Louis let out a heavy sigh, temporarily pushing aside his thoughts. He rose from his chair and went back to finishing the rest of his work.…The next morning.During breakfast, Adora brought up the lunch she had arranged with Louis.Laura looked at her in shock. "I’m going too? Why should I? You’r
At the hospital, Louis, exhausted, pulled out a chair and sat down, his tone a little more relaxed. "That was my nephew. He’s been sick. His dad’s out of the country on business, and the two nannies at home couldn’t handle him. His mom’s tied up with work too, so I went over to help out."So that w
Back in his office, Louis pulled out his personal phone. The moment he unlocked it, dozens of messages lit up the screen. His eyes skimmed down until they landed on a message from Adora. His gaze paused, and his expression shifted slightly.After reading it, a smile tugged at the corner of his li
"Laura, from now on, don't mention him to me again, and stop trying to bother him," Adora said seriously, warning her best friend.Laura was stunned for a moment, confused. "Why?"Adora hesitated for a few seconds before saying, "He might have a son... and a woman too. He's probably in a secret rela
So maybe, the truth was exactly as Adora had bluntly laid out, only Louis hadn’t fully realized it until now, forced to face it head-on by her relentless directness. He drew in a slow breath, his thin lips pressed into a tight line. He didn’t even know what exactly it was about her that had draw
After hanging up, Louis couldn’t shake the worry that Adora might be starting to suspect his identity. His mind kept turning over the possibilities. He knew that sooner or later, the truth would come out. And right now, Adora’s impression of the “White-Coat Deity” wasn’t exactly favorable. I
In the past, Sylvia’s paintings had always been bright and lighthearted. The girls she painted seemed infused with the warmth of springtime, their colors so vivid and lively that anyone looking at them couldn't help but smile, as if basking in endless sunlight. But now, her style had undergone a
If Adora ever found out that Louis was White-Coat Deity, given how much she disliked that persona, she’d hang up instantly and never speak to him again."Not exactly someone I know," she replied, after a pause. "I had a bad rash a while back, and I consulted a doctor online. He recommended a Dr. Be
"Don't worry, I'll have his family send someone to keep an eye on him. He won’t be bothering you again," Louis said calmly, his tone so considerate that Adora found herself feeling a little awkward."Alright… sounds good, then," she mumbled, slightly embarrassed, before ending the call.Louis was on