Ever since Areizaโs accident, Darren had been sleeping lately. He woke up early in the morning, right after the crack of dawn. He studied Areizaโs sleeping face and reached out to touch her soft hair as he thought, โWhat happened between us? Only when Areiza was sleep would she stay with me obediently and stop saying a hurtful words, or insist on how much she wanted to leave him!โHis phone rang, interrupting his train of thought. Darren picked up and answered the call, and then headed to the ward downstairs. Inside he was greeted with the sight of Alex, lying weekly on the bed. His face was pale and bloodless, all color was gone. His right foot was covered in a plaster, unable to move at all. Jason and Rose were in the ward as well, accompanying him.โWhat on earth happened?โ Darren frowned his brows slightly.โThe patient downed a whole bottle of wine then insisted on having a car race. Sadly, he crashed before he managed to drive out of the parking lot. The result is you see,โ Rose
Not long after everyone left the scene and Alex was left alone in the ward. As he sat alone, he pondered over what Darren had said to him earlier. What he said had enlightened him.โHe was right, if I truly loved Rose, I shouldnโt let her wait any longer. At least I should show her my love.โ Thinking like this, Alex grabbed his phone and dialed Roseโs number.It didnโt take her long to answer the call, โWhat?โEven though they were on the phone, Alex could sense her cold and unfriendly attitude. However, the fact how quickly she answered when he called, proves that she still cared for him.โRose, itโs my leg! It hurts so muchโฆ Ah!!!โ Alex whined pitifully, putting on an exaggerated act to try to gain her sympathy.โArenโt your buddies in the ward with you? Tell them to find a doctor for you!โ Though Rose sounded like she didnโt care, there was a trace of doubt in her seemingly aloof tone.โThey just left. Ouch! It hurtโฆ Oh forget it, I think Iโll be fine. You donโt need to come backโฆ.
Several times he wanted to call Rose to ask about the situation. But he was afraid of his mother noticing her phone calls. If she did, she have a better reason to attack Rose.At that moment, his phone suddenly beeped. Looking at the phone, he saw it was a voice message from his mother. Alex clicked it to listen, and it was Rose's voice, โLook, Selena. As long as you give me money, I will cooperate with you, no matter what you want Alex to do.โWhat was it that his mother wanted me to do? Alex couldnโt believe his ears. There was no way that Rose was willing to help his mother trick him all for the sake of money.Alex was still dwelling in shock when Rose entered his ward. Seeing her, he immediately played the recording for her to listen to it. He snared angrily, โSeems Iโm only something with a price tag in your eyes.โRose was a little shocked, but she quickly regained her composure. She smiled bitterly at him and said, โTo be honest, that amount is not enough. After all, I just agr
Darren still didnโt answer. Instead, he suddenly approached her and before she could react, she was already overwhelmed by the kiss. He held her nape and continued to kiss her. As their lips intertwined, her heart began to race.Darren was like a predator that had finally captured his prey. Regardless of how much she tried to resist, he didnโt stop kissing her and nibbling his lips. Areiza could feel his palm on the back of her neck, gradually moving up and clasping her hair.Then, he pressed her face against his, deepening their kiss. She wanted to escape, but the tenderness of this intimate moment was too tempting. To her, it felt like even her very soul was trembling with pleasure. Slowly, her body relaxed as she clung to his arm with every ounce of her strength she had.After a long time, Darren moved away and pressed his forehead against hers, catching his breath. The warmth of his breath sped into her skin, and the sound of his husky voice was music to her ears, โYou know what,
When Aaron was first born, Darren didnโt have a clue how to take care of him. But now he could prepare milk for him with skillful ease. Aaron tried to grab the bottle with his small hands, eager to drink the milk. But Darren held the bottle steady for him, in case he drank too fast and choked himself.โDarren!โ Lillian's sudden voice pulled him out of his thoughts. He looked at her and asked, โWhat did you say to Areiza that took you so long?โโThat secret!โ Lilian said as she approached Aaron and caressed his little face lovingly.Looking at Aaronโs soft, happy smile, Darrenโs heart melted.โDonโt say that I didnโt remind you. You should pay more attention to how you behave. It doesnโt matter if you are cold to outsider, but you canโt act the same way to Areiza. She will feel insecure!โโI know and Iโm trying my best!โ Lillianโs warning left Darren feeling helpless. Looking at the obvious distrust in her eyes, Darren quickly suggested, โWhy donโt you and dad can go out and enjoy your
Areiza, Dylan, and Ria enjoyed a pleasant conversation in the Venzor mansion when Ria noticed that Areiza was getting tired so she offered to say goodbye.โLet me walk you up!โ Areiza said, standing.However, Ria stopped her immediately and said, โYou had better go back and have a rest. I donโt dare to tire you, in case Darren tries to get even with me!โHearing that Areiza didnโt know whether to laugh or cry, but she didnโt insist and instead asked Rosy to see them out.When they walked out of the door, Rosy walked up to Ria and whispered, โCould you do me a favor?โSeeing how mysterious she was acting, Ria leaned over and lowered her voice as well, โGo ahead!โโAreiza and Darren are finally getting along well with each other. I hope you can be more careful your words when talking with them. Please donโt say anything that might affect their relationship.โโAh, I get it. You refilled the tea for me just now to interrupt me, right?โโThatโs correct.โโAlright. Donโt worry. Iโll mind my
After Darren was done with his work, he returned home. However, on the way he dropped by the hospital to visit Alex.However, as soon as he approached his word, he could hear a loud argument, brewing from inside.โAlex this is just an arranged marriage for mutual benefits! After we get married we can still date whoever we want. When everythingโs smoothed over, we can get a divorce at any time!โโArranged marriage? Like I had buy that. Get the hell out of here,โ Alex's voice was laced with irritation, and his anger was evident. Darren hesitated, wondering whether he should enter the ward or leave. As he considered his thoughts a familiar voice called her from behind.โDarren, are you here to visit Alex? Unfortunately, heโs on a blind date now.โ Darren turned around and saw Rose approaching him, holding a bag of fruits.Right at that moment, the door of the ward burst open, and a young woman stormed out angrily. She looked at Darren and then at Rose. Fuming, she yelled at Rose, โWho the
When Darren arrived home, he saw Rosy and Tia playing with Aaron in the living room. He put the cake on the table and asked, wโWhere is Areiza?โโSheโs sleeping upstairs,โ Rosy replied.โOkay, put the cake in the fridge, I will go upstairs to see her!โ Darren said, as he went upstairs happily and gently pushed open the door of the master bedroom.Then, he quietly approached the bed and looked at the sleeping Areiza silently. Her skin was as bright as the moonlight. The contrast of her eyelashes looks even darker and thicker as theyโve been carefully painted into existence with ink.Her beauty took his breath away. Darren leaned in, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and gently rubbed her lips with his fingers.They are so soft to touch and he got a strong urge to kiss her. But just as he was about to do so, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and she opened her eyes.However Areiza didnโt look surprised to see him on the bad side, nor did she say anything. She just blinked at him qu
Darren carried Charlotte to the suite upstairs of the hotel near the church, where the reception was held. Inside, he placed Charlotte on the bed while he sat on the edge of the bed and said, โWhen are you planning to open your eyes?โCharlotte kept her eyes closed and held her breath nervously, not daring to open her eyes.โWell, itโs good things you that you donโt want to wake up!โBefore Charlotte could even begin to understand what he meant, she felt his warm breath seep into the skin on her face. Charlotte opened her eyes and met Darrenโs deep-set smiling gaze. His face was inches away from her and he was about to kiss her. Fortunately, he stopped the second she opened her eyes.Seeing his smile made Charlotte excited. โYou know that I just pretending?โDarren didnโt answer the questions. โWere you aware that I was outside at the time?โCharlotte couldnโt respond to his query, so she just looked at him blankly. She had won the bet. At first, Charlotte just hoped that Stella could
Today was Peter and Annaโs wedding day.Darren came to the villa early in the morning to pick up Charlotte. However, Charlotte didnโt want to show up with him in the same place.โCharlotte, if you donโt want to see news about us breaking up tomorrow morning, then you had better come with me.โEven if their relationship was on the verge of breaking right now, the truth remained that the public still saw them as a loving couple. Though Charlotte was uncomfortable about the idea, she had no choice but to go to the party with Darren.When they entered the banquet hall, Darren wrapped his arm around her waist and pressed her body against her.The fabric of Charlotte's dress was thin, so when his palm landed on her waist, Charlotteโs body temperature rose and she felt her blood coursing through her veins.All the other guests at the wedding looked at them with envy. Teasing and sighing at how sweet they were.Charlotte was so embarrassed that she turned to him and said, โLet me go, will you
Peter was right behind the door when he saw Stella badgering Darren. He watched as Darren pushed her away and ran after Charlotte.Stella fell to the ground, but she got up held onto Darrenโs lap, and continued begging regardless of how humiliating her act was.โDarren, where are you going? Donโt go! Please.โโLet me go,โ Darren growled. In an act of desperation, Stella shook her head, held on to him, and refused to let go. She was no longer the proud woman she once was.โDarren, Iโm begging you. Just give me a chance to be with you!โFinally losing his patience, Darren pushed her away from him and stopped her before she could latch him again.โStella, you have no idea why Iโm letting you show your face to me. Itโs not because you are my friend, nor itโs because I want to keep some sort of connection to you.โโThen why?โ Stella asked with tears in her eyes.Peter didnโt hear what Darren said in the end. He saw how despair consumed Stella and it showed on her face. She fell on her knee
โIts fine. Rose and I share a birthday. Charlotte is a good friend with her, so Iโm sure she will be willing to celebrate her birthday.โ Stella said firmly.At that moment, Dora crap out by Stella so well-informed. โAnd she is so adamant on getting her hands on Darren.โThe more Dora thought about it, the more she sensed something was amiss.As soon as Dora got home, she told Charlotte everything that Stella asked her to do.Charlotte pondered for a moment and said, โYou should ask him directly. He can make decisions on his own.โโArenโt you worried that rumors would circulate if he attended her birthday party?โโHe probably wonโt go,โ Charlotte replied after some consideration.Dora nodded in agreement.The next morning, Dora asked Darren for his opinion. He just looked at her, and asked, โWhat did Charlotte say?โโShe said that itโs up to you,โ Dora answered.โUp to me?โ Darren frowned in confusion.โYes, but she also said that he probably wonโt go,โ Dora added.โIs that so? I will
โBut I canโt stand it anymore, baby! Just let me fuck you, okay?โ Darren lifted her chin with his finger and begins sucking on the tip of her tongue.Everything he did felt so good that Charlotte eventually gave in. He began caressing her tits, rubbing her nipples, and then pulling them. Soon, Darren loosened his grip on them. Charlotteโs breasts jiggled and bounced after he let them go.โUgh,โ A moan escaped Charlotteโs mouth, completely arousing Darren. He pressed his body against Charlotte. Thereafter, Charlotte felt he is huge manhood rubbing against her vagina. As Darren kept moving, Charlotte's desire grew, and she could no longer think of anything else.โCharlotte, can I?โ Darren pressed his manhood against her, making her wetter by the second.โDarren, I want It. Give it to me.โ Charlotte had no strength to hold back his neck. She wanted to grab something, but all she could do was to randomly wave her hands in the air.โWhat do you want me to give you baby? Tell me.โ Darren be
After the meal, Darren touched Charlotte's forehead to check her temperature again and pulled her out of the Starlight restaurant.โCome with me to my office.โโBut I wanna go home and rest,โ Charlotte complained.โWell, you can sleep inside my office, too. Come on!โ Darren put his hand on her shoulder and gently pushed her to his car.When Charlotte got into the car, she was about to fasten her seat belt, but then Darren leaned into it and fastened it for her. The tenderness in his eyes made Charlotte blush.Darren then cupped her cheeks, smiled at her, and leaned closer to her face. โKiss me!โ he said.โHuh?โJust before Charlotte could gather her composure, he lifted her chin and kissed her lips. Charlotte held her breath nervously too anxious to make any noise.It was already lunchtime, so many people were coming and going outside the place. Their car park was visible to many people. Passerby could easily spot them if they would look at them.Charlotte didnโt want other people wat
Because of how he reacted, the doctor felt tense and uncertain about what to do.Charlotte's face palmed and said to the doctor, โHonestly, I am feeling alright already. Iโm sure I will get better after taking the antipyretic injections. Thank you, doctor!โThe doctor nodded with a smile and left the room.Once he was gone, Darren sat back in his chair and directed his attention back to Charlotte. โYou really canโt take your eyes off a handsome man when you see one, can you?โโWhat are you talking about? I was not looking at him.โHe was so angry that he was practically snarling at Charlotte. โAre you not attracted to me anymore, Charlotte?โThe look of jealousy and frustration on his face was amusing. He looks so childish!Once Charlotte's infusion was done, Darren held her out of the hospital while holding her wrist. By the time they reached the gate, their fingers were already interlocked. Charlotteโs heart felt a sense of comfort and warmth as she held his hand with him.After the
For a long time, Anna I stood frozen on the spot with her hand hovering above the door.Eventually, she dropped her hand with a sigh. She found a corner by the porch and curled up in it to cry her eyes out. the crowd.After a long time, Charlotte came back and was surprised to see her at the door. โAnna?โAnna looked up at her, her cheeks red with embarrassment. It was indeed abrupt for him to come here, but she had nowhere else to go. โCharlotte, can you take me in for one night?โ She wiped the tears on her face and asked brazenly.Charlotte gaped at her for a few seconds before walking up to her. She held her hand and took it. โCome in!โ Charlotte said.Charlotte asked the maid to cook some soup and bought it for her.Seeing the steaming hot soup in front of her, Anna felt the warmth and acceptance of the family, which was also something she earned for most. Anna picked up the bowl and felt a lump in her throat.Charlotteโs three kids sat opposite and looked at Anna curiously. Anna
Stella called Peter out of the blue and asked him to come to the bar where she was and keep her company.During her drunken speech, she broke into sobs several times.When Peter hung up the phone, he hesitated for a while but eventually decided to drive to the bar.Judging by Stellaโs near-incoherent speech, she was very drunk. Not only that, she was a drunk woman in a bar alone. The number of things that could happen was too high for Peter to even contemplate.When Peter got there, he saw many empty bottles on her table. Stella was in the process of pouring more wine when Peter walked up to her and confiscated the bottle.โYou have enough to drink!โWith tears streaming down her face, Stella turned to look at him in disappointment. โWhy are you here?โโWho else could it be if it were not for me?โ Peter asked him confused.โI donโt want you. I want Darren.โ And all of a sudden, Stella grabbed his shirt and looked up at him with hatred and determination.Her reaction pissed Peter off a