Curtis turned away, simmering with anger. "If you know your place so well, you should know to stay put. I've paid for your education over the last few years, so until you pay back your debt, you're not going anywhere!"He left, slamming the door behind him.The sound of the door slamming made Margot tremble.She lay on the bed limply, tears blurring her sight.That was it. She couldn't leave him....Curtis went back to his study and flung his keyboard.That damn woman! He had always been good to her, yet she only thought of him as a lustful beast.For some reason, Curtis felt upset at the thought.At the same time, Tammy returned home with Doris.There was a little girl sitting in the living room when they entered the house. She was very pretty and looked quite like Margot.The three of them looked at each other for a moment, dumbfounded.Doris quickly went up to her and asked, "Who are you, little girl?"Curtis had hired Doris after he'd married Margot, so she didn't kno
Tammy was stunned.She couldn't believe that Curtis would get so angry with her. Could it be that she was no match for Margot's sister in his heart?She refused to leave and stood there crying. "Curt, I …""I told you to get lost, didn't I?" Curtis shouted at anger, not even giving her a single look. Tammy was taken aback. It was the first time Curtis had been so angry with her. Afraid that things would worsen if she stayed longer, she quickly left. Noticing that Laura was still crying, he ordered Dorris, "Go and get some ice."Dorris immediately attended to it. She handed the ice wrapped in a cloth to Curtis. He took it, applied it to Laura's cheek, and asked, "Tammy is able to see now?" Dorris nodded. "Yes, sir. She wasn't able to see during the check up, but suddenly her vision recovered in the afternoon. She insisted on coming back, so I brought her back.""Okay, you can continue your work." Curtis dismissed her. He figured out what had happened. "Curty … Why did
Curtis looked at Margot's frightened look. Was she scared of him? Was he really that terrifying?He then remembered how she used to cling to him, always wearing a smile on her little face, looking innocent and adorable. Thinking about it, why would a grown man like him be so calculative toward a woman. Setting aside those unpleasant moments, he softened his tone and said, "I won't let Tammy come again. So, please stop putting up a fight with me anymore. I don't want to see you throw tantrums everyday when I come back from work."Hearing what Curtis said, Margot didn't respond. She just kept her head low and continued eating her food."Margot, why're you always lowering your head? Am I a ferocious beast that's frightening?" She had no choice but to lift up her head and meet the gaze of the man opposite her. Perhaps she felt uncomfortable with how Curtis treated her, but her expression looked pitiful.Noticing how pitiful Margot looked, Curtis couldn't help but ache for her.
Margot thought of calling a cab over to pick them up. But the moment that they stepped out from the house, she saw a black car parked outside the courtyard, and next to it was Royce. Margot halted her steps, not wanting to go further. But who knew the child next to her had already made a move. Laura ran toward him with a smile. "Uncle Royce, you're here early! You're in charge of being our driver today." Royce ruffled Laura's hair and opened the door for her. "Sure, I will be at your service today. Now, get in the car." Noticing that Margot didn't come over, Royce smiled radiantly. "What's wrong? Are you afraid that I'm going to eat you up?" Margot's gaze flickered, feeling a little uneasy. "D—Don't you have anything else to do?" "You're right." He closed the door for Laura and walked to the passenger side, opening the door. "The more you try to avoid me, the more suspicious it looks. Don't you think so? And besides, we're not in any relationship, so what are you afraid of?"
When they walked into the garden, Laura yawned and said, "I'm so sleepy. I'll be going to bed first. There's no need to wake me up for dinner." Before Margot could reply, Laura had walked to the front door and charged upstairs. She had the habit of taking afternoon naps all the while. As she didn't nap today, she was now extremely drowsy. Margot took a look at the time. It was 6:00 pm. Curtis wasn't back yet, so she sat on the couch in the living room to read. She barely read much before she heard some sounds coming from the door. She lifted her head,and …Curtis was dressed smartly in a suit. He had fresh flowers in one hand and cake in the other as he walked in. Margot stared at him. She was dumbfounded. He had a gentle look on his face as he walked toward her with big strides. He stood in front of her in his tall, large frame. Handing her fresh flowers and cake, he said, "These are for you." All of a sudden, Margot felt a little shy. She was surprised that Curtis
Margot didn't struggle. She couldn't bear to turn him down because of the sense of security he gave whenever he was being gentle. "Margot, deep in your heart, what kind of person do you think I am?"He asked in an extremely enticing voice, right by her ear. It tickled her ear, and Margot felt very uncomfortable. She furrowed her fine brows and gave an honest reply. "You're great, Curt. The only thing is that you're kind of blind." "Hmm?""You're always wrongfully accusing me." "I won't do that again next time," he said in a rich, mellow tone. Cuddling her in his arms, he almost couldn't resist taking it a step further. But, when he remembered how she described him previously, he could only let go of her reluctantly. "Alright, you may leave to get changed. I'll manage."Margot turned to look at him. She perceived that his mood didn't look quite right. So, she got up hurriedly and left the bathroom, blushing. Curtis saw how quick she was to leave. It was obvious that
Margot walked quietly beside Curtis. She noticed that he had his wide hand around hers and felt warmth in her heart. She even had a covetous thought. How great would it be if Curtis were hers to have for a lifetime. How great would it be if they never were to separate. She lifted her head and looked at his side profile. From her angle, his handsome face was sharp, and his jawline was defined. She was comforted by his towering height and the air of grandeur that he had about him. Unconsciously, she moved closer and closer to him. It was as if Curtis understood what she was hinting at. Suddenly, he opened his arms and hugged her. He turned to her and asked, "Shall I carry you?" Margot shook her head quickly. "No." "You used to like me carrying you." She liked to hang onto him, almost like a pendant. Besides, Curtis also enjoyed carrying her. He thought that she smelled good. "We're out now. I don't want you to carry me." Margot was a little embarrassed. When t
That "darling" from Margot made Curtis' heart flutter. Pleased, he pressed his lips as he strode forward. Margot followed him as she continued, "'Darling' is meant for soulmates who spend the rest of their lives together. Our marriage is just temporary."She knew she shouldn't dampen the mood. However, she had to constantly remind herself not to be too obsessed with him. Otherwise, what should she do if she can't forget him?Curtis' expression darkened upon her words. He turned around to look at Margot as he furrowed his brows disapprovingly. "What do you mean by we're temporary? If you can't say anything good, then don't talk at all."He pulled her into a forceful embrace and wrapped his arm around her as they walked. She didn't dare to utter a word again.Yes, she wasn't good with her words. However, she was just stating facts. It wasn't like he would promise not to leave her and not marry Tammy. Eventually, he would marry someone else and become someone else's husband. Thus,