off. “Actually, I called to invite you to a gala. It’s organized by the city’s chamber of commerce, and I’ve heard it’s quite a grand event.”Attending a gala? Yanni hesitated. Keaton added cheerfully, “There will be a few of our former classmates there. You know them.”Yanni mulled it over and agreed to go.…At the same time, Emilia and Gael were in a hotel suite. They had just had intense sex, and she lay sweaty and relaxed in his arms.Emilia gently caressed Gael's shoulders. “I really want to stay like