Renee wanted to get away with it by stalling for time and saying vague things. She hoped that Joanne could calm down. Then, Quinton wouldn't go mad."I don't think that's the kind of person Joanne is." Quinton frowned and looked up at the stairs. "She's the type to make things difficult for herself instead of troubling others. She knows we're all waiting for her. Even if she has something else going on, she'll brace herself to come downstairs to go along with us." "You're right." Renee agreed with Quinton regarding his comment about Joanne. Joanne was a people pleaser. She was good at forcing herself to get along with others. But that was only valid when Joanne was calm and herself. Once she got stimulated like last night, she would change into another person. She would go mad and lose control of herself. She would also isolate herself and ignore everyone else. Currently, Joanne was isolating herself and needed time to heal alone. Renee felt that she should leave Joanne alone
"Okay, let's grab a bite this early morning. Stop debating about love. Actions speak louder than words," Quinton said. He spoke in a very unromantic way.After that, he looked toward the stairs from time to time. He looked absent-minded and eager at the same time."Right. Let's eat. This oatmeal looks nice. I want a bowl of it!" Renee pulled the chair out and started having some oatmeal. Quinton frowned and stopped her. He sounded angry. "Not everyone is here, but you already started eating. You're so rude.""Huh?" Renee became dumbfounded. She assumed that whoever got there first could have breakfast. Previously, she always behaved that way, and Quinton never blamed her. He also asked her to eat more. But now, he claimed that she was rude. "Well, the chef is yet to see his guest. Of course, he doesn't want his cooking to be casually moved." Justin smiled and pulled a chair out. He sat down beside Renee and hinted at something. Renee fell silent, feeling guilty. Usually, she w
"I agreed with Quinton." Justin eagerly expressed his mind. He was never married, just like Quinton. Thus, he regarded love seriously and felt that it could dominate and decide everything."At least, I'll be willing to care for you and tolerate you if I marry you. I'll give you the best of everything!" Justin sounded certain.However, Renee shook her head helplessly. "I believe you, and I know you want to sacrifice yourself for me. But marriages should last for a lifetime. Love can't last that long. It'll disappear at some point in probably three or five years. Generally, it'll only last for seven years. What happens after it disappears? Maybe you won't be willing to sacrifice yourself for me again." "Why do you insist that love will disappear?" Justin looked at Renee, sadness gleaming in his deep-set eyes. At the same time, he felt sorry for Renee. He whispered, "Phoenix, don't you find yourself pessimistic now? You weren't like this in the past. You anticipated the worst en
"What?" Quinton frowned and thought about that briefly before he shook his head. "No, you're wrong. To be more specific, you're like a lived-in husband.""Ahem!" Quinton's words choked Renee before she could swallow. She helplessly covered her forehead. "You guys are very imaginative."She was not in a romantic relationship with Justin. But they sounded like she was Justin's wife. It filled her with embarrassment."What?" Justin raised his brows and found that statement unsatisfactory. "I'm the only heir of my family. If I become Renee's lived-in husband, my grandpa will go crazy.""So, don't do it." Quinton did not at all want to persuade Justin. He said smoothly, "If Renee wants to get married again, I'll ask her to get a lived-in man. There are a lot of benefits. That kind of man can help care for kids and do the house chores. Plus, he can cook various types of food. Besides, the kids will take up my family name. It's perfect." "Quinton, I didn't expect you to be this old-fa
"I want more than food. As you said, I want a husband who will only cook for me. He can be with me and help me fight the trivialities and boredom of life." Renee held her chin and started looking forward to such a life.She had made up he mind to be single all her life an hour ago and would stop looking for a man to get married. But when she saw such a good man like Quinton, she started looking forward to a harmonious and wonderful family. "Oh, you want that kind of life…" Justin slowly came downstairs and approached Renee, wearing a casual linen shirt. He scanned the dining table and crossed his arms. Then, he said confidently, "To be honest, I'm good at cooking too. I never showed it in front of you for fear that you might find me disappointing. From tomorrow onward, I'll cook your three meals every day."Renee cleared her throat. Justin's moving but smug words choked her. "Where did you come from? And you eavesdropped on us! That's rude!""It was an accident, but I finall
The next morning, Renee washed up early and went to Joanne's bedroom to go to school with the latter. When she recalled everything that had happened the night before, she had mixed feelings. They felt vague and unreal, but they were also unforgettable. She reached Joanne's bedroom and gently knocked on the door. But she gained no response after a long while. Probably, Joanne was still traumatized from the incidents of last night. Renee heaved a sigh and decided to give Joanne some peace. She turned and went downstairs to the dining room. Quinton had spent the whole morning cooking in the kitchen. As usual, the dining table was full of various kinds of breakfasts. "You woke up quite early. Come and try the new cake I've made." Quinton carried a tray of cake and eagerly approached Renee. "It looks good. It's like the ones sold in the bakery," Renee generously praised Quinton before casually picking up a piece of cake and eating it.Her eyes brightened. "Mm, it's delicious! I