All Chapters of Five Years of Marriage to Mr. Bradford: Chapter 481 - Chapter 490

Sometimes, the way people encountered each other was truly fascinating.The bakery had been open for quite some time, yet before that day at the clinic, Rebecca had never once run into Vance. After that encounter, however, she began seeing him from time to time.Sometimes, she spotted him and Anna shopping together at the supermarket. Other times, she saw him out delivering cakes. He'd only nod at her or not seem to notice her at all.He had really done it. He had done exactly what she had asked. If they met again, they would treat each other like strangers passing on the street.Even his appearance had changed dramatically. In the past, he had always worn sharp suits, every detail perfect, his hair styled so rigidly that not a single strand was out of place.That formal attire and stiff hairstyle had been like armor, making him look detached and unapproachable. His gaze had always been sharp and icy.Now he had shed that armor, wearing simple white T-shirts instead. On cooler, r

"Vance!" Rebecca called after him.He paused in surprise, waiting for her to continue.She asked, "Why did you open the Cookie House in this neighborhood?"He let out a soft sigh. "This shop was left by the father I didn't want to acknowledge. It used to sell alcohol. I don't have the money right now to buy a new location somewhere else. If this is causing you trouble, then I...""No need," she interrupted, turning and continuing her way toward the clinic.They were living separate lives now. She wasn't going to be that overbearing.Behind her, she heard Anna's voice."What happened?""Nothing. Let's go. What do you want for dinner?""How about pasta?""To go with sauce or seafood?""Either is fine."Was this really Vance Bradford? The man who could now discuss such ordinary, everyday things with a girl?He had truly changed.Vance finished packing up and prepared to head back to the shop. Before leaving, he glanced back one last time and saw Rebecca walking into the clin

After the second performance, Rebecca and Desmond kept making further refinements to the choreography until they finalized the version they would take to Edinburgh.By then, summer vacation was almost here.Rebecca completed her thesis. After that, she and Desmond needed to return to the States briefly to handle new visa paperwork.She handed over rehearsal duties to Willow and told the troupe to communicate any issues in the group chat.Desmond's household registration was in Arelmoor, so he went back first to prepare documents. Rebecca flew to Soliaridge.Gabriel wasn't there, but Hugo came to pick her up. Breathing in the familiar air again made her feel excited.The past was like smoke. The pain had drifted away like clouds. The girl who had desperately wanted to escape two years ago had finally come to understand what home meant. Every street and corner of the city was imprinted deep in her mind.Hugo watched her running toward him with steady steps and felt deeply relieved

The classmate reunion ended just like that.After Vance dragged Jethro outside, Obadiah gave Rebecca an awkward glance and made an excuse to leave as well.Rebecca found it funny. Jethro had been right about one thing. If Obadiah really liked her, he could try chasing her.Yet he didn't. He was only using her as an excuse to vent his personal grudge against Vance."What a man!" she sighed.The remaining classmates, all drunk, began to disperse. Some called for designated drivers, and others called cabs.Rebecca had to support the heavily intoxicated Jenny and went outside to hail a ride. When they stepped out of the restaurant, Jethro was slumped against Vance, still waiting for their car.It was the peak ride-share hour. Rebecca canceled her booking three times in a row. Her car was still seven or eight minutes away.That was fine. She would wait.The summer night in Soliaridge was warm, with a gentle breeze. Rebecca stood on the sidewalk holding Jenny, about two feet away fr

Those were two men wearing caps and sunglasses.She had no chance to resist. Her hands and feet were immediately restrained, and she couldn't even scream.They dragged her down to the underground parking garage and shoved her into a car."Who are you?" Her mind raced with every possibility. "If it's money you want, I can give it to you."Her first thought was that this had something to do with Soren. He was in prison, so it could be his unpaid debts, or it was about Emmett.One of the men was driving, and the other was holding her. When money was mentioned, they glanced at each other in the rearview mirror.So, it was for money?"I won't ask who you are. Just tell me how much you want and how to pay. I'll give it to you, and I won't call the police. We can all walk away safely," she proposed, trying to buy time.But they weren't impressed. The one holding her warned, "You'd better behave."She didn't know if they had weapons. At least, she hadn't seen any yet."I'm not misbeh