That voice...Susan turned and saw Luke staring at her in surprise. The fountain created a light mist in front of him, softening his features instantly.Susan could not help but fall into a trance.A familiar face in a familiar place.Everything seemed to have happened just yesterday, but at the same time, it was as though a century had passed.“What are you doing here?”“What are you doing here?”They both spoke at the same time.Stunned, Luke then broke out into a smile. “For some reason, I’ve always regarded today as an important day, so I came here.”Susan’s heart skipped a beat.“Next time, every year when it’s your birthday, we will come to see the fountain. Then, I will make you a ring, alright?”“Are you that stingy? Is the ring only going to be made of straw?”“I mean a real ring. I want to give you one with the blessings of the entire world.”Tragically, the world did not bless them as such. When Luke had taken her to meet his parents, all they received was rejection.“Susan
Subconsciously, Susan pushed Luke away.When he suddenly felt the warmth in his arms disappear, Luke frowned and suddenly felt a sense of loss.“Mrs. Shaw.” Julian Shaw narrowed his eyes and said sarcastically, “You should remember your identity as a married woman. Are you so desperate to the point that you are openly hugging men other than your husband?”Julian’s face was stony. His eyes did not hold any anger but there was a dangerous darkness like the sea. His expression frightened Susan.“Julian, this is all a misunderstanding. I…” Susan wanted to explain herself.Luke said coldly, “Chairman Shaw, Susan is your wife. Shouldn’t you be talking to her more politely?”“Susan?” Julian suddenly revealed a mysterious smile. “Such an endearing way of addressing my wife. Master Jenkins, don’t forget that you’re about to get married!”Luke clenched his fists. “I won’t get married until I find out the truth.”“Is that so?” Julian raised his eyebrows. “The news about the marriage between the J
At the Shaw’s residence, the bungalow lights were brightly lit.When Susan walked in, she was stunned to see that the living hall was obviously decorated beautifully. The coffee table and the window sills were decorated with fresh flowers.There was an intricate cake in the middle of the dining table. It looked like a birthday celebration for someone.A birthday celebration?Susan’s heart trembled.She could not help looking at Julian. “Julian...this birthday cake…”At that moment, she felt her heart beating rapidly.Julian actually knew that today was her birthday and had even prepared for her birthday earlier.That was why he left earlier in the afternoon. It was not for a client but it was to plan for her birthday!Susan felt a surge of unspeakable hope in her heart.“Oh, you mean this cake.” Julian glanced at Susan and raised his eyebrows. “I prepared this for Isla.”The hope in Susan’s eyes fizzled out instantly. Her face contained a flush of embarrassment. “Huh?”“I don’t think y
Aligning with Susan’s gaze, Julian’s eyes suddenly became dangerous.‘This woman, I don’t think she will…She...she dares!’Susan pursed her lips and instantly removed her wedding ring. She placed the ring on Isla’s palm. “For you.”‘This woman really has the guts!’ Julian’s expression changed immediately. ‘It’s...it’s your wedding ring!’Isla’s eyes subconsciously contained a flash of happiness. She looked at the terribly moody Julian.“I have wished her and given her my present. May I rest now?” Susan looked at Julian expectantly. She did not wait for him to reply and went into the guest room.The door closed with a loud bang.Julian could not believe that she was throwing a tantrum at him!‘She met up with her ex-lover first! And she’s angry? What in the world?!’“Chairman Shaw, this ring…” Isla looked at the ring on her finger with a heavy heart, but she took it off and returned it to him nevertheless.“Do you think I want what she doesn’t?” Julian’s expression was cold as he took t
As Susan ignored Isla, she tried her best to stand up.The feeling of being ignored angered Isla even more. Just as Susan was about to stand up, a cold curve appeared in the corner of Isla’s lip. Suddenly, she kicked Susan’s calves aggressively, sending her sprawling on the floor again.Isla took pleasure in seeing her suffer and said, “Mrs. Shaw, look at you now. Do you know that you’re like a dead dog now!? Who do you think you are to hold onto this position beside Julian? You know very well that Julian dislikes you and he doesn’t even touch you. If you have the slightest dignity, you should take the initiative to leave and not leech on him. Do you understand?”Susan’s head was lowered and her face was pale. A long while later, she said softly, “Are these...your words...or Julian’s?”Isla raised her eyebrows. “Of course, they are Julian’s. He told me he has exhausted all means of chasing you away, but you are so shameless and continue to stay.”“R-really?” Susan asked as her lips fo
Julian wanted to chase her away?Isla’s eyes flashed with a hint of unwillingness. She gritted her teeth and said, “Chairman Shaw, Madam Shaw will be unhappy if you do this.”“Do I need you to worry about what goes on between my mother and me?” Julian looked at her uninterestedly. “I’m giving you 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, if I still see you here, I’ll personally throw you out.”Isla looked at his cold face and knew that he was not joking. Then, she stomped away. ‘I’m not defeated yet! Madam Shaw will stand up for me.’Susan propped her groggy head up and looked at Julian in a daze. “You...you drove her away? Don’t you like her a lot? Have you tired of her so quickly?”Seeing Susan’s addled look, Julian’s heart was on fire but he could not unleash his emotions, so he only replied dully, “Yes, I’m tired of her.”“Oh, looks like Mom will send another new person over soon,” Susan said.Julian’s hands clenched slightly but his voice was calm. “Susan, there won’t be anyone else.”Susan til
Susan just had some porridge when she received a call. She answered the call nervously, “Mom!”“Do I still exist in your eyes?” Madam Shaw’s tone was harsh.Susan asked cautiously, “Mom, what did I do wrong?”“I don’t want to talk about it on the phone. Come and see me at once. I’ll wait for you at home!” Madam Shaw instructed, then she hung up.Susan bit her lower lip as she listened to the beep from the other side.‘This must be connected to Isla, but Julian told her to leave and I have no idea about that. Forget it, I’ll go and see Madam Shaw first. She will be angry if I’m late.’“Mama Jean, I’m going out.” Susan took her bag and left hurriedly.After she left, Mama Jean blinked and made a phone call since Julian had told her to call him if anything happened to Susan.“Young Master, Missus received a call and went out. It should have been Madam Shaw on the other end as she addressed that person as ‘Mom’.”Mama Jean then started to spring clean the house after notifying Julian.Now,
In the car, Susan could not help turning her head to look at Julian.“What are you looking at? I have flowers on my face?” Julian asked.“No, no…” Susan waved her hand. After a while, she peeked at Julian again.“Susan, if you keep doing this, I won’t be able to concentrate on my driving,” Julian said, slightly annoyed, “Just ask what you want to ask.”Susan coughed and then asked softly, “Medicine now is so advanced. This kind of sickness can be cured easily.”Julian immediately stopped the car by the roadside. Then, he looked at her subtly, “Do you really think I have a problem?”Susan glanced at him innocently. “You said it yourself!” She even pumped a fist after saying that. “Julian, don’t be sad. It’s okay!”“Do you think I have low self-esteem?” Julian was so angry that he felt it was funny.“Yes, you are CEO Shaw. You can’t possibly have low self-esteem,” Susan consoled him.Julian became more enraged. ‘Does she need to be so perfunctory? Can’t she be more comforting?’ He gritte