Semua Bab Leaving You Bereft: Bab 411 - Bab 420

In the glow of the dazzling chandelier, Eleanor and Dexter held each other's gaze for a fleeting moment before averting their eyes.Then, Eleanor walked by Jessica and Dexter in succession. She was dressed in a black Yves Saint Laurent evening dress with a low-cut neckline. Her dark hair was swept back into an elegant updo, complementing a set of exquisite diamond and sapphire jewelry. Her smooth complexion looked exceptionally radiant in that styling.Though she was wearing shoes with a moderate heel, their dainty style didn't lessen her inherent grace and instead added a touch of sophistication to her. The host, recognizing her significance, had even offered a few light-hearted, friendly jests in her direction.Eleanor smiled faintly in response before lifting the edge of her gown and gracefully taking her seat.Upon settling into her seat, Eleanor's gown inadvertently grazed Dexter's knee. The silk, smooth and fine, met the rich wool of his suit with the softness of a feather, y

It was a pitch-black night, and Eleanor, feeling somewhat stifled, reached to lower the car window. In an instant, the sounds and lights of the bustling city drifted in, carrying the echoes of everyday human activity. Upon perceiving her somber mood, Damian reassured her, saying, "You can rest assured that I won't bring up what just occurred with Mr. Hall.""It's alright," Eleanor replied, a flicker of surprise crossing her face before she responded softly. She leaned against the back of the leather seat and gathered her fur coat more snugly, seeking a bit more warmth from the chill.Erika murmured an apology from the front, appearing to be in a daze.It was then that Eleanor's phone pinged twice, with the screen lighting up for a second before going off. It was quite some time before Eleanor picked up the phone and noticed a WhatsApp message from Dexter, stating, "Congratulations."That one word landed heavily upon Eleanor's heart, causing her to smile with apathy as she thought

Upon opening the glass door, a whisper of moisture suddenly permeated the restaurant. It was currently raining outside, draping the world in a soft, ethereal mist.Through the floor-to-ceiling window, one could see the raindrops clinging to the newly sprouted banana leaves, slipping down one by one like a lover's tears. In those droplets, the reflections of three people wavered gently. Eleanor's slight movement caught the attention of Dexter and Maisie, the only patrons in the restaurant.Dexter lifted his gaze and immediately spotted Eleanor, a vision of delicate beauty amidst the rain-kissed atmosphere, yet a pallor marked her features, surely in response to the WhatsApp message he sent. His voice was a low murmur as he offered, "Please have a seat and join us for a meal."Eleanor found the prospect of dining with him utterly unbearable, even for a fleeting moment. She approached Maisie and gently patted her head, saying, "You should head over to the car first, Maisie; Erika will

It was just about to get hot and heavy between Dexter and Jessica. Yet, Dexter's phone, nestled in his pants pocket, chose that precise moment for its untimely summons, its insistent ringing refusing to cease. They ultimately found themselves unable to fully concentrate in the moment.In the end, Dexter had no choice but to hold Jessica close in one arm and answer the phone with the other hand.It was a call from the Ziegler family, and the voice on the line belonged to his father, Tyler, whose tone conveyed grave seriousness. "I heard that you've obtained your marriage certificate, Dexter. Why haven't you brought your wife home to formally introduce her to the elders in the family? Have you, perhaps, in a state of intoxication, forgotten the stipulations laid down by your late grandfather?"Upon hearing that, Dexter immediately assumed a seated posture, fastening the buttons of his shirt with a single hand as his gaze rested upon the captivating Jessica. "I haven't forgotten about

There were two bunnies—one was for Dexter, and one was for Maisie.Dexter kept staring at it as he stroked it, thinking of the time they'd spent together. His features looked particularly chiseled in the shadows. If one took a closer look, one would see the tears in his eyes, threatening to fall at any second.Jessica came looking for Dexter after her shower. She froze right before calling his name—there were tears in his eyes, and he held the bunny Maisie had given him. It was clear he missed her.Jessica approached him and slowly crouched beside him. She asked gently, "Do you regret this, Dexter? If you do, we can forget about this marriage, and you can go back to Ms. Sutton. If she truly loves you, I'm sure she'd be willing to reconcile with you. I'm fine with anything as long as you're happy."The moonlight rippled like it was water. Dexter retracted his gaze and turned to look at Jessica. He'd only agreed to marry her because of her horrific car accident—blood had pooled benea