Warren's eyes hid an indescribable pain. He carefully enveloped Evelyn in his arms and rubbed her back lightly. He murmured in a hoarse, trembling voice, "Evie, you can scold me. If that doesn't vent your anger, you can beat me up too. I'm begging you to not bottle everything up, okay?"Evelyn didn't struggle and simply let Warren hold her. She didn't have the strength in her to fight with him, and she didn't want to let herself get upset over him again.She laughed softly. "Warren, I should thank you. If I only found out about the kid after I became irrevocably in love with Seth, it would hurt even more."What happened tonight wasn't a huge loss for me. People will just gossip about me and give me pitying looks for a few days. But after that, everyone will forget."Just like how everyone had forgotten that she was just Warren's pet canary.She had already gotten used to the gossip about her. Maybe this was her destiny after all.When she was younger, people used to criticize her
Evelyn wormed her way out of Warren's embrace and stepped back. She said indifferently, "Then stay away from me. What we had was in the past. I won't get hung up on who is right and who is wrong anymore. You don't have anything to make up for either. A relationship should be born from a willing heart anyway."I just hope that the next time we meet, we can go back to a normal relationship as old colleagues. I don't want anything else."With that, she removed the jacket from her shoulders and shoved it in Warren's hands. Then, she turned around and got into her car.No matter how much Warren called out to her, she didn't look back.She simply walked away beneath the cold moonlight and disappeared from Warren's sight.…A week passed, and Seth still didn't come to work. Apparently, he had gone to find Jennifer, Albert's mother.Evelyn didn't pay it much mind. Instead, she threw herself into her gradually piling work.When she got off work on Friday, she found Diana and Albert in f
The next time Evelyn saw Seth was the night Diana became a godmother.He had lost a lot of weight, while his eyes were swollen, and his face was pale.He stood by the stairs and was smoking all by his lonesome.Evelyn made her way to him and handed him a bottle of water. In a soft voice, she asked, "Seth, have you found Jennifer?"Seth's eyes were bloodshot when he turned to her."I'm sorry, Evie. I've disappointed you."Evelyn smiled and shook her head. "Don't put the blame on yourself. After all, we never started dating. Ending this before it is too late is the best option for us. I don't want you to become an irresponsible jerk who I hate."With a broken heart, Seth closed his eyes. His voice was deep with helplessness."Albert was born with leukemia. All of our relatives got their blood tested, but none of their bone marrow is suitable. The doctor recommended that we try having another kid."Seth's eyes became wet with tears after he said those words.His eyes remained wa
William had never been that serious before.He had always hated restrictions and never considered taking over the family's estate.However, if Evelyn were to ask, he would go through hell for her.He had just finished talking when a deep voice in an icy tone rang out."If you want to compete against me, then you better have the resources to win."Warren was standing behind them, dressed neatly in a black suit. A lit cigarette rested in between his fingers.His handsome face carried a hint of unending sorrow.His eyes, which were already sunken, looked even worse. The wrinkles around them had become more prominent as well.Warren's yearning for Evelyn was evident in those eyes.He slowly walked toward Evelyn. His dark brown eyes stared into her soul. In a deep voice, he asked, "How have you been, Evie?"Before Evelyn could reply, William barged in and stood between them. An unrestrained smile lit up on his face."She's fine and doesn't need you to worry about her. Go fuck off
Two brand-new racecars zipped out of Evelyn's view as though they were lightning.Just as she was watching the two of them race from the visitor's booth, she received a call from Jazzie.Evelyn had just tapped on her phone when Jazzie's scream came from the other end."Evie, you are assigned to walk with a ridiculously handsome groomsman tomorrow at Salma's wedding. His style suggests he's the kind of guy who is graceful and restrained in public but goes insanely wild in private. That's what I think, anyway. "Gosh, he's so hot. Cupid has blessed you again, girl."Evelyn couldn't help chuckling at that. She replied, "We'll just be walking side by side. Do you really have to get so excited?""Of course I do! I have been working my butt off trying to find a guy for you."Hang on, let me send his photo and resume to you. I guarantee you can't help screeching when you see them."I'll pick you up tomorrow morning, and we'll go to the wedding together."Evelyn's phone beeped endless
It was no wonder that Warren was regarded as a gifted businessman. He could always identify someone's weakness and attack it.When William heard those words, his indecision instantly turned into determination."Let's sign that contract. Someday, I will surpass you."Hearing those words caused the glee in Warren's eyes to slowly reveal itself. It had been hidden until that moment.He had his men bring the contract over to William.When everything was done, the person in charge smiled at William and said, "Mr. Bennett, an important race will take place here tomorrow. There are still a few issues to work out. I'm afraid you'll have to work overtime tonight."William instantly sensed something off. His gaze was sharp when he glared at Warren. "You did this on purpose," said William. "This is your excuse to get close to Ms. Evie."Warren kept his head high and smiled. "Tomorrow's race is a national event," informed Warren. "If you don't want to lose against me, then you should prepar
Warren remembered the flower-shaped birthmark on Evelyn's shoulder blade all too well.Whenever he took her from behind, he'd find that birthmark irresistible and kiss it.He was reminded of a floral scent whenever he kissed it.That scent would always get him going.If Evelyn truly was Sonya's daughter, then she was the bride who promised to him.Warren's gaze burned with even more love as he thought about it while looking at Evelyn.His voice became deeper as well. "Evie," he said. "You are the one I am destined to be with."After saying that, he started the car engine again.Evelyn had been wearing her earphones and hadn't heard Warren's conversation with Chet. Neither had she heard Warren's touching declaration of love.Earlier that night, she shared a couple of drinks with the Yarrows. Seth hadn't been to work for a while, so she had to handle a lot of cases in the law firm.Hence, it had been days since she had rested well.She listened to relaxing music and looked out
After saying that, Warren fished his phone out of his pocket and played a video.When Evelyn saw it, her eyes bulged in disbelief.She and Warren were in the video.He carried her into the bedroom and then carefully set her down on the bed. He even pulled the blanket up for her.He was going to get up to leave when two arms wrapped around his neck.Evelyn's warm lips pecked Warren's chest seductively a few times. Her voice was a little coarse when she spoke."Don't go."Warren's gaze filled with love as he looked at her. It seemed he struggled for a few seconds before he reached out and stroked her head."Okay, I'll stay. Be good and go to sleep."Hearing those words got Evelyn to grin in satisfaction. She got into a comfortable position after that and fell asleep in Warren's arms.Seeing that caused Evelyn to blush so hard that she was bright red, appearing almost as if she were bleeding.She couldn't understand why she hadn't gotten rid of that bad habit, even though they