The following morning, Kristel woke up with the urge to use the bathroom. She got out of bed silently and went to the bathroom. Afterward, she quickly took a shower before returning to bed.However, she could no longer nod off. Galvin’s presence overwhelmed her, sleeping soundly next to her.In the passing year, it became her habit to stare at his handsome face. Even Galvin’s profile was so striking that it left her breathless.Marvel with the beauty before her sight, Kristel was dazed. At this moment, she finds comfort in being nestled in Galvin’s arms.Despite her plans to move out, she finds herself stuck in the villa with him. She feels frustrated with herself for holding onto hope and wishes their time together would never end.‘Galvin, why does it have to end? Fiona may not be who you think she is and doesn’t deserve your heart.’‘Galvin, here I am, loving you unconditionally for the rest of my life. There is no man I let touch my body but only you.’Kristel’s sorrows drowned he

“Don’t be so sure about that, Kristel. Grandma will accept me soon.”“Grandma isn’t a narrow-minded older lady that you believe, Fiona. I’m sure she could smell how your body reeks with filthiness.”Kristel tugged the corner of her mouth upon saying that. She was delighted to see Fiona’s flustered face after she slapped her with the reality that Gloria was displeased with her.As Fiona remained mum, she didn’t settle on a partial victory but rubbed salt on the latter’s wound.“Oh, you shouldn’t forget Galvin’s parents. The last time they visited Brooke City, Mom Katherine told me I was the daughter-in-law she dreamed of having. Do you want some tips from me on how to please her, Fiona? Unfortunately, my help didn’t come for free.”She knew she was fuming in anger, the way her face was red. Given her character, soon she’ll strike back.‘Show me what you got, Fiona. It was a wonder why Galvin fell in love with you. Probably with your pretentious facade of being a Drama Queen. Too bad, t

BROOKE CITY HOSPITALGalvin sat in an accent chair beside the hospital bed, patiently waiting for Fiona to wake up.It was such a relief that she didn’t have a severe injury but a minor concussion on the head and a few bruises on her legs and arms.Clap!Galvin was snapped out of his reverie when lightning struck the gloomy sky, followed by a clap of roaring thunder.He stood on his feet and walked toward the window to close the curtain. Seeing the heavy rain pouring down surprised him.Peeking outside the window from the top floor, he noticed the street had already flooded.“When did it rain?” Galvin then realized he didn't see Kristel when he went outside earlier to give Cory instructions. “Where is she now?”His face paled as he recalled yelling at her a while ago.Galvin pulled out his phone from his inner coat pocket and texted Cory. Within a half minute, his assistant replied, “One bodyguard saw the missus hail a cab when it started raining.”Galvin clenched his knuckles. ‘Dammi

Kristel slapped the hand that gripped her face and turned around.“Fine!” His thunder burst echoed throughout the dining hall, along with the clatter of plates and utensils knocked over on the table.Galvin was annoyed by her words and threw the dishes he brought for Kristel.His face was dark. He marched toward the sofa and grabbed his coat. Halfway to the door, Galvin paused and cast a sideling glare at Kristel.“Don’t forget to file the report since you have the information about the car that hit Fiona. And Kristel, I don’t want anyone to come to me for an interview regarding the accident. I need to accompany Fiona for a few days, so I don’t have time to deal with this.”After Galvin stated this, he resumed walking and slammed the door behind him.Left alone in the house, there is a pang in Kristel’s heart and a lump in her throat when she suppresses the tears that threaten to flood her cheeks.Pursing her lips bitterly, Kristel let out a loud sigh. But what could she do? Each day,

Soon, Galvin arrived and abruptly parked his car in front of the bar, scaring the customers falling in line to get a table inside.He hurried out and ordered the Wait Staff standing by the door. “Go, park my car.”Since he was familiar by the workers as their boss’ best friend, the wait staff sprang to his feet without delay.Galvin passed through the entrance and swept his gaze throughout the hall, searching for someone.Unfortunately, he failed to find Kristel. His chest started boiling, thinking she might arrange the VIP room so no one could disturb her reunion with her ex-boyfriend.“Where is your boss?” Galvin stopped the server passing him. The server pointed to a table in the corner, and he was surprised that his best friends had gathered already.What’s more, they were peeping in the back garden.‘What are they doing?’ He still asks himself, although he already knows when they act like this — it only means one thing — they saw a woman that aroused their interest.Unbeknownst t