جميع فصول : الفصل -الفصل 10

When I walked out of the hospital, it started raining heavily in New York.I didn't use an umbrella, letting the cold rain soak through my body.Just as determined as I was four years ago when I knelt at the entrance of the family manor in the rain at night to be with Killian, begging my father to sever ties.Back then, I was a full scholarship winner at a famous Ivy League school and the heir the family had high hopes for.But for Killian Smith, for this illegitimate son who was then rejected by his family and had nothing, I gave up my studies, turned my back on my family, and even became a joke in the upper-class circles.I thought we were true love sharing weal and woe.Until I sat in the stretch Lincoln sent by Killian.Watching this man I loved recklessly looking at me with that familiar, gentle yet helpless gaze."Halen, don't get caught in the rain, you'll catch a cold."Killian took off his expensive custom suit jacket and considerately draped it over me, his movements impeccab

I didn't raise my head, nor did I stop the movements of my hands."I'm just organizing things. I don't like these anymore, so I want to replace them."Killian strode forward, gently gripping my wrist, his actions tender as if soothing a frightened cat."Halen, don't be like this."He sighed, pulling me into that embrace that carried a cold pine scent, his chin resting on the top of my head."I know that freezing your supplementary card makes you feel insecure, but that's life-saving money. Elena's situation is critical; I can't just stand by and do nothing.""You know, I'm not that kind of irresponsible husband.""After these few months pass, I'll restore all your credit limits, okay?"He was always like this.Even when depriving me of my rights and interests, he could speak so righteously, so affectionately.As if my refusal meant I was being unreasonable, that I was making a scene without reason.I broke free from his embrace and looked at him calmly."Killian, who you want to give m

One week before I decided to leave New York, Killian suggested taking everyone out to sea to relax.I didn't want to go.But Killian insisted that I attend."Halen, this is a family gathering, you are the hostess, you cannot be absent."He was wearing a white casual shirt, the cuffs rolled up casually, revealing his strong forearms, his tone gentle but unquestionable."Besides, the sea breeze can improve one's mood. You also need to relax, don't you?"So, I boarded this private yacht named "Poseidon".The yacht sailed into the high seas, surrounded by endless deep blue.Champagne towers were built high on the deck, and the music was soothing.Killian stayed by Elena's side the whole time, considerately shielding her from the wind, and even stood with her for half an hour holding binoculars just because she said she "wanted to see dolphins".That scene was too glaring.I walked alone to the edge of the second-floor deck with a glass of wine to get some air.Not long after, the sound of

The day after I arrived in Paris, Elena couldn't wait to have the servants replace all the curtains and carpets in the manor with her favorite pink color.In the evening, Killian woke up from a hangover, but not in his familiar bedroom, instead in an unfamiliar luxury hotel suite.The air was filled with a cloying scent of perfume."Killian, you're awake?"Elena was wearing a sexy silk slip dress, bringing over a glass of honey water. Her face was rosy, her steps light, where was even a hint of the "late-stage brain cancer, difficult to even walk" appearance?Killian rubbed his throbbing temples, his memory fragmented. He only remembered last night was the Thanksgiving party, he drank a lot because I had left, and he was feeling irritable."Last night..." His voice was hoarse.Elena lowered her head shyly, her fingertips gently tracing across his chest: "You were too passionate last night... the doctor said my body couldn't take it, but I couldn't bear to refuse you."Killian's gaze su

Killian didn't expose this clumsy play immediately.Instead, he gave Elena the stage she had always dreamed of.Three days later, Smith Manor hosted the grandest annual banquet.The theme was "Rebirth."Wearing a custom-made white dress flown in from Paris, Elena stood under the dazzling crystal chandelier, radiant with joy.Holding a microphone, her eyes brimming with tears, she spoke with a trembling, excited voice:"God heard my prayers.""Just this morning, the experts at the Mayo Clinic confirmed it. It wasn't cancer, just a benign tumor. The previous doctors misdiagnosed me!""I survived! A miracle has happened to me!"Thunderous applause echoed through the hall.The champagne tower refracted the light in a dazzling display.Killian stood beside her, holding a glass of expensive champagne.He tilted his head slightly, a flawless, perfectly gentlemanly smile on his lips.He kissed Elena's forehead gently, his movements tender as if handling a rare treasure."Congratulations, my lo