Lahat ng Kabanata ng Divorced, Dazzling, and Desired: Kabanata 461 - Kabanata 470

Mary's back was hunched badly, so she took a long time to shamble toward Renee, taking her hands. "Did you behave in school?"She clearly thought that Renee was her mother Emma instead, her memories regressing to those over decades ago.Zoey was staying by the door, shaking her head but sighing in exasperation as it always hurt to see such things."No, I behaved…" Renee replied as she put her bag on the couch, her tears flowing out uncontrollably as she reached out to hug Mary."Oh, why do you look so sad? Lemme guess, you're being a naughty girl in class again, and the teacher yelled at you?"Mary took her hand and led her into her bedroom, and turned pulling open the drawer to take out a pack of candy."Here, your favorites—only if you are a good girl and don't cry," Mary sweet-talked her while wiping off her tears.Reene stared at the candy wrapper with an expiry date that was at least two years ago.But Mary must have saved it like treasure for her daughter's sake.Her tea

Renee kept holding Mary's hand, eventually falling asleep as she lay sprawled over Mary's bed from exhaustion.When she woke up, she suddenly realized that Mary's hand was ice-cold.Her heart skipping a beat in disbelief, she raised her trembling hand to nudge Mary. "Grandma? Grandma?"However, the rest of Mary's body had gone cold as well when Renee touched her.She held her finger in front of Mary's nose and then tried to feel a pulse, but there was neither."Grandma… No…" Her voice cracked with tears as she nudged Mary, hoping that she would wake up.But no matter how much she cried or shook Mary, Mary wasn't responding.Adam heard her and came in.Seeing Mary's state, he went over and comforted Renee, saying, "It's alright. It's a good thing she didn't suffer when she left."It was often said that the elderly had led a virtuous life if they didn't have to suffer in death, and that it was good.That certainly applied to Mary.Even so, Renee was squeezing and massaging Mar

Renee looked up at William, her gaze impassive.For his part, he didn't argue and soon left with his lackeys.That was when Julian arrived, having heard the news.He immediately saw Renee and scowled when he saw Adam standing right next to her.After paying his respects by Mary's casket, he didn't leave and instead walked up to Adam, ribbing his arm and muttering under his breath, "Did you just fucking work on her behind my back?"Adam rolled his eyes at him. "Shut up.""Shit! You're already divorced, and you're trying to get her back? Dream on," Julian huffed, not holding back his sarcasm.Adam snorted in turn. "That's still better than you. Give up already—you have a fiancee, and your sister almost got Renee killed.""Hah! And who would have a chance. You?" Julian scoffed. "Kayla wants Renee dead because of you! Quit being smart with me!"They weren't being loud, but the church was very quiet, and Renee could definitely hear them.Shooting them both a cool glare, she demand

The courier nodded and saved Renee's number. "I'm Sebastian Zarkov. Text me anytime if you'd like a specific dish.""Thank you." Renee nodded and turned to Freya. "Please see this gentleman out."Freya nodded and escorted Sebastian out.Once she returned to Renee's office, she found Renee sitting behind her desk but staring at the food, clearly having no appetite.As such, she said, "Ms. Whitley? The man has left."Renee came to her senses and nodded. "Good. Call Candy in—we can eat together.""Oh. Candy is…" Freya scratched her head, clearly at a loss.Noticing that she looked troubled, Renee quickly understood. "She took time off again?"Freya pursed her lips and nodded awkwardly. "She said her friend is here, so she did. I told her it's busy at work, but she said… uh…"Renee narrowed her eyes. "You don't have to hide it from me.""Really?""Yeah.""Alright, then I'll be frank," Freya said and sighed, clearly having been frustrated for a while now. "Everyone in the office

The fact that it was Renee left him all the more obsessed.Renee didn't refuse. "Sure, let's go."They followed the floor manager into the elevator, heading upstairs and not noticing Adam and Julian behind them.Adam had a cigarette between his fingers and was frowning. "What's this I hear about William wanting Renee, no matter what it takes?"Julian chuckled as he put a hand on Adam's shoulder. "Have you only heard about it now? Heck, Everest Group being reported to the authorities was said to be William's work… Well, there goes my chances of getting her."Adam struck his chest with his elbow violently. "You're delusional.""Shit!" Julian gritted his teeth in pain as he clutched his chest, while glaring angrily at Adam, "What, did you think she'd be grateful that you're visiting her family at Evergreen every other day? She doesn't even look at you twice.""I still fared better than you." Adam turned to shrug at Julian. "At least I was there for her when her grandmother died, wh