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Chapter 1319
It was noon, and Jamie sat at a window seat in the most charming restaurant in Brookesville. Sunlight filtered through the glass, casting a soft golden hue around him. It enhanced his stunning appearance.This lunch was a blind date arranged by Zoe, and Jamie had heard that the woman was involved in the business. He didn’t like career-oriented women, probably due to the shadow cast by someone from his past.They had shared good times. When Jamie asked her if she wanted to be together, however, she rejected him firmly. Later, he found out that she had feelings for someone else. That man had overlooked her and instead chosen her younger sister during the blind date.Jamie’s expression darkened as he recalled those memories.At that moment, a slender figure blocked the sunlight in front of him. Jamie knew his blind date had arrived. He looked up, and his gaze froze. His white teeth clenched together in shock.“Paityn!”How dare she came here? How dare she showed up for a blind date
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Jamie gazed at Paityn. His expression was inscrutable. After a moment, he finally released her delicate wrist. His voice was low and firm. “Finish the meal before you leave!”Paityn looked into Jamie's eyes, her calm demeanor betraying a hint of turbulence. After all, she was a person used to the business world. She wasn’t one to nitpick. After a brief moment of contemplation, Paityn took her seat again. The waiter began to serve the dishes. Jamie had arrived early, and he had ordered most of the food. Coincidentally, it was all her favorite dishes.Jamie’s domineering nature was something Paityn was well aware of, but she couldn't help but interject, “If it were anyone else on a blind date, the girl might not necessarily enjoy these dishes.”Jamie laid a pristine white napkin on his lap, his dark eyes showing a slight arrogance as he scoffed. “Don’t flatter yourself, Paityn! Do you really think I ordered these for you?”Jamie paused for a moment, and his voice grew even deeper.
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Servants bustled about in the villa's grand hall, attending to various tasks. Mason and Zoe sat on the sofa. She was flipping through bridal magazines, likely for Yanni's sake. Meanwhile, he sipped his tea, appearing relaxed but frequently glancing toward the entrance. Eventually, Mason let out a sigh of relief when the sound of a car engine echoed from the courtyard. Zoe spoke softly, "Why not call and ask if you're so eager for them to get together?"Mason chuckled lightly, "Why should I be nervous?"As the couple chatted, Jamie entered from outside, shrugging off his coat. He frowned slightly when he noticed the yellow hue of the blossoms on his shoulder. Then, a servant approached to take the coat, smiling as she said, “The winter jasmines are blooming exceptionally well this year. They say spring flowers symbolize mischief, but I believe it’s a sign of double happiness for our family. "Mr. Jamie must have hit it off during your blind date today. His eyes are sparkling wi
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Paityn seemed distracted several times while she was discussing business with Gael in the private room. She was clearly influenced by Jamie.Gael coughed lightly, “What’s wrong? Still can’t forget about Jamie?”Before Paityn could deny it, Gael smiled again, “You had a thing with him. So, it's not surprising that you think about him. Although he has a bit of a bad temper, he is indeed quite handsome. "Also, any lady who marries into the Lockwood family would be dreaming with joy. From what I see, though, the lady he’s with today doesn’t stand a chance. Jamie seems to have a particular taste.”Gael is Jamie's former brother-in-law. Although their relationship wasn't great before, they were family at one point. So, he had a basic understanding of him. His conclusion was simply reliable.After Gael’s remarks, Paityn couldn’t help but laugh, “I didn’t expect you to know him so well. Did Yanni talk about him a lot in the past?”Mentioning his ex-wife, Yanni, made Gael feel a wave of
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Jamie asked casually, “Did they leave together?” The manager nodded. Then, he noticed Jamie’s expression darken, and he thought he must have misspoken. He wanted to say something to remedy the situation, but Jamie had already opened the door and climbed into his black Cullinan. The early spring weather was chilly. Sitting in the car felt like being in an icehouse, but Jamie didn’t start the engine. Instead, he sat in the frigid vehicle. His expression was indifferent as he pulled out a cigarette. He lit it and began to smoke slowly.Pale blue smoke rose as Jamie raised his hand to crack the window slightly. In the chill of the wind and the haze of smoke, he thought about his past with Paityn, including the good, the bad, the sweet, and the angry. Jamie seemed to recall that Paityn was the only woman in his life. From a physical to an emotional level, it felt like she was the only one he had ever connected with. However, she seemed unappreciative. After all, she had so many pros
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The door to the ward opened gently, and the maid looked somewhat panicked. She said, “Ms. Paityn. There’s a lady who claims to be your sister and wants to see you.”Paityn looked up sharply. Was Tegan here?Sure enough, a travel-worn Tegan stood at the door. The moment she saw Paityn, her first question was, “Who is Carol's father?”Paityn hesitated. She wanted to keep it a secret. With that said, she might be able to hide it from others, but she couldn’t conceal it from her own sister. Tegan slowly walked in, making her way to the small hospital bed. She looked down at the sleeping Carol. The little girl’s oval face was pale and reminiscent of Paityn’s own features as a child. It looked like she was already about five years old.Tegan trembled as she touched Carol's face, connecting with the child who shared her bloodline. After a long moment, she quietly asked, “Did you have her while you were in college?”As the elder sister, Paityn was usually an undeniable authority in fron
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A week later, Carol was brought back to Brookesville.Initially, Tegan had intended to take Carol in. After some contemplation, however, Paityn decided to keep her daughter by her side. She told Tegan, “I can’t let Carol always be a burden to others.”Carol gently leaned into her mother's embrace on the private plane. Tegan reached over and stroked the little girl's head.…As the private jet landed, Paityn took Carol to her new home.When Carol stepped out of the car, she was wearing a pale yellow down jacket. Her little face bundled up snugly. She looked at the beautiful courtyard of the villa. Although it was winter, the lawn was still lush and green, and they were perfectly trimmed.Carol was overjoyed. She looked up and asked, “Will I be living here from now on, Mommy?”Paityn replied with a slight sobbing in her voice, “Yes. You'll be living here with Mommy from now on.”The accompanying nanny carried a small suitcase and gazed at the impressive villa. She couldn't help b
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There was an eerie silence on both ends of the line. They had been together for quite some time, and yet Jamie had never uttered the words “I love you,” and neither had Paityn. Their relationship was always marked by sharp conflicts, each taking turns to humiliate the other. After such a long time apart, Paityn finally broached the subject of their feelings.However, what had Paityn said when they separated? She had declared that aside from their physical relationship, she never felt any romantic love for him. She had put it so harshly that it left no room for reconciliation.After what felt like an eternity, Jamie’s voice came through. It sounded cold and unyielding as if each word was forced out of frozen lips. “Still love you? Don't you think you're overthinking, Paityn? I would never tie myself to one lady. Also, let’s not forget what you said back then.“Now you’re playing another trick, aren’t you? You’ve found something to gain from me, and you’ll kick me aside once you’r