Tanya’s eyes flickered with some emotions again. Her eyes were filled with endless incredulity. She did not expect her father to be the one giving her the greatest support at that moment. She instantly stopped hesitating. She looked at her father and gave a serious nod. “Got it, Dad. Thank you.”As long as she liked Michael, she would need to persevere. She believed she could win his heart someday.Everything would eventually work out!With this thought in her mind, she felt better.Tanya’s mother, on the contrary, said nothing but heaved a sigh before standing up....After an hour, Ivanka finally reached home. She entered the shower room.The entire day had been a mess. All she wanted was a rest after a good shower.Before she finished blowing her hair dry, her phone kept vibrating. She had taken her phone into the room.It was Sandy. Ivanka wore earphones. Even though she was blowing her hair, it would not affect her from hearing Sandy’s voice.She asked while blowing her
Ivanka’s lips twitched but she said nothing else. She continued to blow her hair. Meanwhile, Sandy casually browsed Twitter. She found it uninteresting after browsing for a while. Ivanka had finished blowing her hair. She put back her hair dryer, then took off her earphones and turned on the speaker. “Aren’t you sleeping yet?” “Not at this hour. I don’t feel sleepy at all,” said Sandy with a hint of sorrowful tone. Ivanka naturally sensed something was off about her, so she asked, “What’s the matter?” Sandy sighed. “Nothing. It’s just that I feel bored with my life.” The more Sandy talked about that, the more Ivanka sensed that something was off about her, so Ivanka pressed again, “Tell me about it.” “Sigh. Perhaps I’ve been too sentimental.” Sandy sounded a bit coy. She was no longer in the mood to browse Twitter. “What exactly has happened?” Sandy’s gaze grew increasingly complicated. Her face somewhat reddened, but more than that, she found it hard to say. Never in
Sandy felt touched, but she said, “No need. What’s the point of coming to me in the middle of the night? I’m alright now.” Ivanka ignored her. She immediately went downstairs with her phone. “Wait for me. I’ll come in a while. I’ll buy you supper.” “Don’t. I—” Before Sandy finished her sentence, Ivanka already hung up. By the time they chatted again, Ivanka was already at Sandy’s house. Ivanka held two packets of late night snacks. One was a hamburger, the other was french fries. When Sandy saw that, the look of sorrow instantly faded. She cried out in surprise, “Wow! I didn’t expect you to bring me these! Thank you!” While saying that, Sandy took the food from Ivanka, put them on the dining table, and unwrapped them. Ivanka changed her shoes and entered her house. After washing her hands, she sat at the dining table and saw Sandy focused on eating her hamburger. Ivanka was not in a hurry to say anything. Likewise, Sandy did not bring up the topic. Ivanka put some f
Ivanka’s eyes flashed slightly. There were some questions she wanted to ask. She thought about it but still did not say anything. It was like she was waiting for her to continue. Sandy raised her hands and covered her head. She was totally panicking. “At that time, I was really foolish. Although I have not experienced it myself, I’ve heard stories. So, I knew at once. I freaking… slept with this man!” When she said it, her voice became a little strange. It was like she wanted to scream her heart out and release her stress, but she did not dare to do so. If the people outside heard, it would not be good for her reputation. Sandy could not help but take a deep breath. She closed her eyes while rubbing her constantly throbbing temples with one hand. She said in resignation, “I don’t know what to do anymore. Now I don’t even dare to face that man again. I…” Ivanka stared at her. “What happened after you woke up that day?” Sandy’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, and her lips tremb
“That’s pretty much it. After I went to the bathroom, I didn’t dare to come out until he said he was gone…” Ivanka frowned. “So, how did he even get in that day?” “I don’t know, and he didn’t say either. But I do know that there’s no way he would ever set me up to sleep with me. This has to be a coincidence.” “Did you call your cousin after that?” “I did, but she said she didn’t know. She just checked me in and left. She even apologized and said that everything was safe. But I don’t believe her at all!” “She said she wanted to see you about something the other day. Did she talk to you about that?” “She did. She just needs money and wants me to loan her some. But I keep having this feeling that something is not right. She definitely has something to do with what happened this time. I drink pretty often, after all. How could this really be from drinking too much?! Also, I didn’t feel particularly fuzzy from drinking. The next day, I didn’t even feel hungover. Don’t you think
Sandy could not help but let out a heavy sigh. In her eyes was a layer of melancholy that had been absent before. “I don’t know what to do, Iv. I was not trying to hide it from you. It’s just that I… can’t say it out… loud. After all, he and I always had bad blood between us. I thought that we would always be sworn enemies, But this issue came up right in the middle of it. I…” Sandy no longer knew what else to say after that. Ivanka’s hands slowly came to a halt over the keyboard. Then, her gaze fell on her. “It had already happened. Most of the time, all we can do is check if we have missed anything by accident and be on guard. Sandy, I know you’re upset. But you have to find a way to accept it. As for your relationship with him…” Ivanka let her voice fade away. After all, it was a personal relationship between them. There was not much she could say about it. Sanding immediately gritted her teeth. “How could I possibly be with him?! This is just a misunderstanding!”
She was currently acting even more aloofly. This attitude made the man a little flustered. Not wanting her to misunderstand too much, he immediately said, “I was set up. So, I can’t tell you about what is going on my side in detail, but someone on your side was definitely guilty too. It was just by mistake that I took the wrong card and entered the wrong room. The person who was scheming against you did not enter.” Sandy’s expression instantly changed. She glanced at Ivanka. When she saw that Ivanka did not say anything, she asked, “Who is the person who’s scheming against me?” “It was a guy that your distant cousin hooked up with. Your cousin had a nasty idea and tried to get some money out of him. So, she lied to you.” Sandy’s expression instantly turned ugly! She knew that something was not right with that cousin of hers! But her act had been perfect, and she could find any clues! “Do you have any evidence of this?” Ivan immediately said, “I have a recording.” At t
“I know.” Ivanka sighed. She could understand what Sandy was thinking, but she still said, “If you have time, you should talk to Ivan.”Indeed, the reason why Sandy was so averse to this whole entire ordeal was because the man who slept with her was Ivan.Sandy immediately rejected the idea. “I have nothing to say to him! Now that things are the way they are, I don’t want to talk to him anymore! That was my first time, and I lost my virginity to a sc*mbag!”She sounded to be in despair as she continued complaining, “My first time should have been a beautiful thing, but all I can remember is how my back hurt! But I suppose I should be blamed for being too careless. Even so, I want to kill that cousin of mine!”But Sandy did not mention that she was actually feeling a little fortunate and also fearful. She was also thankful that the person who came in that day was Ivan.If it had been that old man…Ivanka sighed. She could not offer Sandy any words of comfort at this point. Sandy h
Ivanka did not pay him any mind and got into the car. If Michael dared to chase after her again, she would most definitely kick him out of the car! She would do what she said she would!Michael did not catch up, but he blocked her with his arms wide open. His stance was clear: You can leave. But over my dead body! Ivanka could not possibly drive over Michael. But it was not a problem for Michael to keep blocking her way. Plus, she had just politely rejected his parents. So, it was even more impossible for her to turn back. Ivanka ran out of patience. She held her forehead and frowned. Michael had already drained her last bit of patience. She never imagined that Michael would actually cling to her to such an extent! How would she put it? All her positivity had been drained clean! “Michael, your parents are still at home. Aren’t you afraid they’ll see and laugh at you? I know Grandpa and Grandma are standing by our side now. It’s not like you and I haven’t been in
Ivanka would neither accept the carrot nor the stick approach. Michael had no choice but to persuade her with reason and win her over with affection. Ivanka snorted. “Have you ever given me a chance to have a meal with you before this? As the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day. It takes time for things to come to this state. Things might have passed for you but not for me!” Ivanka’s gaze was razor-sharp. Michael felt his heart clench up. At that moment, his throat was in so much pain that he did not know what else to say to her. Ivanka did not wait for his response. She pushed away his hand and headed out without hesitation. Michael did not stop her. Nonetheless, he went after her and followed behind her. Meanwhile, they heard the sound from the kitchen. Mindy prepared dinner in the kitchen, and Jay helped her out. They had heard their conversation. Out of courtesy, Ivanka went to the kitchen and greeted them. She said with a smile, “Uncle Jay, Aunt Mindy, I’m
Ivanka clenched her fists. Her gaze was filled with ferocity. She looked like she was really going to punch Michael. Michael noticed the anger in her eyes. But since the person was none other than Ivanka, he was willing to take the beating. He even took a step forward and held his head high. “Strike me if you want.” “You!” Ivanka glared at Michael. He truly annoyed her. She reminded herself to keep her composure. She sucked in a deep breath before saying, “Michael, I’ve treated you with respect. You’d better behave yourself.” Right after she finished the sentence, Ivanka left. Before she even took a step forward, Michael grabbed her. “My mom is preparing the dishes inside the kitchen. If you leave now, you’re not showing me any respect. Please stay around to have dinner. Even though we’re already divorced, and it’s impossible for us to get back together again, we’re still friends,” said Michael. Haha! He had been adamant. He was using the same approach to draw close
Mindy’s expression instantly darkened. “What’s with us being prejudiced against her? Had I ever targeted her when she married Michael from the beginning? “She knew how well Rosie had treated her. It’s her own fault for failing to bond with Mic. How could you blame us?” Mindy had always disliked Ivanka. She believed Samuel’s intervention had been the reason for their marriage. It was an arranged marriage. There was no need for the Barkworth’s family to have an arranged marriage. At the end of the day, it was all up to Samuel to choose the bride for Michael. Ever since Ivanka married Michael, aside from the deliberate arrangements, they had hardly shown up together as a couple in public. Mindy did not have any particularly hard feelings for Ivanka. She believed the two would live happily together after getting married. After they divorced, Mindy thought Michael could start all over again. But she did not expect to see their current relationship was no different from when they
It was Jay and Mindy. When Ivanka saw them, a thought came across her mind. She took out a syringe and inserted it into Michael’s arm to unmute him. Michael felt like he had been stung by a bee. It was as though he had been put in jail, only to be freed all of a sudden. Ivanka took away the syringe and gave him a glance with displeasure. “Get out of the car now. Your parents are here—” “Aren’t you entering the house?” Before Ivanka finished her sentence, Michael interrupted her. When he looked at her, his eyes were filled with sincerity and seriousness. But Ivanka rejected him coldly. “Quick! Get out of the car! I’m not joking with you. Get out now!” “Let’s go in together. After all, you’re already here. Are you worried about seeing them?” Michael was undaunted by her emotions and tone. Instead, he stretched out his hand to try to grab Ivanka. Nonetheless, she avoided him with ease. Meanwhile, Jay and Mindy saw them. They walked over to them. Mindy glanced at th
It was no wonder Jonah asked for so many details. All these were facts.Ivanka did not avoid answering his questions. She gave a light smile. “The longest will be half a year.”If the treatment was ineffective after half a year, she would go to Silvania with Vincent.After all, it was not just about her.Upon learning of Ivanka’s decision, Jonah smiled wryly. “Iv, I don’t think it’s an easy feat to treat my legs. How about you go and deal with your stuff first? You can always treat my legs afterward.”Ivanka initially planned to do it that way. But George, Florence, and Margaret had interrupted her plan.Since she had returned to Bostone, why was there a need to travel back and forth again?She might as well treat Jonah’s legs.Besides, Vincent had informed her that it would be highly uncertain whether they could still return to their home country after arriving at Silvania.Ivanka said, “No. I don’t want to make so many trips. I’ll treat your legs for half a year and see if i
It was not an overstatement to say Michael was crossing the line. Nonetheless, Ivanka could not just sit there and watch the two men get into a conflict. Hence, Ivanka pulled Michael to the side and glanced at him. “If you don’t want to be kicked out, you’d better wait here.” But Michael was undaunted by Jonah. Although Jonah had the power to rebuke him in his own territory, Michael refused to allow Jonah to get the upper hand. Ivanka saw the determination in Michael’s eyes. She was very worried that the two might get into a fight. She quickly pulled him back. “Stop making me worry about you. Just wait here! If you dare to come after me, I’ll…” Although she did not finish her sentence, her intention was clear enough. If Michael disobeyed her, she would make him a statue! Understanding this, Michael did not follow Ivanka. But when Jonah turned around and left, the provocation in his eyes was evident. Still, Michael listened to Ivanka. He did not want to offend her. He
Jonah narrowed his eyes while questioning Michael. Still, Michael did not respond to him. Ivanka pursed her lips. She looked displeased when she answered Jonah, “Jonah, there’s no need to speak so harshly. Do you still want me to treat your legs?” She had temporarily made Michael mute. She did that to stop Michael from talking endlessly about those things. Nonetheless, he had still insisted on coming along with her, only to end up being targeted by Jonah. Ivanka had no intention of making Michael mute in front of Jonah. Upon hearing Ivanka’s words, Jonah looked at where she currently stood. She stood in front of Michael. It looked like she was trying to protect him more. As the saying went, true love was portrayed in hard times. This saying was true indeed. It was true that Ivanka cared about Michael. Jonah said gently to Ivanka, “I want you to treat my legs, and I only speak harshly to specific people. I already showed him much respect when he barged into my terri
Michael remained resolute.Ivanka rolled her eyes. “Then stay stubborn. I’ll only fix it when you stop pushing me away.”After she was done speaking, she turned to leave.Michael followed.He even opened the passenger door and got in her car. He was determined to follow her.But Ivanka would not go easy on him.Once inside, she warned him coldly, “Not being able to speak is harder than you think. Follow if you want. Michael, are you sure about this?”Even after her warning, he kept staring straight ahead.She said nothing more and started the engine.Within half an hour, she arrived at Jonah’s mansion.Jonah came out to greet her personally. The moment Ivanka parked the car, Jonah immediately spotted Michael in the passenger seat.The sight of him stirred up bitterness in Jonah. Yet there was nothing he could do.Before Ivanka exited the car, she said to Michael, “Wait here.”Without glancing at him, she walked straight toward Jonah.Her attitude made Michael decide t