Max was increasingly unable to bear all the pain that crept up his nerves. He began to writhe strangely. Max briefly glanced at Richard who was drunk and unconscious. Right now, Max was the only one who could help himself. Max decided to rush out of the room as the anxiety began to suffocate and dominate his body. He ran with sweat pouring down his white forehead. His breath caught, but it was a relief to quickly find a sign that read toilet there. Although not with full awareness. But just as Max was about to enter the restroom, he bumped into a woman. "So-sorry," he said, trying to regain control of his body. Both hands were raised in front of his chest in an apologetic gesture. Max couldn't see the woman's face clearly. He was about to walk past her, but her hand stopped him. "Sir, don't go in there. That's the ladies' room," whispered the woman who was now approaching him, making Max's body shake and react with strange sparks. The woman was half teasing Max. She was wearing a

Ruth's breath caught in her throat. Her chest began to tighten. Demian's strength gathered in the hand that was choking her neck was excruciating for Ruth. Several times Ruth moaned in pain."Let go of me crazy! You want to kill me, huh?!" she screamed as her breathing almost stopped.Demian grinned in satisfaction and immediately released his grip. Ruth coughed visibly, her face red as a tomato."Long time no see, Ruth. How are you? Are you happy in your new city?" Demian flashed a smile. He raised his thick eyebrows, as if he was playing a trick on Ruth."Yeah, it's been a while, but you're getting crazy!" protested Ruth, who was still trying to recover from the pain of being strangled by Demian."Hahaha!" Demian laughed, making Ruth even more annoyed."How did you find me?" Ruth grumbled. Her black eyes glared at Demian. She wanted to shower Demian with furious glares to make him feel guilty. But it wasn't Demian if he had such human feelings."It's easy." Demian replied lightly. O

Both Max, Robert and Morris immediately looked at each other. They were confused about the situation they were facing.Morris looked at Shada with compassion. Shada chewed her food stiffly while holding back her emotions. Her face was flushed. As soon as she saw George and Malta here, her appetite disappeared instantly.No one knew and no one expected that George and Malta would also be present at today's family gathering. They were quite surprised that George and Malta came together. Or rather accidentally arrived here at the same time, no one really knew that.The few people ate awkwardly, the occasional clink of spoons and plates filling the silence between them. Not wanting the silence to last any longer, Robert cleared his throat."George─I mean you guys─I didn't expect you to be here today. Hehehe..." Robert said, starting the conversation.George and Malta smiled stiffly without looking at each other despite their close sitting position. George shook his head without making a s

At her desk, Shada was brooding. She hasn't even finished filling out her worksheet. Her gaze was straight ahead as if it could penetrate the thick monitor in front of her. Shada supported her chin with her right hand.Ruth who was beside Shada occasionally observed the woman. In the next minute, the phone ringing in front of them immediately broke Shada's reverie.Suddenly, Shada picked up the phone. Ruth just shook her head as she exhaled heavily seeing Shada was not like usual."Hello? Oh yeah─eh? It's a little less. I'll send it to your email in a minute." Shada said and hung up. Shada sucked in as much air as she could and immediately resumed her unfinished work.Ruth leaned sideways towards where Shada was sitting. "Who's calling?" she asked curiously.Shada answered with her eyes still focused on the monitor screen in front of her. She sighed as she rolled her eyes lazily. "Huft... the usual, Richard."Although Shada did not see it, she knew that Ruth immediately smacked her li

The doorbell rang as Shada ran excitedly down the stairs. Shada quickened her pace and opened the door.As soon as Shada came face to face with the man in front of her, she was mesmerized again. Almost perfectly handsome, neatly dressed in a formal black suit. Even his jet-black hairdo made Shada sparkle."Demian, is this really you?" Shada was surprised, she was amazed and enjoyed every detail of Demian's appearance which was different from usual.Demian cleared his throat softly and then showed his grin. "Don't stare at me too long. You'll fall in love."Now both of Shada's cheeks had a cherry-like reddish tinge. Looking at the handsome man in front of her made her blush for a long time. She felt like slapping her own cheeks because she had to remember that she already had a fiancé.Then Shada's attention was drawn to the black luxury car parked in front of her house. Shada blinked her eyes in disbelief."You have a car?" Shada gaped, there was a sense of amazement in her.Demian ju