After work, Brodie drove to the art studio.
Because it was close to New Year's Day, most people chose to travel, so the art studio had few visitors.
Whenever there were customers, it was Dwayne who introduced them, while Joselyn was painting on the third floor.
Dwayne saw a man come in and greet him, and Brodie nodded before going upstairs.
Joselyn was facing away from the staircase, wearing a cream-colored knitted coat, and was engrossed in drawing.
Hearing footsteps, Joselyn didn't look up. "The customers have all left, right?"
Not hearing the man answer the question, she sat up straight and turned around.
The cool scent of wood reached her nostrils, and thin lips kissed her lips.
Although they soon separated, it also made Joselyn's heart beat faster.
She blinked her eyes lightly and said, "Why did you come so early?"
"I wanted to give you a surprise."
Joselyn giggled and said, "I don't believe it. You mu
Brodie was indeed much older than Joselyn, but that's just how relationships are.Fate has arrived, age and such are not a problem.Brodie clicked his tongue and said, "You brat, do you still want the latest anime figurines?"Layne looked at him with an innocent little gaze and said, "If you don't take me, Joselyn will take me!"Brodie laughed and said, "You were quite good at pinpointing other people's weaknesses."Layne smirked and said, "Dad told me that every time he wanted to discipline me, I would bring up Mom, and it worked really well."Brodie looked at Russell, who shrugged and said, "Like father, like son. Layne learned well."Brodie chuckled lightly, "Shouldn't it be 'afraid of the wife'?"Russell curved his lips and said, "This was a virtue, learn it well and be careful not to be dumped."Brodie: "..."His mouth was still so venomous, I wish I had beaten him up more back then.Russell raised an
The weather was extremely cold, and Royce got into the car with Viviana.The little person sat in the passenger seat, dressed in a soft and fluffy manner, looking just like a little steamed bun."How old are you?"Royce habitually reached for the cigarette box, but when he remembered there were children in the car, he stopped this action."I was five years old, oh." Viviana extended her tender little hand, with five fingers resembling tender shoots of bamboo.Royce thought it was cute and reached out to poke it.Viviana immediately withdrew her hand, "My mother said that men and women should not be too familiar with each other.""So, you dared to talk to me?""So, don't I have to find someone to borrow a phone from?""...it seems to be something like this."Royce asked, "Does your mother still have to work so late?""Yeah, Mom said that only by working can Viviana earn a lot of money.""Why do you ne
Brodie pulled the girl over and sat her on his lap, handing her the phone, "You look."Joselyn looked at the news and tightened her lips.After all, when the events of that year were exposed, she, as the person involved, was also labeled as a plagiarist, and her emotions fluctuated.Brodie took off the dry towel that was wrapped around her hair, letting her dark wet hair fall behind her. She smoothed it with her hand and said, "Isn't this exactly how we expected it to unfold?"Joselyn nodded, "That's true, but I still felt uncomfortable in my heart.""During the week before the new year, you didn't have to go to the art studio. Stay at home and paint well. Don't watch any news or reply to any messages. I stayed at home with you during that week."Joselyn looked at the man in surprise, "Didn't you have surgery?""In very special circumstances, I would go again, but for the rest of the time, I would stay and accompany you."Josel
Jaelyn has always been perceived as gentle and kind, but today she unexpectedly confronted Deborah for the sake of Joselyn.Joselyn pursed her lips and said, "Jaelyn, thank you for being willing to believe me."Jaelyn smiled and held her hand, "You are the one Brodie has chosen, which means you are the one we have chosen. In a few days, you should start calling me mom. After the new year, our families can meet and we can get engaged first, and then find a good day to get married. Madeleine, Zoey, and Carolyn are not married yet, so how about the four of you together?"Madeleine laughed and said, "Mom, if you were to have a collective wedding for us, the first one to disagree would be Russell. He has been looking forward to this wedding for many years. On the small island, there have been quite a few jokes because of who had their wedding first."Jaelyn asked, "What joke?"Zoey curved her lips and said, "At first, they competed on the spinning wheel
Almost everyone who stayed up until midnight to celebrate the New Year saw these negative news about Deborah.The Hester family, except for Deborah, were all immersed in their sleep. She had originally planned to read online comments insulting Joselyn to ease the humiliation she had experienced during the day, but what she ended up receiving was her own exposure."How could this happen? How is it possible?"Deborah went crazy and fiercely grabbed her hair, why didn't things develop as she had hoped? Why were all her secrets exposed?She thought and thought, and there was only one reason, everything was because of Joselyn, all the bad things were done by this damn bitch.Joselyn was like a venomous snake lurking in the dark, constantly spying on her triumph.Deborah smashed all the items in the room.The loud noise woke up the Hester family, and Axel quickly knocked on the door."Deborah, what happened?""Open the door fo
After a few years, the incident of plagiarizing artwork finally saw a turning point.Although Joselyn had already made peace with the knot in her heart, there were still traces remaining.This time, she was completely relieved.Joselyn and her friends and family did not believe her, and the others had to accept the reality when the evidence was conclusive.She could finally open her own art studio, hold art exhibitions, and publish comic books, instead of constantly being on edge, afraid of the plagiarism controversy resurfacing. Everything she held in her hands felt like sand slipping away with the wind.She stretched and answered Brodie's call."Shall I take you to have French cuisine tonight?""Professor Keller seemed to be in a good mood.""My girlfriend was happy, so naturally I was in a good mood."Joselyn sighed and said, "Thank you, Brodie, thank you for everything you did for me. In the new year, I wish you all
Joselyn quickly buried her face in the man's arms, closed her eyes tightly, and lowered her voice, "Let's leave right away."Brodie embraced with open arms, "Only three days apart and you're already giving me a hug, I love this New Year's gift.""You also said, my mom saw it too, and she blamed you!""Well, blame me."Kinley couldn't have imagined the lovey-dovey behavior of the young couple at that time. "It's nothing, just your dad giving a gift to Brodie. Grandpa and Grandma also gave gifts. Come down to pick them up when you're ready to leave."Joselyn's ears perked up as soon as she heard it, "What gift?""You would know in a moment."After Kinley finished speaking, she closed the door.Joselyn grabbed the man's hoodie and peered out, taking a deep breath. "The feeling of being caught like this is really terrifying," she said."We didn't perform giving birth on the spot, what are we afraid of?"Joselyn looked
When Joselyn asked this question, her voice was trembling.No one could accept being seen as a substitute by their partner, it would be too pathetic.When Joselyn was heading to the police station and making a statement, Deborah's words echoed in her mind.So, after getting on the car, she still asked it out.Brodie looked at the girl with red-rimmed eyes, turned around, and took out a cigarette box from the storage box. He pulled out a cigarette from it and lit it at the edge of his lips.A faint smoke rose and filled the entire carriage.Joselyn couldn't help but cough a few times.Brodie extinguished the cigarette butt and threw it into the ashtray.Joselyn felt that a man's silence and contemplative smoking were both a form of consent. She had never seen a man smoke in front of her, so she knew what men were thinking."Brodie, I felt that we should calm down first," she said, and then she got out of the car, with Bro
Dalton's heart tightened suddenly as Russell fell silent.He subconsciously disagreed in his heart, after all, if Nancy were to encounter any problems, it would be a matter of life and death. He dared not take this risk.If not done so, Susie was like a time bomb, ready to explode at any moment.Susie relied on the Thatcher family. The Thatcher family had their hands in both legal and illegal activities, secretly training assassins and having people specifically assigned to clean up crime scenes for the assassins. Therefore, she felt invincible.Russell came up with this idea because if Susie were to attack again at Lochcliff, he would have a way to detain her.However, the Thatcher family needed someone, and Russell had a way to incriminate her.Dalton remained silent for a long time, "You made me think about it."Russell did not persuade him anymore, because he knew Dalton would consider what consequences would develop if things con
This was the first time the two of them had a peaceful conversation, and it was surprising to see how harmoniously the rivals could get along.Randall chuckled lightly and said, "No need, I couldn't trouble you and Nancy."Dalton didn't like to drink coffee, but today he ordered an iced Americano, which was rare for him. The bitterness made him frown."I don't know how you could drink it."Randall caressed the walls of the coffee cup, "I suppose it was because my heart was too bitter, but after drinking this, it didn't feel as bitter anymore."Dalton looked at the man, who had been disheveled for several days, and without the initial hostility, he unexpectedly felt some sympathy.Randall laughed and said, "Don't look at me like that, I didn't need sympathy.""Sorry," Dalton looked at him, "Nancy told me about your past. To be honest, if it weren't for those obstacles, you would have built a cozy little home together. I'm quite envious
After they received the certificate, Dalton moved Nancy's luggage from the apartment to his home.When she came back, Nancy had a feeling of things having changed.Although it was still in black and white, the cold tones didn't seem as cold anymore.Indeed, what affects one's emotions is not the environment but rather one's mood.Dalton saw her standing at the entrance and asked, "Why aren't you going in? Is it because you don't like this style of decoration? I was thinking that since you're pregnant, you shouldn't stay on the villa side anymore. Even if the newly renovated one is environmentally friendly, it may still have some odor. I'm worried that your morning sickness will be severe."Nancy couldn't smell pungent odors these past few days, such as garlic, chives, and onions.Dalton felt that this place was closer to his hospital, so if there was an emergency, it would be more convenient for him to rush back. Otherwise, staying at Nancy'
During Nancy's hospitalization, both Eugene and Chelsea came to visit.At that time, they still didn't know about her pregnancy.Chelsea cooked Manhattan clam chowder for her.She sat by the sickbed and fed Nancy.Nancy was very embarrassed, after all, her own mother had never treated her like this."I could do it myself."Chelsea shook her head and said with regret, "I have always hoped to have a daughter, but after giving birth to Dalton, my ovarian function deteriorated and I can no longer have children. When I first saw you, I liked you. You have a dignified and elegant appearance, although you can be a bit cold, but you don't give off an arrogant vibe. I was especially happy when you and Dalton got engaged. I know you both had reservations about the arranged marriage, but I believe you can make it work. Things were going as we expected, Dalton was in a good mood for a while, and he even called us without impatience. I knew your relation
Nancy told Dalton everything about her and Craig.Dalton's expression turned heavy after hearing the news, and he felt a mix of emotions towards Craig.If it weren't for Kolton and Reina's interference, Nancy and Craig would have long become a heavenly couple, and Dalton wouldn't even be in the picture.Craig risked his life to save others before the bus exploded, narrowly escaping death. Later, on the cruise ship, he once again rescued Nancy. If it weren't for Susie's help, he would have also drowned in the sea.Their everyday moments, even without simple kisses, they were able to give their lives for each other.To be honest, Dalton admired Craig while also feeling quite jealous of him.Back then, he had Amiya by his side, so even if Nancy appeared, there wouldn't be any possibility between them.Everything, one can only say, was a twist of fate.Dalton's face became somewhat serious as he looked at Nancy. "Nancy, I respected
Nancy woke up and found herself in the hospital, with a furry head by her side.She recognized that it was Dalton, how was he here?Did he save himself or was he here as a family member to take care?She tended towards the second situation, after all, no one knew about her visit to the gallery last night.However, in any case, she felt that she was not prepared to meet him.Just at that moment, Dalton moved.Nancy immediately closed her eyes.Dalton, with sleepy eyes, sat up and stretched, moving his neck.Last night, he was here guarding Nancy, afraid that she might have any problems.Actually, he could have slept on the nearby bed, but he didn't.He wanted to be closer to her because last night's fire almost took her away.He looked at Nancy's trembling eyelids and knew that she had woken up."Nancy, did you wake up?" Dalton said gently.The person on the sickbed continued to doze, with only
"Nancy!"Dalton discovered that his voice was trembling, and he shouted again, coughing violently afterwards.Nancy had no reaction, and Dalton picked up the person and rushed out.Randall rushed towards the entrance of the gallery, following closely behind.The fire grew larger, and a horizontal beam fell down, blocking their way.The scorching flames were raging everywhere, as if the tongues of fire were devouring everything in their path. The thick smoke made people's eyes water incessantly.Randall stood in front of Dalton and said, "I will charge ahead, you follow me, and Nancy won't get hurt!""Get lost!"Dalton put the person down and prepared to carry them out.Just at that moment, a jet of water came in and extinguished the fire in front of the three people.Dalton grabbed Nancy and rushed out.Because the surrounding people didn't know if there were any people inside, they dialed 119.The a
Russell and Zoey faced each other, lifting the veil, revealing a breathtakingly beautiful face.He took Zoey's hands.The pupils of the two individuals reflected each other's faces.From past lives to present life and even to future lives, throughout countless generations, they will always be together!The emcee said, "The couple bows three times to each other. With the first bow, the couple holds hands and respects each other like guests, walking together in love and harmony!"Russell and Zoey bowed to each other."Two bows, heads touching, may you have a precious child until old age!"Russell and Zoey listened to the emcee's command. Russell lowered his head and pressed his forehead against Zoey's smooth forehead, and the two of them smiled at each other."Three bows, faces pressed together, happiness and joy forever!"Russell tilted his head and pressed his cheek against Zoey's, whispering softly in her ear, "Zoey, I
Nancy tightened her lips as she heard one after another derogatory remark.Her body trembled slightly, and her fingers curled up.Dalton clicked his tongue and said, "What, did I make you angry? It seems like you really care about this bastard!"Nancy couldn't bear it anymore. She was about to leave, but the man grabbed her wrist."Let go!" Nancy glared at him, unable to speak loudly and could only scold him in a low voice.Dalton sneered, "I just wouldn't let go, what can you do to me?"Nancy swung, not letting go, and raised her other hand to slap the man's face.Because the cheers were too loud, only the people next to it saw it.Alissa frowned as she watched Dalton clutching Nancy's hand. "Dalton, you really have no manners. Not only did you not have a wedding when you got married, but now you're also entangling with your ex-wife after the divorce."She grasped Dalton's wrist and said, "Dalton, we may not be able to