Gwynn snorted. “How would you know that I haven’t slept with other guys?”She said deliberately, “I must’ve slept with about ten guys now. Foreign men are much more virile. Are you sure you’re better than they are?”Walking over to her, he pinched her chin and bit her delicate lips, “Trash talk won’t work on me!”She couldn’t be bothered to continue with the conversation. Stepping out of the fitting room quietly, she walked over to the bed and touched Lorian’s forehead. Fortunately, he didn’t have a fever or anything.Then, she headed to the kitchen. He stayed behind with the kids. Holly was the one who woke up first. Sitting up, she rubbed her eyes and slipped out of the bed on her bare feet. At the next moment, she darted right at her dad and scrambled up his lap. Once she had fully woken up, she leaned on her dad and asked softly, “Why isn’t Lorian awake yet?”Noah was reminded of the seventeen ounces of blood. His eyes were filled with coldness in a matter of seconds
Noah was very bold. Not only did he say that it didn’t feel good to have sex with a condom, but he also talked about getting a vasectomy. Furthermore, they were still in the kitchen while he said all of this. She wondered what he would’ve said if they were alone instead. She grumbled, “Watch your tongue. The kids are still at home.”He responded, “How do you think they existed? It’s because we had sex.”At the next moment, he was stunned. So did Gwynn. As time flew by, both of them had all but forgotten the fact that Holly was really Maddox and Hailey’s child. Instead, they had already thought of Holly as their little girl.That was when they heard a soft chime from the oven.She came back to her senses and said softly, “The oven’s done preheating. I need to put the pizzas in now. So, quit fooling around, Noah.”Things were awkward for a second there, but how was Noah supposed to let go of this chance to be intimate with her?He hugged her from behind while she was busy wit
Anderson returned to Templeton Villa. He parked his car and returned to his own place immediately. He opened the door to the master bedroom and saw Talia doing some cleaning. Under normal circumstances, she was gentle and delicate, able to maintain a handle over both household matters and otherwise. He closed the door. She could tell something was wrong by reading his expression. His hand was clutching a scarf, too. She couldn’t help but take a step back.“You haven’t been home for two whole days, Anderson. You didn’t even care about your son’s well-being… And now you’re going to start acting like a madman the moment you come back?”She said that, but she was just trying to put on a brave face.Smacking her stuff out of her hand, he proceeded to slap her so hard that she fell on the bed. Talia leaned on the bed and was unable to get back up for a long time. There was a loud ringing in her ears. Then, she saw a document being flung at the side of her feet before she heard his
Archibald said in a blank expression, “You only have your wishful thinking to blame for what happened to Gwynn!”Anderson laughed maniacally. “Wishful thinking? Is it wrong to love someone? All I did was fall in love. I couldn’t hold my feelings back, and I admired and adored her. “You couldn’t accept it and booted her out of the family. Then, you made me marry someone I don’t love. Sometimes, I had to take a pill just so I could have sex with Talia. Otherwise, I can’t even get it up for the occasion.”“Do you have any idea what you’re saying, Anderson?” Tears flowed down Marisol’s cheeks. All of them knew about what really went down four years ago. However, it had always been a secret within his heart. Never once did he say it out loud for everyone to hear. However, that was what he was doing right now. He must’ve gone out of his mind!Anderson’s gaze rested on his mother and grew soft a little. All he could think to say was, “I’m sorry, Mom! I’m sick and tired of living my l
The crystal chandelier in the villa radiated brilliantly as a young couple’s bodies intertwined with each other in an erotic way.They didn’t stop to catch a break until after they did it for a long time.Anderson leaned back on the couch. His fair skin was covered with sweat. The hair on his forehead drooped and blocked out his eyes, but there were clearly tears in them. The young lady was a virgin. So, he had derived a pleasure he never knew existed after the deed. However, a sense of sorrow rose within his chest. After all, he couldn’t be with the lady he really loved. He might’ve satiated his lust with this young lady, but it only made him feel hollower on the inside. Putting a cigarette between his lips, he lit it and smoked it leisurely. She sat next to him and tended to his needs. Lowering his gaze, he stared at her wordlessly for a brief moment. Then, he asked in a husky voice, “What’s your name? Why are you doing this?”The young lady said softly, “I’m Ayanna Franci
Noah’s smile grew faint. Reaching out, he wiped the side mirror and said nonchalantly, “I don’t care if you tell on me. I’ll just break two more of your fingers if that happens.”At the next moment, Charlie’s forehead was covered with sweat. …After Charlie left, Noah drove to Gwynn’s apartment. He hadn't come here for two straight days, but she didn’t even give him a call. It looked like he really didn’t have a place in her heart. He parked his car, leaned over, and took Anderson’s obscene pictures with him. Then, he went upstairs and swiped the door card before going into her apartment. The sky was dark. The lights in the bedroom cast down a warm, yellow glow on the kids, who were already sleeping. Gwynn was sitting on the couch by the window with a tablet in her hands.She was picking out paintings for her gallery. The young painters she got lately were showing some promise. She had high hopes for them.Noah stole his way into the room. Raising her eyes, she regarded
Evening rolled on. Gwynn went away to pick Lorian up after school. She got him and was about to get in the car when she heard a familiar voice. “I need a minute with you, Ms. Gwynn.”Turning her head sideways, she saw Saul, who was Archibald’s assistant.He was dressed in a traditional outfit and looked all sophisticated. Standing next to him were a couple of men dressed in black. Obviously, they were Archibald’s bodyguards.They greeted her too. “Hi, Ms. Gwynn.”She knew they didn’t come in peace. Smiling dryly, she responded, “Greetings.”Saul spoke respectfully and courteously. “You haven’t stepped foot into the Templeton villa ever since you returned to Brookesville. With that in mind, Mr. Archibald misses you very much! He’s plain out of options and requests your presence at his office.”He might’ve used the word ‘request,’ but she knew clearly that she didn’t have a choice this time. She’d have to see the old man at his office. Otherwise, the bodyguards would’ve coerced h
Archibald understood Gwynn’s subtexts. Sneering, he said, “If Anderson isn’t innocent and guilt-free, then I’ve got to be downright wicked and ruthless, as far as you’re concerned! I had no choice but to send you overseas four years ago. I used to think that you’d understand my decision.“Now, you’re finally back. You might not have stepped foot into the family villa, but Anderson and Talia’s marriage is all but broken. He never comes home either. Things have become so bad that Marisol fell ill because of it.”She asked, “Shouldn’t you be talking to Anderson, then?”He was about to respond to her when Phoebe came in with the tea. The assistant put down a cup of tea before Gwynn and said, “Enjoy your tea, Ms. Gwynn.”Gwynn merely nodded in response. She didn’t even take one sip of it.Archibald noticed this. Then, he gave himself a moment to suppress his emotions and proceeded to tell her the reason he wanted to meet with her. To be more accurate, he was declaring his decision to