"Must've been a genetic mutation." Gladys muttered to herself. She was worried whether such an outstanding man could truly be relied upon.Noah and Gwynn shared her concerns. The Morse family was scholarly, and it was possible Ignacio's parents wouldn't accept Holly. However, there were so many people present now. It wasn't the right time to discuss it. After a lengthy exchange of pleasantries, Noah remained silent.At that moment, there was movement on the staircase. Lorian stood on the stairs. He wore a set of casual home clothes. The chandelier above cast small shadows on his handsome face, making his features appear even more defined and sharp.Lorian looked coldly at Holly and Ignacio. She had brought her husband home.When Holly looked up, she met his gaze unexpectedly, and her lips trembled slightly.Things became extremely awkward. Suddenly, Ignacio held Holly's hand gently and calmed her inner unease. He stood up and said to Lorian politely, "We meet again, Lorian

The world seemed to stand still.The beam of light from the crystal chandelier above enveloped them the same way their memories did. It was the memories of their six years together.Pain wasn't the only thing in those six years. In fact, there were good times too."All you have to do is stay with me, Holly. You don't need to know anything else. No matter how good the other women are, it has nothing to do with me."Wait here for me, I will be back soon."…The past washed over Holly like a tidal wave. It overwhelmed her.She looked into Lorian's eyes, which were filled with pain. This was the first time he had told her that he loved her. Lorian had originally planned to tell Holly that when they got married. When he finally did, however, she was already married to someone else.Holly was Ignacio's wife now.Lorian hadn't forgotten, and Holly couldn't possibly forget either. She looked down at his hand, her voice was very soft."It's too late, Lorian.""Actually, love isn't

Ignacio's palm felt dry and warm. He was always so considerate and gentle. It was easy for him to make any woman fall for him.What was more, Holly was his wife. She had no reason to resist his charm.Holly turned her head and stared at him in a daze. He remained focused on driving as if he had just said the most ordinary thing. It was anything but ordinary for Holly. She kept staring at him until they reached the hotel parking lot.As the car stopped, Holly finally snapped out of it. “Are we here?”She turned to open the car door without a second thought. As soon as her hand touched the door handle, however, Ignacio stopped her. He held her hand and stared at her profoundly. “You’ve been looking at me the whole way. What makes you think you could just leave now?”Holly was puzzled. “Ignacio?”He didn’t explain. Instead, he directly lifted her slender waist and placed her on his lap. With a slight click, the seat reclined backward into a shameful position.Holly's trench coa

Caitlin sensed his gaze and looked over. Upon seeing Ignacio, her eyes flashed with a mix of nostalgia and surprise. Caitlin masked her emotions quickly and greeted in a cheerful tone, "Long time no see, Ignacio."It was late at night. Ignacio wore a black trench coat. It was worn by Holly.When he took it off and placed it on the chair's back, Caitlin caught the scent. She brushed her long curls lightly and said with a charming demeanor, "I hope I'm not interrupting you, Ignacio."He sat down and said to the bartender. "A martini, please."The bartender recognized him. The hotel staff had long spread the news among themselves that the famous Ignacio was staying here with his wife. He looked respectfully at Ignacio and said, "Please wait for a moment, Mr. Ignacio."Ignacio nodded slightly. He took out a lighter and a cigarette from the trench coat pocket. Then, he lit it and took a slow drag.Ignacio looked back at Caitlin with a distant gaze. "Isn't it too late to say you'

Ignacio had slept with her again and again tonight.Holly was already at her weakest. She had no strength left to deal with a man who had abstained for two years. She could barely endure it, let alone utter a word."Be good. Call me 'darling' and I'll let you go."Ignacio stared intensely at her delicate face. Her long black hair trembled against her fair skin, creating a captivating visual.Holly appeared innocent yet alluring. How was he supposed to stop?Eventually, she cried in his arms. Her long lashes were wet with tears while they rested against his shoulder blades. Holly whispered in a blurry voice, "Darling."After that, she felt ashamed and buried herself in the crook of his neck, not willing to come out.Ignacio held her close. He didn't continue. Instead, he just held her in his arms and let their skins touch. It was as if their hearts beat as one and that they were alone in this vast world.Ignacio called out her name with a touch of tender affection. He wasn