“But, those people…” It was obvious that Baz didn’t want to let them off easy.“You’ve beaten them to a pulp. That’s quite enough. Why don’t you take a look at my face instead?” Shelly wrapped her arms around him tighter. She didn’t want him to chase after them.“Let me see it.” Baz checked her fair face meticulously. He proceeded to take off his puffer jacket and put it on Shelly, “Stay put. I’m going to buy some medicine for your swollen face.”He was about to leave when he heard weeping and footsteps from inside the room.“Who goes there?” he asked.Pursing her lips, she said, “It’s my mom and my little brother.”That stunned Baz. Shelly had asked her mother for help earlier, but the people in the room didn’t lift a finger.All of a sudden, the door swung open. A woman in her fifties roared at Shelly, “Why did you have to expose the fact that Andrew physically abused you? Why do you have to divorce him? Do you think we can afford to get on his bad side? “You hadn’t even bee
Shelly’s mother and little brother were both greedy monsters. They’d never treat her like family. To say they thought of her as ‘goods’ would be a kind way to put it. However, the moment she lost her good looks, they’d treat her like trash!It pained Baz’s heart to see her like this.Shelly pulled herself out of the hellhole that was Andrew’s grasp, but she landed right back into another one! An exquisite flower like her needed protection and nurturing.He could provide her with those things!“Let me go, Baz! I won’t leave with you! This is my home and they’re my family. This is where I belong. Why do I have to leave with you? I made myself perfectly clear! I don’t need you to look after me. I don’t need anyone! Do you hear what I’m saying?”She shook him off, took off the puffer jacket, and flung it back at him. She spent every ounce of energy she had and screamed. He needed to leave. She needed him to leave now.“Get out of my house!” She pointed at the door coldly.The rain g
“Are you cutting ties with us?” Yara was gobsmacked. The last thing she expected was Shelly, who satisfied their every need for two long years, was trying to cut ties with them.Shelly gave her mother a sidelong glance. She knew her character well. Yara would never let her go as long as she could squeeze more money out of her. All her mother ever saw was her little brother. She was invisible to her.“I’ve gotten some money from the divorce. Aside from this ten million dollars, I’ve donated the rest of the money to charities. So, I’ve got nothing on me now, not even a cent. Are you sure you still want me as your daughter?”“Not even a cent?” It was clear from Yara’s tone that she wasn’t worried about her daughter. Instead, she doubted what she said, “Are you sure you don’t even have another cent?”Shelly replied lightly, “I can show you my bank statement if you don’t believe me. There’s no need for me to lie to you. I’m broke and you saw what happened earlier. I rejected the rich
“Don’t say that about yourself. You don’t have to believe what your mother said. You’re awesome. I mean it. It doesn’t matter to me if the other ladies are awesome. All I care about is you. I love you and I want to treat you well.”“Do you love me that much, Baz?”He nodded, “Yeah. I love you so much.” He felt a little embarrassed saying it out loud.Bending over and lowering his head, he leaned close to Shelly.“Go ahead and touch it. Don’t you think my short hair is soft to the touch?”She smiled in response, “You remember that I love to run my hand across your short hair!”“Of course.” He said.Putting her hand on top of his head, she ran it across his hair, and couldn’t help but smile, “Well. Do you remember what else you said, Baz? You said you’re going to marry me. Also, you said you’re going to help me whenever I call.”“I remember what I said. I made a promise to you. It’s important.”Looking at him, she asked, “Have you said the same thing to other ladies?”He resp
“Is no one on top of this?” Baz asked.Shelly shook her head and sighed. “People here can’t even take care of themselves. Why would they care about things that aren’t important?”Ever since she moved to this place, Shelly shed her status as the daughter of a wealthy family and dwelled at the lowest level of society. She saw a lot of stuff and learned to let go of things too.Baz nodded, but he felt a massive sense of relief. “It’s a good thing I got you out of here.”She caught the relief in his tone and smiled faintly. “If I didn’t let you get on the car today, would you still have come here, Baz?”“Certainly.” Baz responded without any hesitation, “I’d even ask for Mr. Cedric’s help. I’m going to get you out of here, even if it means I have to tie you up.”“Do you love me that much, Baz?” She winked flirtatiously.“That’s not the only reason. I was worried your mother would marry you off to secure wealth for herself again. It wasn’t easy for you to crawl out of that hellhole,
Maia remembered that Beverly Manor was always filled with different kinds of plants. However, she did not know what plants he was most fond of. She could always ask Fernando, then it would not be a surprise anymore. He answered, “You could give him a Philodendron plant.” “Are you sure about this?”“Yeah. I think Grandpa will love it.”Maia nodded her head and replied, “Got it!” Cedric was slightly surprised at how obedient Maia was. It looked like she had something else in mind. When the couple ended their video call, Maia quickly called Fisher to send her to a florist nearby. The service provided by the florist was top-notched. Maia just had to tell her that she wanted a bouquet to celebrate someone being discharged from the hospital, and then they would arrange those flowers that were suitable into a beautiful bouquet. When Maia arrived at the florist, she immediately got her order and paid. Before leaving, she asked the store assistant, “Do you happen to have some philod
After the car was parked, Maia quickly entered the hospital building. “Grandpa! Look at the bouquet I got you! I hope that you’ll always be healthy and safe!” Maia handed the bouquet to Hans. “Thank you. I love them very much!” Hans smiled happily as he accepted the flowers. “Ms. Maia, to Mr. Hans your flowers are worth more than those expensive gifts!” Fernando said as he smiled joyfully as well.“Fernando, do you need any help with the discharge procedures?”“Nope, everything is done.” Maia looked at her watch in disappointment and apologized. “I’m sorry. Was I too late?”“Not at all! We’ve just finished checking out of the hospital. We wanted to wait for you, but you’ve arrived within seconds. You came at the right time!” Hans did not want Maia to feel bad. Hans looked behind Maia as he asked, “Where’s the boy? Is he at the office?”“He left for a business trip.” Maia clarified.“Business trip? When will he be back?”Maia nodded. “He’ll probably need some time.” “C
Hans smiled gently and gave Maia a pat on the back of her hand. “Looks like Nigel has something to say to you. In the meantime, I’ll take a few selfies with the beautiful bouquet while we wait for you.” Hans tapped Maia’s elbow and pulled her closer to him before whispering, “I don’t know what exactly happened between the two of you, but you should tell him officially why you’re rejecting him once and for all.”Maia nodded. “Got it. You watch your step when you get into the car, grandpa!” “Don’t worry about me.” Hans nodded as Fernando helped while directing him to where the car was parked. Maia watched as Hans left before turning back to Nigel. “So, how can I help you, Mr. Nigel?” “Maia.”“I think it’s best if you call me Ms. Maia. After all, we’re just business partners.” “Must you treat me like a stranger? I know I’ve made a mistake but-”“Mr. Nigel, if you want to start explaining yourself, I don’t think this conversation is necessary at all.” Maia interrupted him as s