Jonathan's grip on Rowan's wrist tightened, restricting her movements, but upon seeing someone approaching whom he seemed to know, he finally released his hand from pinning her to the wall. He took a step back, though his grip on her wrist remained firm.Flora, who had been holding David's arm intimately, looked at the scene with surprise. Her eyes widened in astonishment, especially upon witnessing the awkward position in which she found Rowan. A gleeful smile briefly flickered in Flora's eyes as she noticed Rowan's embarrassed expression. She couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.With a confused expression, Flora addressed Rowan, her voice filled with curiosity. "Miss Rowan, you are..."Johnson had initially felt rejected and furious after Rowan's ruthless dismissal and being interrupted by others. However, as he glanced up and saw the approaching person, his face immediately transformed into a smiling expression. He recognized her as the heir of a prominent company, but t

The atmosphere in the car was filled with an uncomfortable silence as Rowan and David made their way back to the mansion. Neither of them uttered a word to each other. Rowan couldn't help but wonder if David was upset because she had been conversing with another man. However, she quickly dismissed the thought, reminding herself that she wasn't Flora, the love of his life."This is Rowan, not Flora. This is me, not his devil incarnate sweet potatoes," Rowan thought to herself, savoring the sweet scent of David's cologne that she had missed dearly.Her cheeks flushed as the memory of Flora's expression when David declared that he would take Rowan home resurfaced in her mind. Flora had attempted to intervene, considering she had arrived in Richard's car. But David's unexpected possessiveness had surprised even Rowan, almost making her feel like a cherished lover. Although it wasn't the case, Rowan found herself relishing in his attention."I can't allow her to drive herself home. All the

Rowan was taken aback by Maria's words, her mind reeling with disbelief. She had to ask for confirmation, hoping against hope that it was all a misunderstanding. "Is David... at home this morning?" she inquired, her voice trembling.Maria nodded, her eyes widening with surprise. Breaking free from her usual reticence, she spoke hurriedly. "Yes, madam. He's been here since morning. I was just as shocked as you are. He hasn't been home for weeks, and he rarely spends a night here. He even mentioned wanting mung bean porridge, but he only had a little... By the way, madam, would you like some before you go out?"Rowan shook her head, still trying to process the unexpected revelation. "No, thank you. I'll have it in the evening," she managed to reply, her voice barely above a whisper."Alright," Maria responded, her earlier question forgotten.But Rowan couldn't let go of what she had just heard. She asked Maria if everything she had said was true, still struggling to believe it."Yes, ma

Rowan was only seven years old when she met David during a school holiday. It was a day like any other, with Rowan heading towards the playground when tCSMee troublemaking boys suddenly appeared. They taunted her, calling her names and pushing her to the ground. Tears streamed down Rowan's face as she feared what might happen next. But just when she thought things couldn't get any worse, David came to her rescue, fearlessly standing up to the bullies and defending her.If David hadn't shown up when he did, Rowan shuddered to think what might have befallen her. The boys could have left their cruel marks on her, as they often did. But David's timely intervention saved her from further harm.Sadly, that fateful day marked the end of their time together at that school during the holidays. However, after much searching, Rowan eventually discovered that the boy who had come to her aid went to a school just a couple of streets away. He was known for his outstanding academic achievements and

Chapter 28: Not by the Donavon FamilyThe day after David's father's visit, Ava received a call from her husband, David. His voice on the phone was filled with cynicism and hostility."Rowan, I underestimated you. So, you went to ask for help from my father, hoping he would become your lobbyist, didn't you?" David said, his words laced with sarcasm."It seems I've been too lenient with you before, which has only made you more aggressive! Let me make it clear, asking anyone for help is pointless. Since you don't like it, then let's do things my way and get a divorce," he snapped, not giving Rowan a chance to explain, and abruptly hung up the phone.Rowan felt utterly helpless and a wave of unease washed over her. She couldn't comprehend why David was so furious, or what his father had told him to elicit such a reaction. She had no idea what David would do next, and the uncertainty left her wondering if she could handle his upcoming actions.Her anxiety didn't last long because David's