LOGINMaximilian was the first to wake up. His eyes squinted as sunlight slipped through the curtains. Turning his head slightly, he saw Isabella still fast asleep beside him. What caught his attention, however, was her arm—draped snugly around his waist.
'This wild woman… if she wasn’t truly scared, she wouldn’t have dared hold me like this,' Maximilian thought with a faint smirk tugging at his lips. His eyes lingered on her sleeping face for a moment longer.
He stayed still, afraid to wake her. A part of him wanted to brush her hair away and gently pat her head—but he stopped himself when her lashes fluttered. Quickly, he shut his eyes again and pretended to sleep.
Isabella stirred awake, blinking a few times before realizing she was hugging Maximilian.
The next morning, Adeline sat in the car as Jason drove her to Odette’s house. He would then continue on to work at his office. Occasionally, he glanced at his wife, noticing the unusual pensive look on her face. It seemed she was worried, thinking about her only friend.“Darling… are you feeling unwell?” Jason asked gently, touching her cheek.“Hmm… no, I’m fine,” Adeline replied softly.“But you don’t look well. Wouldn’t it be better if you stayed home?” he pressed, concern furrowing his brow.“No, Jason, I’m fine! I need to see Odette—she seems to be having some trouble. She suddenly told me yesterday that she plans to stay in Japan permanently,” Adeline explained.
Will walked side by side with Odette toward the back of the vacant lot.The ground beneath their feet was still covered with rough gravel. Beyond the empty land, a plantation came into view—lush plants and tall trees growing thick and shady. They walked through it for about five minutes.Then, suddenly—A garden appeared before them.It was breathtakingly beautiful and soothing to the eyes. A gentle stream flowed through the center of the garden, its soft rippling sound filling the air. Odette’s eyes widened in awe.“Wow… this is so beautiful,” she said. “How did you even find a place like this?”Will smiled broadly.“Back then, every time we finished playing basketball, Jason, Andrew, and I would look for somewhere quiet to relax. That’s how we found this place. Sometimes, after practice, we’d come here.”The moment she heard Andrew’s name, Odette&rsq
That afternoon, Andrew had already made plans with Odette to take her out to buy a few things. He arrived at the front yard of Odette’s house to pick her up. A moment later, Odette walked toward him briskly.“Andrew, I’m ready. Oh—by the way, you said earlier that you needed my help. What do you need help with?” Odette asked curiously.“I want to ask you to help me choose a few things,” Andrew replied.“Choose what?” Odette asked, frowning slightly as she tried to guess.“You’ll find out soon. Come on,” Andrew said.They set off, Andrew driving at a moderate speed. Soon, he stopped the car in front of a mall. He led Odette inside, and they eventually stopped in fron
After Adeline finished showering, Jason took her downstairs for breakfast at the resort’s restaurant.Throughout the meal, Adeline couldn’t stop stealing glances at him.“Jason?” she called softly.“Hm?” he replied without looking up.“Are you still mad at me?” she asked.“No,” Jason answered shortly, his eyes fixed on his plate.“Then why have you been so quiet?” Adeline asked, her gaze heavy with sadness.“We’re eating,” Jason replied calmly while chewing.“What’s the point of talking?”
The next morning, Adeline woke up first.Her body was wrapped only in a blanket, her skin bare beneath the soft fabric. Jason was the same—still asleep beside her, one arm draped possessively around her waist.Adeline paused, abandoning her intention to get out of bed.She shifted closer, turning onto her side until she was face to face with him. For a moment, she simply watched him sleep. Then, gently, she lifted her hands and caressed his face, her touch light and affectionate.“He’s the most annoying man I’ve ever met,” she murmured softly, a smile tugging at her lips.“Even though I’m annoying,” Jason replied lazily, his eyes still closed,“you love me very much… don’t you?”Adeline stiffened.“You’re awake?” she scoffed. “Damn it. I thought you were still asleep.”Jason smiled, opened his eyes, and pulled her into his arms.“I’m going to take a shower,” Adeline said, trying to free herself.Jason’s hand tightened around her waist.“No,” he said firmly. “Later.”“Jason,” she prote
When they arrived at the beach, Adeline froze in surprise.A private dinner had already been prepared.A single table stood on the sand, adorned with flickering candles, their flames dancing in the sea breeze.“Jason… did you prepare all this?” Adeline asked, smiling softly.“Of course not,” Jason replied casually, lying without a blink. “It’s a complimentary service from the resort. There’s no way I could pull something like this off.”“Oh…” Adeline chuckled as she took a seat. “I really thought you did. Even a dinner like this feels complicated.”She sat across from Jason. Not long after, the waiter arrived, serving the dishes Jason had secretly ordered during the reservation.“Jason… we haven’t even ordered yet. Why is the food already here?” Adeline asked, confused.“You ask too many questions,” Jason said lightly. “Just eat. Is that so hard?”Adeline nodded, letting it go. The two of them enjoyed dinner together, accompanied by the cool night breeze and the rhythmic sound of wave







