With such a reassuring presence in the car, Noelle felt much more at ease. The car ride went without a hitch, and she drove Quentin all the way to Stille Industries. Before getting out of the car, he leaned over and pecked her cheek. With a smile, he got out of the car and walked toward the building. The spot where he had kissed her felt scorching hot, and her heart swelled with a sweet, tender feeling. Noelle couldn't help but turn her head to look out the window. Through the car window, she watched as his tall and imposing figure stride into Stille Industries with a steady gait. Pressing her lips together, she restarted the car and drove away. While waiting at a red light, Noelle sent Ella a message: "Let's hold off on the lawsuit for now!"Ella: "Why?"Noelle: "I want to give him a chance."Ella sent her a surprised emoji. "Alright, just let me know when you want to proceed later."Noelle: "I will."…Meanwhile, Martin called Quentin before he could step into the eleva
"Alright, that's enough! You're still injured, so you should get some rest." Right now, he couldn't bring up Noelle because it would only make him feel worse. Xyla obediently closed her eyes.Quentin got up and walked to the window to check his messages. He had just asked someone to contact the principal of Dragfort Medical School to inquire about Noelle's graduate program. But now, he didn't have time to go. He postponed his meeting with the principal and his work for that afternoon, planning to stay here and watch over Xyla that night. At 3:00 pm, Noelle sent him a photo. "Should we have this for dinner tonight?" The photo showed a plate of salad and braised salmon.Quentin hesitated for a moment as he realized it would be cruel of him to tell Noelle that he wasn't going home that night. But he was so concerned about Xyla that he steeled himself and replied, "I have a business gathering tonight, and I won't be home until late. I won't be going over to your place today."After
Noelle stayed with Yvette at the hospital for the entire night. The next morning, Yvette had passed the observation period and was ready to leave. Noelle went to handle the discharge procedures and spotted a tall and slender figure at the payment counter.The man was engrossed in the prescription in his hand. After reading it, he made a phone call, presumably to verify something, and only left after confirming everything was correct. Noelle looked at his retreating figure, stunned. "That must be the husband of the woman in bed 15! He's so handsome!""Are you crushing on a patient's family member again? He's so devoted to his wife. His wife got injured, and he's been by her side for an entire day and night, taking care of her every need." There were two women next to her, gossiping about the handsome and tall figure before them. Noelle's breath hitched in her throat, and her heart began to ache. Who was the "wife" they were talking about? Was it Xyla?"The only person who could h
Quentin couldn't stand the look she was giving him, as it made his heart ache. He held her hand and said, "I can explain, Elle!"Before she could respond, he led her all the way to the courtyard behind the hospital building. standing tall before her, his eyes were clouded with unease. "Xy got into a car accident yesterday, so I came here to keep her company. She doesn't have any family left, and her only brother is also dead. If I don't look after her, she won't even have the courage to live on!"Noelle scoffed inwardly. "A car accident? Xyla probably staged it herself!" She seemed pretty smug to her; she didn't look like someone who had lost the will to live. Tears welled up in her eyes. "Why did you lie to me, then?" For the first time, she'd felt a glimmer of hope for him and eagerly counted down the hours until evening. She had prepared a lavish meal and waited for him to come home so they could have dinner together. But he told her that he had a business gathering that w
Noelle tried to envision a family of four, having a son and a daughter, a loving husband, and a blissful life. Yet, she felt that it was all so elusive and unreal.There was a woman's silhouette behind a large tree nearby. Noelle caught sight of it. she raised her head from his embrace and looked at him expectantly. "It's my birthday today."When he heard that, Quentin froze. He hadn't realized it was her birthday that day. "I'm sorry, I forgot." His heart was filled with guilt. In the past, Janet would always call them early in the morning and invite them to celebrate her birthday at Lowe Mansion in the evening. He'd also give her a gift, even though he hadn't put much thought into preparing it. Now that he wanted to build a life with her, it was time for him to show her how much he cared, but he had forgotten her birthday."I'm so sorry," he said, filled with regret. "Happy birthday!""I'll be waiting for you." Noelle gazed deeply into his eyes before getting up and leaving.
Gabriel happened to be passing by. When he overheard Yvette's rant, a smile crept up his face. Lost in thought, Noelle didn't notice him. After helping Yvette into the car, she asked, "Are you sure you can go home in this state?"Her brows drew together as she pondered for a moment. "I can't possibly go home in this condition. Can I crash at your place, Noelle?"Noelle agreed. "Sure."Yvette continued, "That wretched woman is always up to something! One minute she's broken her leg, and the next she's having an asthma attack. And when all else fails, she gets into a car accident. I mean, she's either in the ER or on her way there. How is she still alive after all that?"Noelle smiled wryly as she thought, "No matter what happens to Xyla, Quentin will always save her.""Let's not talk about her anymore, Yvette." She didn't want Xyla to ruin her day. Yvette arched her brow and said no more. When the girls returned to Noelle's small apartment, Janet called. "Elle, come over to Low
The call went through, but no one answered even after it rang for a long time. Frustrated, Yvette called again. This time, the call was cut off after just a few rings. Yvette was so angry that she almost threw her phone away. "My cousin must be with that little bitch right now!"Noelle's hope had slowly withered away over time and was now almost completely gone. After hearing Yvette's call being cut off again, she realized that Quentin hadn't missed her call; he just didn't want to answer it.He was probably keeping Xyla company at the moment. It was foolish of her to believe him. A cold, bitter sensation spread through her chest, inch by inch, until it was all she could feel. Noelle felt as if her heart had been torn apart. As the clock struck 12:00 am, her last shred of hope was completely crushed. She cleared the dining table of its contents. Just then, her phone buzzed. Noelle thought Quentin had sent her a message, and the flicker of hope that had died out in her heart sud
This place was a melting pot for people from all walks of life. Even though it was way past midnight, the street food stalls were still bustling with activity. There were shirtless men drinking and grilling skewers, as well as groups of women getting together after their late-night shifts.Yvette plopped down in a chair, looking nothing like a young lady from a wealthy family. "We're ready to order, ma'am!" John had never been to a place like this before. Born into an affluent family, his life had always followed a strict, well-defined routine. This was his first time here, yet he didn't show any signs of disdain. He sat across from Yvette and looked at the menu with a flicker of curiosity in his eyes. "I've seen these food trucks, but I've never tried them. Thanks to you guys, I can finally give them a shot today."John had eaten an in-flight meal for dinner, which was notoriously known for being bad. He hadn't eaten much, so he was quite hungry at the moment. After ordering a f