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Chapter 1321
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
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Paityn also extended her hand. She forced a polite smile. “Hello.” Paityn and Yara shook hands briefly before the latter turned to Jamie. Her excitement was palpable. “Let’s head in. Yanni just asked about us!” Jamie clearly doted on Yara. He nodded and briefly acknowledged Paityn before taking Yara by the hand and walking away. As the door closed behind them, Paityn found herself alone, with the large glass windows reflecting her solitary figure. She reached up to touch her face, easily recognizing how pale and strained she looked. A wave of self-mockery washed over Paityn. The fact was that it was her choice to end things. However, she was the one on the brink of tears now. For whom was she putting on this facade? After taking five minutes to compose herself, Paityn stepped back into the banquet hall, transforming once again into her flawless self until she was suddenly intercepted by Tegan. “Paityn!” Tegan called out. Her expression was serious when she blocked Pait
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As the guests took their seats, Jamie finally returned to the banquet hall.Keaton and Yanni had invited 100 tables of guests for their wedding. This was the largest and most luxurious hall in Brookesville, and it was packed to the brim. Jamie was a relative of the bride. Naturally, he was seated at the main table. Yara saw him coming over and softly called out, "Over here, Jamie."He took a few steps in that direction. Before he sat down, however, he spotted Paityn at the adjacent table. She was sitting with Tegan, and they were two seats away from Lorian. The corners of Paityn's eyes were faintly red. Upon closer inspection, it was clear she had been crying. Looking at her tonight, she wasn’t wearing an evening gown, Instead, she wore a sleek and semi-sheer ensemble. She looked formal yet undeniably sexy.Paityn's figure had always been good, and no one knew this better than Jamie. He couldn't help but think back to those years, to that uncontrollable night. They were young, a