Lahat ng Kabanata ng Second Chance at Love: From Divorcee to the Billionaire's Bride: Kabanata 421 - Kabanata 430

I didn't ask any more questions. As the car stopped in front of my house, I opened the door and got out, ready to head inside."Just getting home from overtime, Ms. Middleton?" Mrs. Walker's voice rang out.My scalp tingled and the hairs on my body stood on end. Instinctively, I wanted to quicken my pace. But reason told me this was someone I couldn't afford to offend. I had no choice but to stop and look towards her car. Addressing Mrs. Walker, who had already stepped out of the car, I said, "Mrs. Walker, you're still up so late?"Mrs. Walker had previously insisted, time and time again, that I shouldn't tell Luke about our meeting. By calling out to me in front of him, she was clearly letting him know that she had met with me before and that we were quite familiar!She was using the same tactic on me that Luke had used on the man with sunglasses earlier today, trying to drive a wedge between Luke and me. But her attempt at being clever was rather clumsy!Perhaps she was using th

"Jen, you can't avoid the inevitable," Luke said."..." Did Luke mean I had to go?I stood there, stunned, as if struck by lightning.Seeing my reaction, a flicker of amusement passed through Luke's eyes. "I meant me. You stick to your original plan - spend the weekend with Grandpa Shaw and Professor Killiney.""You're my boss, Mr. Walker. I'll follow your instructions." The dark cloud hanging over my head instantly disappeared, replaced by clear skies. My relief was evident."I'm sorry my personal matters have caused you trouble," Luke said."As if my personal issues haven't troubled you, Mr. Walker." I remembered Luke's help with gratitude. My words lightened the previously heavy atmosphere. "If going back to the Walker house makes you uncomfortable, you should follow your heart. Don't force yourself for others' sake."Earlier, I was only thinking about my own reluctance to face Mrs. Walker, forgetting Luke's feelings. Mrs. Walker had thoroughly investigated me before our inte

I was so close. Maybe I could try again.I put Doggo on the floor, lay back down, and closed my eyes, trying to return to that dream.But the more I tried to fall asleep, the more awake I felt. Suddenly remembering my promise to Grandpa Shaw, I reached for my phone to check the time.6:30 AM.Grandpa Shaw and Professor Killiney kept a regular schedule, usually having breakfast at 7 AM. If I hurried, I could make it.I quickly got up and got ready. Just as I was about to leave, my phone rang. It was Luke."I'll drive you to the hotel.""Mr. Walker, I can drive myself. It's no trouble."With Luke's help, I had overcome my driving anxiety and could now drive confidently.This was a small matter I could handle myself. No need to bother him."I'm outside your house."I stopped reaching for my car door. "I'll be right out."I thought Luke was just giving me a lift on his way somewhere, but when we arrived, he got out with me."Do you have business with Professor Killiney, Mr. Wa

Breakfast consisted of Johnsonville's specialty pasta dishes paired with various small bowls of oatmeal and appetizing side dishes. Grandpa Shaw chose a mix of savory and sweet pasta.He alternated between savory and sweet bites, clearly enjoying his meal.Grandpa Shaw was like a ray of sunshine. With him around, my life was filled with warmth, brightening my mood and keeping a small smile on my face.Johnsonville is my hometown. My parents believed in the philosophy of "travel broadens the mind." From when I was just a few months old, they took me on tours all around Johnsonville.When I was older and able to travel further, they planned road trips for us to explore the beautiful landscapes across the country.When I recently moved back to the family home and was organizing things, I found the hand-drawn travel guides my parents had made for me in the study. It was heartbreaking.I stood there for a long time, holding the guides and leaning against the bookshelf until my legs we

"Ouch!"On our way home, we stopped at a pharmacy where Luke bought iodine and anti-inflammatory medicine to treat the wound on my forehead.When the cotton swab soaked in iodine touched my forehead, I winced in pain and recoiled.Luke's handsome face remained tense, but his hands didn't stop."Mr. Walker, maybe we should go to the hospital and let a nurse handle this."It hurt, it really hurt!I leaned back slightly, trying to avoid the cotton swab.Luke put his hand on the back of my head to hold me still. "If you had hit your head any harder at the cemetery, we'd be in the orthopedic ward of the hospital right now.""It's not that serious."I gripped the car seat in pain. Luke didn't say anything, but his touch became gentler."I was overwhelmed by my emotions and lost control. Please don't hold it against me, Mr. Walker."When one's inner secrets are exposed, it triggers a self-protection mechanism. I had worked for so long without being able to adjust before my emotions