As they stepped into the apartment, Keaton thoughtfully helped Yanni take off her coat. While she changed her shoes, his hand gently rested on her shoulder.Keaton asked softly, "Why don’t you take a shower first? I'll make you a cup of tea. Then, I’ll step out to buy something."Yanni paused for a moment. She guessed what he intended to buy at the next second. Her reserved character prevented her from asking outright. So, she could only respond with a vaguely, but the blush on her cheeks betrayed her.Keaton couldn’t hold back any longer. He leaned down and kissed Yanni. The tea was forgotten, and whatever he was supposed to buy went out of his mind. All that remained was the burning desire between them and their yearning to explore each other’s bodies. Their first time happened in bed. Keaton was both gentle and passionate. Yanni found it almost overwhelming to fulfill his needs. Fortunately, he was considerate. Although he didn’t fully satisfy his own desires, he let her go af

Gael stared at the small thing, and his eyes slowly reddened. He couldn’t accept this reality....Gael felt frustrated. He just wanted to drown his sorrows in alcohol. He even wanted to give in to his despair. After all, Yanni didn’t want him anymore. What did it matter who he was with now?Gael went to a bar. It was lavish yet tranquil late-night, with only the hoarse yet melancholic voice of a female singer soothing the lonely souls of the patrons.Gael ordered the strongest alcohol, but it couldn’t extinguish the fire burning in his heart. A couple was kissing in the corner. The woman’s side profile looked especially like Yanni. She wore a black sweater dress, and just like her, she wrapped her arms around the man’s neck. They were completely absorbed and enjoying the moment.Gael had drunk too much. His vision blurred as he stared at the woman, his Adam’s apple bobbing involuntarily. He mistook the woman for Yanni and the man for that scoundrel Keaton. Gael was burning wi

Gael was overwhelmed with deep emotions, and he couldn’t help but call out, “Yanni.” …Half a month later, autumn deepened and early winter approached. Yanni sat on the sofa, reviewing a document. The bright office was warmed by the heating, creating a cozy atmosphere. On her desk stood a crystal vase filled with the calla lilies that Keaton had sent her. Keaton had been bringing fresh ones every other day. He always replaced them with new blooms. He said he wanted to make sure that Yanni would think of him whenever she had a moment of leisure. How childish! Be that as it may, her lips would curl into a faint smile, and her mood would lift inexplicably whenever she thought of Keaton. With her recent research on Ansley’s condition progressing well, Yanni felt confident that she could successfully perform the surgery, given that they had a suitable heart from a donor. Yanni wasn’t a saint. She was a doctor. Just as she was focused on her work, a knock sounded at the do

Gael shared a few profound thoughts, and the matter was brushed aside.…At 7:00 pm, Gael was still at the hospital. Meanwhile, Emilia felt anxious as she watched the time. She worried that the Mueller fellow might call again and kept urging Gael to leave.At 7:30 pm, Gael reluctantly departed. As he left, his heart was full of appreciation for Emilia's thoughtfulness. Once he was gone, she began getting ready to head out.Ansley looked up at her with wide and innocent eyes. Her voice was barely a whisper. “Are you going out again, Mom?”Emilia gave a perfunctory reply.Ansley was a sickly child, and she lacked any sense of security after being constantly dismissed and frightened by Emilia. Now, she could only sit quietly on the sofa and play with her toys after Emilia scolded her. The nurses nearby felt sympathy for Ansley, but no one could intervene with Emilia. They thought she was pitiful to have such a mother.…At exactly 8:00 pm, Emilia arrived at the hotel. When Troy

Then, Keaton and Yanni kissed. His lips were warm, and he held Yanni close. He kissed her again and again until she completely melted in his embrace…That night, Yanni stayed over at Keaton’s place.…Three days later, it was Gael’s wedding.Time was tight, but Gael still gave Emilia the grandest celebration. At the Regent Hotel, he hosted a lavish banquet with a total of 99 tables, inviting the city's elite. He might've just done it to witness the spectacle. Surprisingly, many people showed up.Emilia looked stunning today. Gael had prepared a custom wedding gown worth millions, making her resemble a swan. The jewelry she wore was worth several million dollars altogether, making her the absolute center of attention. Everyone addressed her as Gael's wife.Emilia felt that everything was worth it.Yanni and Keaton arrived with little Ella. The former didn’t dress up particularly. She merely wore a thin cashmere dress under a black coat, looking warm and perfectly matched with Kea