"You two make a great couple!" Henry’s rage grew; he took big steps and headed out.Monique knew Simon would be doomed if Henry just walked away.Facing Henry's back, Monique shouted, "What do you want me to do so that you’ll let him go? Those pictures were taken by someone with ulterior intentions. Nothing is going on between me and Simon."Henry came to a halt."When I brought Angel to register at the kindergarten, I had no idea that it was Simon's. I only found out when later, and that was the day when Angel got into a fight with another kid. The teacher called me over to resolve the issue, but I ended up getting into an argument with the kid's parents. Simon helped, and to repay him, I invited him to a meal." Monique choked up, wondering whether Henry would believe it.Monique thought she had to give it a shot; Simon was innocent. She could not get him involved in her mess."I went through the pictures this morning. I don't know who did this, but the angle that they used to t
All Henry wanted was for Simon to not go near Angel anymore.Henry nodded to William, turned around, and left.Monique was relieved; all she needed to do was to persuade Simon to leave the city so that he would not need to be imprisoned.William made an arrangement and had an officer escort Monique to meet with Simon.Monique sat in front of the glass window with her face pale and scrawny from her being ill for the past two days.Simon was brought out by a police officer. Excitement glinted in Simon's eyes when he saw Monique as they picked up the phone in the reception room. "Monique, are you alright?!"Monique felt sorry at the sight of the skinny Simon. It was all because of her that Simon ended up in such a state; his clothes were soiled and his hair was matted. He had not had a chance to clean himself.‘Simon used to be a man who always paid attention to his hygiene.'"I'm sorry!" sobbed Monique, her eyes red.Everything started because of Monique."Silly, why are you ap
Simon averted the topic and looked at Monique passionately. "Monnie, these two days, you seemed to have lost some weight."Simon felt heartbroken when he saw Monique. All this while, Monique shouldered everything on herself and did not want to drag others into her problems.Simon had asked about her well-being for the past five years, and she just answered, "Not bad." Later, when Simon got the chance to speak with Angel, he had found out just how much Monique had suffered.Five years ago, Monique got pregnant, was forced to quit studying and left her hometown. Then, she gave birth to Angel and took care of Angel all by herself, while in the meantime, trying to make ends meet.Angel mentioned that Monique used to work two jobs; in the daytime, she worked at a cafe, while at night, she was a cab driver. Angel mentioned that these were the times where their quality of life improved.They only recently reunited with Henry!When Simon saw the three of them being such a happy family, S
Monique knew well that Henry had no feelings for her!Monique, who was already worried about getting Simon out of B City, became even more agitated when she was being questioned by Simon on such a sensitive question. After some time, she finally recovered, “I went to work outstation for the past two days.”The scene of Monique being agitated for even a brief moment did not escape Simon’s eyes. “You know if you’ve gone outstation, Monnie. Angel told me that you’ve never been away from home without informing her beforehand. Monnie, stop deceiving yourself. Back then when you were in your hometown, you cried in despair, and now you seem to have lost some weight over the past two days.”Simon stretched out his long arm through the gaps of the metal bars, attempting to fix Monique’s messy hair.Monique leaped backward, as though she got a shock. The image of Henry grabbing her neck floated into her mind when she sensed Simon’s hand suddenly reaching out to her.Simon’s hand was left ho
Monique heard Simon's words: "Monnie, you take good care of yourself."Monique stopped her footsteps. She felt utterly devastated as Simon still cared for her, despite her hurting his feelings.Monique continued walking away, fearing that her hesitation would give Simon false hope.'Simon should have a better life than being restrained here.'Simon witnessed Monique fade from his view. His nose was stuffed, eyes reddened, and tears started rolling down his face as he muttered, "Monnie, wait for my return!"Monique reached a corner and started sprinting her way out of the jail.It was all because of her that Simon was locked up. It was because of her that Simon had to leave B City.Louise quickly went up and supported Monique when she saw her dash out when tears were flowing down her face. "What's wrong, Monique?"Monique hugged Louise and cried for some time before she managed to compose herself. “I'm fine, I just feel sorry for him. He agreed to leave the city."Louise patted
Logan fumbled, feeling as though he had stepped on a landmine.Logan immediately sprinted to the sofa, not taking a peek at Henry.As soon as Logan sat down, Henry's handphone rang.Henry stared at the screen, displaying Monique's incoming call.'I think she's calling to beg him!' Henry initially did not intend to have Simon locked up for a long time as he was only being charged for fighting. It was impossible for him to be charged with kidnapping as there was no sufficient evidence. It was just like what Angel said: she had called Simon for help.Even though Angel was anxiously looking for her mother, her action itself of seeking help from Simon could prove just how important he was to Angel.Henry knew Monique would plead for Simon, but seeing her sincerely begging him for Simon just made Henry feel even more unsatisfied.The phone rang for some time, but no one picked up. Monique's eyebrows frowned as her fingers tightened on her handphone.'Why isn't he picking up? 'Is he
The ringtone of the handphone was heard once again. Henry tapped the ashes from the cigarette into an ashtray. He picked up the handphone, glared at the incoming call on the screen, and switched off the handphone.Henry knew Monique's intention for calling. She wanted to plead for Simon. 'She's so persistent.'Henry frowned as he put on a cold expression.Did Henry not treat Monique well enough?Henry had treated her very well, yet Monique kept challenging his limits.'That b*tch. She thinks she’s everything to me?'Judging from Henry's action, Logan felt a malicious vibe. That call was from Monique, so why did Henry refuse to pick up and keep being so mad? Logan started to develop an interest in Monique.A light glinted in Logan's eyes and he curled his sexy lips. "Is it that woman?"Henry coldly stared at the nosy Logan.Logan felt his scalp tingle; his hands were shaking. Nevertheless, Henry continued glaring at him.Logan, who was still curious, thought it best to be on t
'What an ungrateful woman! Why did I come to like such a woman! In her dreams! I'm just teasing her. That's all! It's just because she's Angel's mother!'Perhaps that was why Henry was treating her differently.Henry was apoplectic with rage when he thought back to Monique, who was willing to do anything for Simon.The room seemed to have dropped a few degrees, freezing over, as soon as Logan finished.Logan smiled and put on an 'It's alright if you don't feel like answering' expression. In fact, Logan knew what Henry's answer to his question was.Just when Logan was still thinking of ways to convey his opinion, Mandy showed up at the doorway, knocking.Logan sat up straight and extinguished the fire on his cigarette.The entire office was filled with the cigarette scent. Mandy, with a smile on her face, came in and said, "Mr. Moore, there’s an important meeting in five minutes."Henry nodded. He let a lot of unsettled business compile over the past two days when he was not in