It was hard to blame Paityn. On one hand, Jamie's gaze was gentle. On the other hand, he was undeniably handsome.After some back-and-forth, the three of them ended up having dinner together. They walked into a Maravilla restaurant, and the waiter naturally asked, “Sir, ma’am, are there three of you?”Before Paityn could respond, Jamie calmly said, “Yes, three! Please give us a table by the window, so it’s easier for the child to see that Ferris wheel in the distance.”The waiter recognized Jamie after a moment. He recalled that he had seen Jamie in a business magazine as the president of Lockwood Corporation. The waiter didn't want to be disrespectful. So. he became very attentive and provided them with the best table. He even gave Carol a brand-new Rubik's Cube, which made her extremely happy.Once seated, Carol played with her new toy. She was absorbed in her own world and ignored the adults.Jamie unfolded a snow-white napkin and gently handed the menu to Paityn. He said, “W

The airport was bustling with people, and many people glanced in their direction. Paityn found it hard to bear the scrutiny. So, she buried her face in Monty's shoulder and asked in a low voice, “What’s wrong?”Monty remained silent and held her tightly. He couldn’t bring himself to tell her that he had reconciled with Colette, nor could he tell Paityn that he loved her. Pity and responsibility were the only feelings he had for Colette. Monty couldn’t say anything. This embrace was what he longed for and should be the last one.Finally, when the air felt thin between them, he let her go and feigned a casual tone. “I’m starving after the trip. Shall we go grab something to eat?”Paityn smiled lightly. “Mom knows you're back and has been preparing chicken soup with fresh mushrooms since morning.”Monty paused and considered. “Let’s have dinner just the two of us this time.”Paityn's smile froze on her face. She had an intuition, and deep down, she sensed that something significant

Jamie hardly considered it. “Thank you, Jennifer.”Paityn felt that he was really thick-skinned. He shrugged at her. “Is that a problem? Your mom kindly invited me, didn’t she?”Although Jennifer wasn’t clear about the situation, she could guess that Paityn’s engagement to Monty had fallen through.At the same time, Jamie was being so attentive currently. As a mother, she still hoped Paityn could match with the best suitor. So, Jennifer smiled gently. “Of course.”Afterward, Jennifer shot a glance at Paityn. “He went through a lot to bring you back.”Paityn was always dutiful, so she didn’t say anything more. However, she sat far away from Jamie and didn’t talk to him after entering the restaurant. She just used a napkin to wipe the droplets of water off her body.Jamie stared intently at her as if admiring a piece of art. Paityn spoke in a faint voice, “You look like you’ve never seen a woman before, Jamie.”Unexpectedly, He shamelessly replied, “I haven’t, especially not witho

Just as Paityn was lost in thought, Jamie seemed to hear the footsteps behind him. He turned to look at her silently. His dark eyes were like ink that revealed no trace of his true emotions.Paityn's lips moved as she struggled to find her voice. At last, she managed to say, “My mom was worried. So, she asked me to come up and check on you.”The rain continued to fall, but it had lightened to a gentle drizzle. Jamie’s voice was clear as he asked her, “What about you? Are you not worried, Paityn? Are you not even a little afraid of losing me? Are you not worried that you won't see me again?”Paityn shook her head wildly. She wasn’t wearing a raincoat, and the umbrella she had brought was blown away by the wind, leaving the black umbrella lonely in a corner of the rooftop. The past lovers stood quietly, gazing at each other. Suddenly, Jamie extinguished the cigarette with his fingertips and strode towards her.Paityn didn’t have time to think. Before she knew it, the back of her he

As night fell, Paityn woke up on the sofa. She wanted to check on Jennifer. To her surprise, she opened her eyes, and she saw Jamie sitting on the single sofa by the bed. He had already changed into a clean outfit. He wore a black shirt and dress pants, looking noble and handsome. Jamie hadn’t slept. A laptop was resting on his lap, and he was focused on the screen, deep in thought. From Paityn’s angle, his profile looked incredibly striking, like it had been chiseled. When Paityn spoke, her voice was hoarse, “Why haven’t you gone home yet?” Jamie heard her voice and closed the laptop. He walked over to her and sat down beside her. He reached out to check her forehead. Then, he relaxed his brow slightly and spoke softly, “The fever has gone down a bit.” Huh? Paityn asked in confusion, “Did I have a fever?”Jamie replied seriously, “You were a bit feverish! Otherwise, why would you fall asleep holding onto me so tightly? Do you really like hugging me to sleep that much, Pai