Cindy huffed while her eyes followed Ethan and Hazel’s departing figure.
After that, she looked at Moriah, her harsh expression softened when her gaze settled upon Moriah.“Are you okay?” she sat beside her and gave her hand a gentle squeeze.“Yeah, I’m fine,” Moriah chuckled, she wouldn't allow herself to be ruffled by what had just transpired.She told herself at the onset not to expect anything good from Ethan since he was her sworn enemy.Denver was puzzled to see that Cindy gave Moriah a sympathetic gaze, thus he couldn’t hold back and asked with worry, “What’s wrong?”“Nothing, let’s eat. I’m starving to death,” Moriah said and began digging in.Denver started digging and asked no further, lest Moriah might think he was sticking his nose in her stuff.While eating Moriah was lost in her thoughts. She was wondering what her father saw in Ethan that he was willing to marry her to him.Her father once told her that he wasn’t a person who would compromise her happiness.Did her father see Ethan as the person who could give her happiness?She always trusted her father’s judgment, however, this time, she doubted his judgment.“Hey,” Denver waved his hand near Moriah's face to draw her attention.Moriah was interrupted from her deep thoughts and said, “What is it? Are you saying something?”“Cindy was asking if you have bought the gown for tomorrow’s black tie event?” Denver responded, he was unsettled to see Moriah was being inattentive.“I haven’t” Moriah answered with a frown.Following lunch, Moriah returned to her office. She had the time to wallow in pain since there were no patients.A feeling of despair infiltrated her heart.If Shaun had just man up and called the wedding off before that day she wouldn't’ be caught up in this loveless marriage.While thinking, her mind drifted back to the day she met Shaun, her ex - fiancé and his best friend Ethan, her sworn enemy.It was her first day of school, and her dad dropped her off at school. She hugged her dad before going out of the car."I'll come get you after school," Jianyu said as he gently tapped Moriah's head.“I love you, baba,” said Moriah.“I love you too,” Jianyu said, looking tenderly at his daughter.Moriah smiled and waved her hand before turning.Moving to the entrance of the school, Moriah felt that someone was intensely looking at her.She looked around but couldn't find who it was.When she was inside the campus. Someone bumped into her. "Oops, I am sorry, " she heard a male voice, but did not look at him as her focus was to pick up her books scattered on the floor.He helped her to pick her book, but she didn't lift her head to look at him.After she picked up her books she walked not even sparing a glance to the person she bumped into and strode towards her class like she was walking on the clouds.She was delighted that she was able to attend the school of her dreams.Occupied as she was, taking in her surroundings, she didn’t notice a student coming her way.Bumping her forehead against something hard made her feel slightly dizzy and saw stars.Caressing her forehead, she looked up.She was fascinated to see the most beautiful blue eyes she had ever seen, blinked two times, doubting that she was just hallucinating.The student looked at her with his icy cold gaze.“Use your eyes,” he said coldly.It was then that she concluded that what she saw was real, not a figment of her imagination.She looked at him again just like she was hypnotized by his handsome face.“Are you done checking on me?” Ethan arrogantly asked and left her.Moriah shook her head and erased his image that lingered in her mind. She shouldn’t be attracted to an arrogant person like him.Since then, she's told herself she doesn't like him.She checked her watch and she’s got an hour before her class.Thus, she decided to get a quick tour before going to her class.Elated, Moriah gleefully walked around the campus.However, the happiness she felt was cut short when she was tripped by somebody. She fell on her knees and her skirts went up exposing her.Thankfully, her mom told her to wear cycling shorts.She heard girls giggling while she put down her skirt that went up to her waist.“Hey, are you okay?” a student asked her and extended his hand to help her stand up.She held his hand and rose to her feet and said, “Thank you.”He frowned and said to her, “Your knees are bleeding, let me take you to the clinic,” holding her hand, he led her to the clinic.“By the way, I’m Shaun Stanton. And you are? ” He introduced himself while they were on their way to the clinic.“I’m Moriah Chen,” Moriah shyly said, her face turned bright red.Moriah noticed Shaun's hazel eyes were like those shining stars in the night and it made her heart dance.He wasn’t as handsome as the arrogant student she met a while ago, she thought.Nevertheless, his gentleness made him more attractive and she liked him.After her wound was treated in the school clinic, Shaun accompanied her to her class and asked about her last class.Coming out of her last class, Moriah was surprised to see Shaun waiting at the corridor.“Hi,” Shaun greeted her, flashing his perfect pearly white teeth and his dimples which made Moriah’s heart jump.“Hi,” she timidly responded to Shaun.Moriah caught sight of Ethan standing a couple yards from them, looking coldly at her with his arms folded on his chest.Irritated by Ethan's arrogance, she completely ignored him and gave Shaun her undivided attention.Walking with Shaun, she was unaware of the jealous eyes around her and that they were casting poignant stares at her.If the looks they were giving her could kill, Moriah has been dead by now.As a newcomer in the school, she had no idea that Shaun was one of the campus heartthrob next to Ethan.The next day, at school, Moriah was stopped by four girls en route to the locker room to pick up her book.She tried to walk past them, but she was stopped by a girl by yanking her hair. She tried to break free, but the other girls came to help the girl pulling her hair.“So, this is the beauty that has been sung by most of the boys in the campus?” A voice came, Moriah looked up and saw a blond girl with a figure and face like a model.She recognized the student beside her, the arrogant person she met yesterday. He laid his back on the wall and crossed his arms over his shoulder while looking coldly at her.“Let me see your face, if you’re truly a beauty as they said,” Shirley held her jaw with her hand, after that she took a small scalpel from her bag and brought it near her face.Moriah shuddered and closed her eyes, expecting the pain, but heard a voice, “Hey! Stop that!”She was pushed back and laid on the floor, she didn't know how much time went by before she heard a voice, “Moriah, are you okay?”Upon opening her eyes, her eyes collided with Shaun’s hazel eyes full of concern. Shaun pulled her up and embraced her.Moriah couldn’t hold back her tears and sobbed on Shaun’s chest.Beginning that day, she liked Shaun and disliked Ethan.Although Ethan is Shaun's best friend, her aversion to Ethan has evolved into hate.Ethan's girlfriend, Shirley always bullied her and never did he stop her from bullying her despite the fact that she was Shaun’s girlfriend.She was even criticized by Ethan upon learning that she was in accelerated education and a bookworm, calling her a nerd.He didn't like her being smart because he surrounds himself with beautiful brainless girls.A bookworm and a nerd she was, she wasn't accepted in Shaun's circle of friends.Ethan also persuaded Shaun that Moriah was not the right woman for him and that there are better women out there.Each time she met his cold eyes, hostility blaze in her eyes. Every single day they met, her enmity deepened.There was not a time that Moriah didn't feel loathing when she saw Ethan.A knock on the door took Moriah back to the present time. She sighed before telling the person to come in. Her heart almost jumped out of her chest, seeing Ethan come in. "What are you doing here?" coldness seeped through her voice. She stood up and looked at the files behind her desk so she could turn her back on him. The sight of her husband disgusted her and she can't bear to look at him. "Picking you up," Ethan said casually as if it was their usual routine. Her hands froze momentarily and continued to search. "I have somewhere else to go, you can go back first," she said, still pretending to look for a file. Moriah finds it revolting that after he went with his lover for a check up and the possibility that his lover was pregnant. Disgust churned inside her and felt like throwing up any minute. Does he think that she is a cheap woman and begging him to throw her a little time? There might not be love in their marriage, but she wanted respect. She can't accept the fact tha
Hazel's face was like a beetroot while Ethan gave off a distant and dangerous aura. Considering Cindy to be Moriah's best friend, Ethan swallowed his anger. He couldn't do anything to Moriah's best friend. "Let's go," Ethan turned and walked to the counter. Hazel proceeded in haste. The moment the dress was paid for, they left the shop. "Why did he marry you to begin with, if he wasn't serious with your marriage?" Cindy asked with a huff while they were dining after they were done shopping. "He married me just to torture me. Remember that he loathes me as much as I do," Moriah said and sipped her fruit juice. "Yeah, you're right," Cindy said while nodding her head in agreement. "But I won't give him the satisfaction, that's why I don't get hurt when I see him with his lover," Moriah said while twirling the straw in her fruit juice. "Are you sure you don't mind seeing him with his lover?" Cindy's eyebrows were wiggling, her tone was teasing. "I don't love him, so I don't feel j
Fiona knocked at the door and entered when she heard Moriah give her permission to enter. Hearing the assent, Fiona went in and found Moriah sitting on the couch reading a book. "Moriah, dear," Fiona called out to her. Moriah turned towards the owner of the voice and put down the book on the coffee table. Moriah smiled. "Mom, do you need something?" "I want to go shopping, can you come along?" asked Fiona with puppy eyes. Seeing her imploring eyes, Moriah can't say no to her mother in law. "Mom, give me a bit of time to get ready," she headed to the closet to change. She undressed facing the mirror. She gasped upon seeing numerous hickeys on her chest, the valley between her breasts. Moriah gritted her teeth seeing her reflection, her fury burned all the more. She needed to buy a night gown for tonight's black tie event as the concealer couldn't hide the marks Ethan left on her body. "You don't need to worry about the evening gown, your gown will be delivered in the afternoo
At that moment the master of ceremonies announced to the guest to dance while the orchestra was playing music. "Would you do me the honor of a dance tonight?" Denver smiled charmingly and lifted his hand. Moriah took his hand, and Denver brought her to the dance floor. Ethan quietly seethed in anger when he saw Moriah's gown was backless. He specifically told the stylist what he wants for Moriah's gown, how dare they disobey his order. "I love to dance Ethan, can we dance?" Hazel fondly stroked Ethan's arm. Ethan steered her towards the dance floor near Moriah. As Moriah was swirled by Denver, she caught sight of Ethan dancing with Hazel. A strange emotion pricked her heart. She frowned as she couldn't tell what she felt seeing her husband dance with another woman. Their bodies were too close to each other like they were stuck together. She looked away and focused on Denver. She could feel the warmth of his hand at her back when he brought her closer to him with his hand over
He left the mansion, leaving a trail of scared bodyguards in his wake. "Hey," Zachary patted his shoulder as soon as he entered the private room of the bar. Zachary shook his head while he lifted his hands when Ethan gave him a cold look. "Dude, don't joke around with a wounded lion," snickered Jerome and raised his glass to drink. "She did it again," Jerome grinned. Ethan never said anything but Jerome was certain of the source of their friend's sour mood. They have been friends since young. Ethan wasn't someone who talked or showed his feelings. Yet he had been observing him and he knew that only Moriah could have that effect on him. "Why did you marry her in the first place, since you hated each other's guts?" Zachary was shocked when Ethan decided to marry her when they learned that Shaun left. Despite their protest against the idea, Ethan was adamant to marry her. He couldn't think of a plausible explanation for Ethan's decision. He knew he wasn't a person who decides on
"Alright, you're good to go now," Moriah said nonchalantly. Ethan's face darkened as he was sent away like he wasn't her husband. She just tended his injury just like her other patients. Not giving her a glance, he stood up and strode towards the door. The door opened before he could reach it and there came Denver with a cup of coffee and his dashing smile. Denver frowned at him, but smiled again when his eyes stopped on Ethan's hand covered with bandages. So he came here as Moriah's patient and not a suitor. He was able to breathe again. "Good morning, Moriah, I've got you your favorite coffee," he walked past Ethan. Ethan heard her greeting him back and thanking Denver with a cheery voice. He knew nothing about his wife's favorites. He didn't want Shaun to bring her up. Whenever Shaun talked about Moriah, he displayed his disinterest and made sarcastic remarks. Since then, Shaun had made no mention of her at all. Now that he's married to her, he has no clues what his wife like
"Thank you for driving me home," Moriah said when the car pulled up at the entrance of the mansion. Denver got out of the car at once and opened the door for her while she unbuckled her seatbelt. He accompanied her to the door and left only when the mansion's door was opened by a servant. "Good night," Denver said. "Good night," replied Moriah and went in. A Maybach parked next to Denver's car. Rather than getting into the car, Denver waited for the passengers to come out of the car, thinking that they were Moriah's parents. To his surprise, Ethan got out of the car. "You, what are you doing here?" He asked, frowning.
"Hazel, go home, I'll come to see you when I've got time," his cold gaze turned soft when he looked at Hazel. Moriah was unnerved seeing his husband's cold gaze warmed when he looked at Hazel. "Alright," she smiled sweetly at Ethan, then turned to Moriah and scowled at her before leaving. Moriah just shrugged her shoulders and smiled faintly. The audacity of the mistress was unbelievable. "Have a seat," Ethan said. She didn't sit and talked straight away. "Dad called and said he wants us to go to Manchester to celebrate with them for their 26th wedding anniversary on Monday. I came to ask you what will be your reason for not coming. I'm afraid that we'll give different reasons to dad. I know dad, he will surely ask you." He looked at her and said, "Who told you, I won't be coming?" Moriah couldn't answer him and bowed her head, "I just thought you won't come as you have many things to do and you're with Hazel." "Why didn't you just call me instead of coming here?" "I don't have