Lillian blushed even harder. “Alright, s-sure… My daughter loves buffet spread. We’ll visit together someday.”Tiffany stifled a laugh when she saw that things were beginning to kick off between them. Who knew Johnny would own a buffet restaurant that coincidentally suited her taste buds? Did that mean she could eat as much she wanted in the future?It was a quiet lunch for everyone since Johnny was not a chatty person. When they left the cafe, Johnny looked at Lillian and asked, “Are you living alone at the moment?”It was a strange question to ask someone whom he had just met. It sounded like he had some ulterior motive.However, Tiffany could see there was no evil intent in Johnny’s question and answered on Lillian’s behalf, “My mom’s living alone at the moment, but I visit her often since it’s not too far from here.”Johnny nodded. “Well, I wanted to offer your mom a ride home since I’m the only one who would pass by her house. It’ll save all of you the trouble then.”Johnny
Tiffany pouted. “Didn’t you provoke me first? How am I supposed to remember your parents were there? It was an honest mistake… I’m sorry, is that alright? I feel embarrassed as well because both your parents saw me. My heart’s still racing so fast it feels like it’s about to jump out. I’m the one who’s the most embarrassed, alright? Do you think they’ll think that I’m rude? I didn’t notice anyone else by the entrance. It was just us.”Jackson was not actually angry because he knew that Tiffany was a simpleton and did not think before she acted. “Enough, there’s no need to explain any further. You’d only be digging a hole for yourself if you do. I’ve never been slapped in the… Forget it, it’s not like you haven’t been doing it at home anyway. My parents already know what you’re like from the beginning, and it’s engraved in their memory. Relax, that fact will never change.”Tiffany curiously asked, “What sort of person am I to them?”Jackson’s lips curved into a sly grin. “A hyperacti
Jett gulped. “Uh… I was just asking.”Alejandro checked the time, got up, and put on his coat. “I’ll drive myself home. You should go home as well.”Jett grunted in reply as he opened the office door. The pair walked to the office entrance together before they went their separate ways. Despite having worked for Alejandro for a long time now, he still could not see through Alejandro’s thoughts. Alejandro was far more difficult to understand compared to Don Smith. A man was much more formidable when his mind was unreadable. It just showed how cunning and calculative he was.Tanya was still awake when Jett arrived home. She took out his house slippers from the shoe cabinet before she went into the kitchen and skillfully made him a meal.Jett felt strangely at ease as he looked at her busy figure. Life’s greatest comfort was knowing there was someone at home to leave the light on for you and knowing there was a warm meal waiting for you, no matter how late it was.He did not shower im
Jett was not quite sure how to react. In the past, he had sold his soul to Don Smith and was constantly exhausted so he did not have time to think about dating. Later on, he started working for Alejandro and began to go to nightclubs. Although he had flings with women, there were no feelings involved. He had no experience in dating at all. He was as inexperienced as a little boy.Tanya was disappointed by his silence. “What is it? I’ve been feeling very insecure. Didn’t we agree to live together like normal husbands and wives? But… you didn’t touch me at all, except for those three times in the beginning. What kind of a married couple are we? You’re a man. Don’t you have… needs?”Jett recalled his first few times sleeping with her. He had done it at Alejandro’s behest at that time and was focused on completing his task. His Adam’s apple bobbed. “I’m…”His actions seemed reluctant to Tanya as though she was forcing him. She bit her lips resentfully. “If it doesn’t make you happy, I w
He stormed out angrily after that. Melanie was perplexed. When did he need her to sleep with him? He never used to show any interest even if she did not come home, let alone not sleep in the room. However, it was true that she was avoiding him. Lately, she realized that he had been quite horny, but she had just had a baby and the wounds had not fully healed. She felt impeded. He was not the kind of man who would empathize with her.Alejandro looked very sullen throughout the journey to the office. Jett, on the other hand, seemed to be in high spirits. He could not stand it so he sulkily said, “Did you hook up last night? Why are you so happy?”“No, I’m just in a good mood,” Jett replied with a straight face, “Why do you seem to be in a bad mood this morning, sir?”The very thought of Melanie enraged Alejandro. “Don’t ask. Don’t wanna talk about it. Leaving work early today to let loose.”“I won’t be coming,” Jett quickly replied, “You go ahead. Tanya asked me to come home for din
Mark stared at him calmly. “Where did you see me? It certainly wasn’t at Tremont Estate. You wouldn’t have had the right to set foot in there with your identity.”Alejandro did not mind the barb in Mark’s words. He sent the women out, leaving both of them alone before he replied, “Yes, it wasn’t at Tremont Estate. It was at the condo that my mom and I lived in, downstairs.”At a condo? Downstairs? Mark carefully racked his memories. He had followed his dad to the office for a meeting once and passed by a condo on the way back. His father had asked him to stay and wait in the car, saying that he was going to meet an old friend and would be done very soon. He was not suspicious at that time and did not think much of it. He had only waited for ten minutes. It was probably that time. It felt like a joke now. His father had gone to see his lover, and he had naively waited for his father. If he had known, perhaps, the following events would not have happened. Because of incidents like that
Alejandro immediately lost interest after Mark left. He got up, straightened his collar, and left as well.He returned to Smith Manor, reeking of alcohol. The silence in the manor was unsettling. He was drunk, and his mind was muddled from alcohol. He stumbled his way upstairs, calling out Melanie’s name.Melanie was startled awake. Afraid that the baby would wake up, she put on a robe and hurriedly got up to investigate. She found him at the staircase, drunk beyond comprehension. She was instantly annoyed. “Why did you drink so much? You’re causing a huge ruckus in the middle of the night. Aren’t you afraid of waking the baby? Come on, I’ll help you into the room. How could you possibly feel good after having this much to drink?”As she reached out to grab his arm, he suddenly straightened up and pulled her into his arms. The strength in his grip was unprecedented. She stood on her tiptoes, astonished and unsure if she should push him away or let him hold her. He must have thought
He was the one who left Tiffany. Why would he regret it when things would never return to the way they were? Such regrets were laughable. It was because he was unable to leave his old relationship behind that Melanie’s existence was considered a hindrance. It did not matter if he was Ethan or Alejandro, Melanie had appeared at the wrong time.It was not known how much time had passed before Alejandro fell into a deep sleep.Melanie withstood the pain all over her body as she got up and walked into the bathroom to wash off the tear stains on her face. She knew very well that Alejandro had taken her love for him for granted. Was there a point in hoping that he would come to his senses and love her one day? He was never Alejandro Smith. He was Ethan Connor, and he had unrequited feelings for Tiffany. How was he going to love her with another woman in his heart?After she had showered, Melanie had trouble falling asleep. Her eyes reddened as she looked at her daughter who was sound asle