LOGINTuckerIt really seemed like he had deliberately dragged out that meeting for more than half an hour after finding out that I was here.I ended up waiting for him for an entire hour.And the first thing he said when he saw me was…“Why are you here? I thought I had successfully gotten rid of you.”Ah, he had definitely done that on purpose. I was annoyed, but I couldn’t exactly leave now, so I simply let out a long sigh in response to his irritating remark.“You bought your own coffee?” He took off his jacket and placed it on the chair. “Then starting tomorrow, bring your own snacks too.”I clicked my tongue in annoyance at his words.“I got this coffee from Windy, and I’m also in a really bad mood.”He casually raised an eyebrow as he sat down, looking at me.“Do you ever have a time when your mood isn’t bad?”He really knew how to annoy me. There was always something he could throw back at me, making me rub my forehead.Even though I was annoyed right now, I managed to keep my compo
TuckerIt really seemed like he had deliberately dragged out that meeting for more than half an hour after finding out that I was here.I ended up waiting for him for an entire hour.And the first thing he said when he saw me was…“Why are you here? I thought I had successfully gotten rid of you.”Ah, he had definitely done that on purpose. I was annoyed, but I couldn’t exactly leave now, so I simply let out a long sigh in response to his irritating remark.“You bought your own coffee?” He took off his jacket and placed it on the chair. “Then starting tomorrow, bring your own snacks too.”I clicked my tongue in annoyance at his words.“I got this coffee from Windy, and I’m also in a really bad mood.”He casually raised an eyebrow as he sat down, looking at me.“Do you ever have a time when your mood isn’t bad?”He really knew how to annoy me. There was always something he could throw back at me, making me rub my forehead.Even though I was annoyed right now, I managed to keep my compo
TuckerWhen the door opened, I hurriedly put down the sketchbook. My heart was pounding so fast that when I faced Windy, I probably looked like I was panicking.“What’s wrong?” Diana looked at me before glancing around the room.I didn’t say anything. Instead, I immediately took her hand and held it so she would look at me.Yes, I was genuinely afraid she would realize that I had just seen the sketches she had made.I secretly took a deep breath, trying to speak calmly.“I was just surprised that you finished with your customer so quickly.”She smiled and pulled me toward the sofa so we could sit together.“She was done buying some jewelry.”“You’re doing an amazing job with your business. It’s become more and more successful over the past few years.”I complimented her, partly to calm myself down.She chose to lean against my chest, and I held myself back as hard as I could, resisting the urge to ask her about the sketches.“This weekend, come with me to my friend’s wedding.”“Your f
TuckerThat bastard seemed determined not to let me breathe properly. It was as if all he cared about was satisfying his own selfish desires.Yes, I knew he was like this because he had hurt my mom’s feelings.“You really should have come with me. That way, everything would have been fine.” He leaned closer. “Besides, you know that men always have the option of having multiple women.”I remembered what my mom had told me. She had allowed me to meet this man alone, but only on the condition that I could control my emotions.Listening to him talk was seriously draining my patience, and I knew something like this could easily make me angry.I simply stood up and let out a breath. I wanted to ignore him.“Tucker, did you hear what your father said?”I looked at him with a cold gaze. “The result of our dispute will be announced soon. Don’t ever talk as if we’re close.”I immediately left him behind without looking back or stopping, even when he called my name repeatedly.That was my way of
Tucker“Ah, what a bastard.” I rubbed my forehead hard.The headache made me feel like my head was about to split open. I knew it was also because I had been holding back my anger instead of strangling him right then and there.That conversation had been incredibly frustrating.My father… Ah, I couldn’t even call him my father because he was such a bastard. He kept acting like an idiot, refusing to understand the explanation.Fortunately, the conversation for today was finally over. I was about to leave with my mom when that man suddenly grabbed her hand.“What are you doing?” I snapped.If I hadn’t been holding myself back, I might have already punched him in the face.Mom looked at me. I didn’t understand how she could still ask me to calm down and not hit this man.“There's nothing left for us to discuss except the company you’re trying to take from me.” Mom stared at him coldly.“Erica, you really are a cold woman.” He sighed, acting as though Mom were the one who had just done so
WindyToday, I came home early because I didn’t want Weston to wait alone, and Tucker and his mom were about to leave.Weston looked confused when he saw the two of them carrying their suitcases, but he wasn’t going with them.As Tucker and his mom got into the car, Weston, who was holding my hand, finally asked,“Mom, where are Dad and Grandma going? Why aren’t we going with them?” He looked up at me, waiting for the answer he was looking for.“They have something important to take care of. Dad and Grandma will finish it as quickly as possible and come back here.” I crouched down so we could look at each other.After he nodded, he looked back at the car. “See you later, Dad and Grandma.”He waved his hand sweetly. I waved along with him, hoping everything would be all right.Aunt Erica actually seemed reluctant to leave Weston. She often spent time with him, and I understood how she felt.“Grandma will call you later.”Weston nodded. He remained standing in the front yard until the c
CassandraI sat in that room as if trapped in a field of absolute frost. My head felt so heavy that I could only keep it bowed down.Every part of my body screamed at the knowledge that man’s sharp gaze was fixed on me. Perhaps he wished to crush me the same way he had done before.Those sharp, col
SebastianI sit on the sofa that used to be her favorite spot.Funnily enough, over the past few years, this sofa has become my favorite place too. Whenever I return home, sitting here brings back memories of her over and over again.I still can’t believe how much she lingers in my memory. In a way,
CassandraI was still far from calm. Even though I had finally made it home and escaped from him, I remained in the car. As if struck by a heart attack, I couldn’t move.Dylan, sitting beside me, said nothing. He allowed me the space to steady myself and endure it. He had been silent for a long tim
CassandraDylan wanted me to stay calm. He had done something I never would have thought of, since I had such overwhelming worries about Miles.The fear of making mistakes and being unable to do anything.I overheard his serious conversation at that time, which left me both surprised and relieved.







