Mag-log inIan raised an eyebrow. “I wasn’t drunk last night. I was completely sober.“Sweetheart, I knew exactly what I was doing. I have been aware of my feelings for you for a long time. I just kept holding them back. But last night, when you hired those male escorts and leaned into that man’s arms, I could
Mia’s expression hardened. “Ian, what kind of thing is that to say? Who I date is none of your business.”“Fine.” Ian gave a short, cold laugh. “None of my business.”His face remained dark as he walked out. From that day on, he never returned to the Quinton estate.Mia did not see him for more than
Mia’s relationship with Ian had changed completely. Somewhere along the way, she had become the one doing the bullying.If she was upset, she would pinch or swat him without hesitation, and Ian would only grin and call her “Little Princess” or “Miss Trouble,” never once fighting back.Later, Mia was
By the time Ian was eighteen and in his senior year, his life was too busy with schoolwork to waste time picking on his stepsister. It had been a long time since he had teased Mia.The high school and middle school buildings were close to each other. That afternoon, he and a few classmates walked to
Lester was often away from home.In the beginning, whenever Mia was bullied by Ian, she would run to her mother, Sharon, in tears. But as a stepmother, Sharon felt she had no authority to discipline Ian. For the sake of keeping the household peaceful, she chose to turn a blind eye and never told Le
The first time Mia met Ian, she was only nine years old.Her mother, Sharon, held her hand and smiled brightly. “Say hello to your new brother.”The little girl tilted her head up at the tall boy in front of her, pressed her lips together, and obediently said, “Hi, brother.”The boy didn’t look the
Charlotte was completely drunk, barely conscious, but she still instinctively nestled closer into Sean’s arms and mumbled softly, “Mmm… feels nice.”Sean held her carefully. As her head came to rest against his chest, the quiet sobs and murmurs faded away. She grew completely still.His gaze softene
Just then, Charlotte’s video call came through.Zoe glanced down at the screen, and a plan instantly took shape in her mind.She accepted the call, turned off her camera, and lunged toward Sean, trying to wrap her arms around him.With the phone angled away, Sean couldn’t see the video interface, an
The next day, Megan invited Charlotte out for afternoon tea.They agreed to meet at a five-star hotel.When Charlotte arrived, Megan was in the middle of a conversation with Summer. As soon as she saw Charlotte, Megan stood up with a smile. “Lottie, you’re here.”Charlotte gave a small hum in acknow
Lester’s face was dark with fury.He said in a low voice to Ian, “Come with me to the study.”Without sparing him another glance, Lester turned and headed upstairs.Ian placed both hands on Mia’s shoulders and said gently, “Wait for me.”Sharon stood off to the side, arms crossed and eyes full of sc







