LOGINIan 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
“Mrs. Sanders, I actually do need someone to cook at my new place,” Charlotte said. “I’ll send you the address. Come by whenever it’s convenient. Just let me know before you come.”Mrs. Sanders chuckled warmly.“I’m free right now. Are you home? I can head over.”Charlotte smiled.“Sure. Come on ove
Relatives were over at the house for a visit during the holidays. Charlotte sat in the living room, politely entertaining the guests and making small talk with the older folks.Everything was going smoothly until one aunt with a head full of tight curls suddenly turned to Desmond and asked, “Hey, wh
Ian looked like he was about to explode. His jaw was so tight it seemed like he might crack a molar. “Unbelievable. I can't believe Mia actually hired male escorts.”Just then, Sean glanced up and saw Charlotte with a drink in one hand, the other casually resting on one of the escorts’ pecs.The sha
The next morning, Charlotte slowly opened her eyes.Her head was pounding from a hangover.She looked down and froze for a moment when she saw the unfamiliar pajamas she was wearing.“How did I get home last night? Who changed my clothes?” she wondered.The last thing she remembered was going out fo







