Gwynn asked Renata about her feelings on this. Renata was extremely nonchalant about it. She said, "He thinks I have an active sexual life in Brookesville, and I didn't explain anything, either. In any case, we won't get back together! I just can’t be bothered."Gwynn agreed with her wholeheartedly. She believed that Renata deserved a better life.…In the blink of an eye, it was Gwynn’s birthday celebration. At the same time, they were also celebrating because Ocelotte was three months old now. Noah rented out the entire Imperial Hotel for the occasion. He was now a powerful figure in Brookesville, able to command great influence.That evening, the venue was filled with prominent members of the high society. Even Gregory showed up. Noah recalled the phone call from years ago and still felt a pang of jealousy. He even nearly started a fight with Gregory on the spot. Fortunately, both men had reputations to uphold and managed to keep the peace, though it was a strained cour

In the dead of night, they finally met again. It had been a year since their last encounter. Anderson had endured so much, yet Ayanna’s eyes still held a trace of innocence, an innocence that he despised. How could she live so peacefully after deceiving him? How could she appear before him again as if nothing had happened?He was filled with so much hatred that he wanted to tear apart this false beauty."It’s been a long time."They stood facing each other, the scattered neon lights casting a faint glow on his features, obscuring his expression. But his voice was very gentle, like the whispers between lovers.Underneath the starry sky, she wore simple clothes, carrying a bag with apples she had bought for Daphne. She planned to make applesauce for the latter when she got home. Dpahne was her and Anderson’s child. Her baby girl had fallen ill, so Ayanna brought her to Brookesville for treatment. After a month, her daughter’s condition had improved significantly. She hadn’t

Ayanna thought that once he vented his anger a few times, he would grow tired of it. Anderson might not have mentioned it, but she could tell from the sexual positions and kinks that his private life had likely been wild and reckless over the past year.Holding the gold card, she whispered, "I have a place to stay. I'll come over when you want to see me."He didn’t object to it. He didn't care where she stayed. All he wanted was to vent his hatred towards her. What he sought was not just physical release but to make her experience utter ruin and taste the bitterness of betrayal by a loved one. Merely toying with her a few times would be too merciful.Later, he left under the cover of night.…After a long while, Ayanna dragged her exhausted body to take a shower. Everything here was just as it used to be. Even the bathrobe was placed exactly where it had been before.Wrapping herself in the bathrobe, she looked at her reflection in the mirror. She might’ve seemed pale, bu

Gwynn had arranged to go shopping and have coffee with Renata, but the latter couldn’t be there because there was an emergency.Gwynn smiled gracefully.She continued to stroll alone, not particularly caring where she ended up. She was planning to go to the company to pick up Noah in the evening. Then, they’d go to their favorite restaurant for dinner before heading home together.Life was peaceful.She lacked nothing in terms of money. Gladys and a nanny looked after her children at home. She also cherished the occasional moments alone with her husband to nurture their relationship.Of course, she’d never go to a hotel if he suddenly felt like doing it after dinner.She never expected to run into Ayanna. Ayanna was shopping in a baby store, picking out clothes for her daughter. Her eyes were misty with emotion, her fair face glowing with health, looking quite well-off.Seeing Gwynn, Ayanna felt a bit awkward, "Greetings, Ms. Gwynn."Gwynn didn't blame her.She took the sma

In the evening, she made a phone call to Anderson, who answered the call.After a moment of silence, Ayanna spoke softly, "I want to leave the city, Anderson. I've wronged you in the past, but I will find my own way to make amends.""Make amends, you said." He took a sip of his drink.He leaned back on the sofa, giving a gentle smile as he gave her the sweet talks again."What's wrong?"Why are you saying these resentful words again?"The best way for you to make amends is to stay by my side and let me see you whenever I want."…Ayanna buried her head in the covers, unable to hold back her tears."Anderson."He continued to soothe her gently.Initially, she had made up her mind to cut ties with him, but now she was wavering.Having been in the business world for so long, he understood human nature deeply.He sensed her hesitation and spoke some more heartfelt words, inviting her to spend Christmas Eve together. He spoke softly, "We've been together for so long, but we've