บททั้งหมดของ You Watched Me Break, Now Watch Me Rise: บทที่ 501 - บทที่ 510

Pressed flush against James, Beverly could feel his searing heat through the scant, soft fabric of his clothing. As she resisted and pulled away, it was James who abruptly took a step back.She looked up at him in surprise, only to see him retreat and sit down on the sofa.What was he doing? He was clearly…Beverly's eyes inadvertently dropped to his trousers before darting away, her cheeks flaming. She stood there, wearing a long silk dress that revealed her collarbones, shoulders, calves, and arms—all of which were now tinged with a delicate pink hue.A delicate flush bloomed across Beverly's exquisitely sculpted face. James waited, speaking only when the crimson tide on her cheeks threatened to overwhelm her under his scrutiny."Come here," he said softly, as if he was afraid of startling her and driving her away.Beverly's eyes rose to meet James. He had sent Harold and Esther away, clearing the manor. His desire for her was unequivocal. Yet, he was also waiting for her con

James drew Beverly into his embrace and set the tulip aside on the sink. One hand encircled her slender waist while the other cradled the back of her head, pressing her face against his chest as if he wanted to whisper in her ear a thousand times.He never cared much for children, but he loved her truly and deeply.James lowered his head, his voice a soft murmur near her ear. "Are you hurt anywhere? Did I cause any pain last night?"His tenderness was almost too much for Beverly to bear. She felt on the verge of breaking down, yet she dared not let herself.She clutched at the collar of his shirt. He lifted her chin, and she saw the unmistakable panic in his eyes.He was learning that showing just the right amount of emotion could reach her—just like it did right then."Where does it hurt?" he asked her anxiously, but she simply shook her head docilely.It turned out she had a soft spot for him, after all."Crying too much will wear you out," he whispered, kissing the tears awa

James was only good to Beverly out of a sense of duty. It would have been the same for any woman who bore the title of his wife, for his heart had probably long been given to another.Beverly saw Esther and Harold off to school with a smile. But once she returned to the driver's seat, she slumped over the steering wheel, and the tears she had been holding back finally burst through.There were still 12 days to go, but she could barely hold on much longer.…After the morning meeting ended, James received a call from Harold."Did your mother cry this morning?""Maybe she's missing your grandmother too much. The anniversary of your grandmother's passing is coming up." "Should you be extra good and not make her upset?" James smiled faintly. "Just be yourself, Harry."If Harold tried too hard to be well-behaved, Beverly would only grow more worried."Yeah, I'll check in on her." James ended the call, the hint of a smile fading from his eyes before it could fully settle.He turne

With a start, Beverly turned and found her eyes locked with Damien's warm ones."Damien, what have you been busy with these days?"In her memory, Damien had always kept in touch regularly. In fact, this was the first time he had gone so long without contacting her.Damien handed a glow stick to Esther, then ruffled her hair. Esther accepted it, her large dark eyes fixed on Damien, though she didn't seem happy."Is Timmy performing tonight as well? How come I didn't see him? His name isn't on the program list either," Beverly asked lightly."He injured his leg.""Injured? Is it serious?"Beverly was puzzled. If Timothy was hurt, why wasn't Damien at home taking care of him instead of being here at the recital?"He needs some time to recover."With how much he cared about James and the research institute, Damien knew he should stay away from Beverly.But he had heard from Anna that Evan was constantly pestering Beverly and even making her angry. Her exact words were that Beverl

Beverly and James were locked in an intimate embrace.Damien couldn't help but wonder if they had already become this close. They looked as intimate as real lovers.James had one arm wrapped around Beverly's waist, while his other hand held hers, locking her completely in his embrace.Was there truly no room left for Damien to step in? His gaze dimmed slightly.Harold's performance soon ended, and the venue erupted with thunderous applause that went on for a long time.Beverly felt a burst of pride as she listened to the people around her asking who the gifted child was and who his parents were. But when she turned and met James' calm gaze, she quickly looked away.The audience members started leaving the recital hall one after another, and Beverly and the others were among them.After profusely praising Harold, Damien looked at Beverly with hopeful eyes. "Bev, Timmy was overjoyed to hear that you're going to visit him.""Mom, Mr. Bronson wants to throw me a celebration. He mad