Noah didn’t take the pills with water. Instead, he swallowed them dry.The moment they slid down his throat, the pain got worse, but it eased up soon.Once the pain subsided, his eyes were glinting again. Staring at her, he noticed she had fallen apart. He opened the car door, and said in a husky voice, “I’m sending you home!”“I can drive just fine.”“Do as I say, Gwynn!” What he said reminded her of the time when they were newlyweds. She’d even call him in an affectionate tone back then. He’d decide everything for her, and she didn’t have to worry about anything. It started out beautifully. It was a shame that it ended the way it did!Opening the car door, he shoved her into the car and made his way to the driver’s seat. Then, he cranked up the heat and asked her to take off her drenched outfit. Hugging herself, she said dryly, “It’s not far. I don’t have to take it off.”He didn’t insist on it after that. Stepping on the gas pedal, he drove the white BMW toward the Tem

Gwynn, however, never went on another blind date. That didn’t mean she’d take Noah back, though. On the other hand, he was raising Holly well and properly. Truth be told, things were really tough for him. He was working long hours and his liver was constantly in pain or discomfort. He got a lot of prescriptions for painkillers, but the doctor advised him to take it easy and rest more. However, he’d just brush it aside and tell the doctor he was okay!Sometimes, He’d start reminiscing about the past when he was working while fighting through the pain. He’d cast his mind back to what he saw in the Templeton villa when he sent her back home on that pouring day. At times, he’d think about how he used to have the kind of money and power to buy everything a lady would love for Gwynn. Now, however, he could give her nothing. He kept working on rebuilding his wealth. He’d take any project or collaboration he could get his hands on, no matter how small.The night rolled on. He was

Gwynn shut her eyes gently. She said softly, “This isn’t appropriate. Let me go, Noah!” However, he didn’t do as she said. Firm lines traced across his firm arms as he leaned them on her fair, glowing skin. Both of their bodies were entwined seductively on the deep gray bedsheet. She’d squirm from time to time, but all of it was futile, and vanished into the bed. Her black hair cascaded all over her body, rising and falling with her chest, looking sultry.. He was staring at her intensely and seductively. Leaning in, he took his time to search for her lips before kissing her passionately. He didn’t shut his eyes. Instead, he glued his eyes on her, watching for the slightest changes in her expression. Just as she showed the slightest hint of succumbing to him, he propped himself up. All of his muscles tensed up as he put one of his hands on her waist and pulled her up, making her gasp in the process.She lowered her gaze. She was towering over him in this position, but she

At the next moment, Gwynn approached the study. The door to the study was wide open. She heard a crash followed by Archibald’s roar, “You’re going to study abroad or get married. I want you to pick one of them right now!”She wasn’t sure what Anderson’s response was. All she knew was that her dad grew even more furious at the next moment. “Do you honestly feel proud of yourself? You’ve gone ahead and disgraced the Templeton family as well as our ancestors! We hired a lot of widely respected and virtuous teachers to teach you about critical thinking and high moral values.“What have you been learning this whole time? Tell me. When did you start having these feelings? I want an answer, now!”“I’ve always had these feelings for her!” A streak of blood rolled down the side of Anderson’s forehead. Even so, he looked absolutely fearless. He even said boldly, “I’ve loved Gwynn since the day I met her, and I’ve never stopped!”“Stop it! I don’t want to hear another word out of you, you

A shooting star streaked across the night sky.There was a hint of uncertainty in Noah’s stunning face. Holly, who was in his arms, held his hands and nibbled on his firm muscles. Then, she looked at him pitifully and said, “I’m hungry, Dad…”Lowering his eyes, he looked at her. He brushed her cheeks gently. “Alright. I’m going to get you some food.”…The diner next door was open for business all day long. It specialized in making soups. A Silvercrestian owned it, so the food tasted very authentic and delicious. Holly loved it so much that she finished an entire bowl. Leaning on Noah’s arm, she drifted off to sleep with a warm belly. However, she still missed her mother. From time to time, she’d mumble in her sleep. “Mommy. Mommy.”Noah soothed her while he directed his gaze outside. He tried calling Gwynn, but her phone was switched off. Worried that she might’ve gotten into some sort of accident, he went to the Templeton villa after midnight. However, the Templeton serv