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Noticing that Violet hadn't caught up with him yet, Victor stopped and called out to her. "Don't stay there or go home alone," he said half threateningly. Violet regains her focus and catches up with Victor as they walk toward a car parked some distance from where they last spoke.Victor started the engine and drove away from the French Quarter. At the start of the ride, Violet asked, "What do you have to do here?" to Victor, who was focused on driving his black luxury car."I wanted to go somewhere.""Does that include your job?""No, it doesn't. I'm free today, so I went on personal business. But I saw you at the street market, looking so happy that you wouldn't even notice if someone came to kidnap you."Violet pursed her lips again. Victor's words were economical, but sometimes they sounded scathing and emotionally draining. Fortunately, Violet wasn't the type of person who was easily provoked, so it was no problem for her to reply to his harsh words with something similar.
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There were many cars parked and the surroundings were crowded, was there something special going on today?"What's going on here?" asked Violet, Victor didn't answer her and just walked until he entered a room where a painting exhibition was being held.Ah... Violet remembers that Victor seems to like painting, considering the conversation they had in the car the first day Violet came to New Orleans. "You really like painting, don't you...?" Violet asked, and Victor again didn't answer her.He remembered that Violet had asked him that question before. He should have known that Victor liked paintings without having to ask like an idiot. That's why Victor ignored her and continued looking at the paintings."What style of painting do you like?" asked Violet, asking the same question she had asked earlier that day. Victor even remembered it and had answered it that day. This time, Victor was also going to ignore Violet's question.Of course, that made Violet a little disappointed. Wh
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As the days passed, she didn't realize that she had already passed seven dawns and seven twilights in her current residence. As the week passed, Violet was busy learning about the Melrose House and its rules. It was something new that she wasn't used to. Violet was learning how to behave with the politeness and grace of a royal lady even though she came from a fairly remote village. Violet didn't know what that meant. Alexa had never said that her rules were a green light to walk down the aisle with her favorite Little Boy, but obeying the Melrose House rules was a helpful way for her to stay by her man's side. Violet just went along with it even though it was unclear what she would become in this place. Just like any other morning, Violet would enjoy her morning by drinking tea and chatting with the ladies. "Good morning, Violet!" Violet was getting used to the atmosphere on Melrose. The people she met were kind, although at first they were just like Alexa and Jessie, who couldn'
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Violet was shocked by Lucy’s words, but she had no reaction but to remain silent. The words Alexa, Lucy, Emma, or even Catherine had said seemed to support something that couldn’t even be confirmed. Victor liked her? Violet asked that question again in her mind. Her feelings were mixed. She felt like she was being catapulted into the high heavens. But because she was floating so high, she felt scared and anxious. Did Victor really like her? "Well... I don't know what to answer." Violet smiled awkwardly, taking a sip of her tea and motioning that they should stop talking about her and Victor's relationship. Violet didn't want to get all excited over uncertain analyses, while she herself felt anxious about her unclear status because Victor hadn't come back to see her. Does Victor really like her? Or is she just a woman he's temporarily collecting to fulfill his desire for the opposite sex? Either way, Violet can't immediately believe that Victor is truly in love with her. Especia
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It was already the second day since her encounter with Scarlett Smith and three days since Violet had last seen Victor Leighton.It felt like there was no time not to think about Victor. Violet is trapped by a nagging anxiety that she really wants to see Victor. But when she thought back to her conversation with Scarlett and what the woman had told her about Victor, Violet couldn't decide what look she would put on in front of the man."I think about Victor all the time as if he's occupied a space in my heart and brain!" Violet sneered to herself which ended with her standing still.Yes... that's right. Violet was thinking about Victor? Was it because Victor had really occupied a space in her mind and brain?Violet shook her head several times, trying to deny the absurd question that had suddenly crossed her brain. There was no way she could make room for him in her mind. From any aspect, Victor was not the type of man who could easily enter a place in her heart. Especially consid
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Violet was silent, glancing at Emma who seemed to take great offense at Lucy’s words.It was fine if that was the case for Lucy, but for Emma, who Violet had heard stories and perspectives from, Draven’s presence was very important. Violet knew that all too well, so it wasn’t a surprise to her that Emma would immediately make a displeased face upon hearing Lucy’s remark.“Tsk, you’re no fun at all, Sister Lucy!” Emma rolled her eyes sarcastically, then walked away from Lucy by swimming to the other side of the pool. Jessie didn’t make any comment about Lucy’s remark, even though she knew it was a bit rude for the immature Emma to hear.But Jessie chose to remain silent, she already knew that this was Lucy’s nature. “I think I’m done,” she said, looking for an excuse to leave the pool and the not-so-calm atmosphere.Jessie’s departure left Violet with a heavy heart. Surely she wasn’t so stupid that she didn’t realize it was because of her. If Jessie had known Violet was blaming herself
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She had already decided on where she was going to go to execute her plan tomorrow morning, the first place she was going to visit was already decided. "I'll go to his school first," Violet said, making sure the plan she had made was well thought out and didn't pose any risks. "Miss Lucy was right, I shouldn't have told Victor. I hope he doesn't come tomorrow to see me."The girl with the golden blonde mane rested her chin on her head, staring at her makeup tools and then playing with one of them in the same, repetitive motion. She suddenly felt curious about what Victor was doing. "What is he doing now... I wonder," she muttered absently.A moment later, Violet caught her cell phone's presence. A cell phone that was always empty and that she never used except to call her mother. As she looked at the phone, Violet remembered what Victor had said that day."If it's you, no matter how busy I am, I'll pick up."Those were the words of Victor that Violet remembered. It made Violet smil
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Violet opened her eyes when the sun had not yet risen from the horizon. It wasn't that her sleepiness was over, she could still feel her eyes heavy to open but her body refused to fall asleep after her sleep was interrupted by the chill in the air. She sat on the edge of her bed, silent and remembering her night. A typical night, she had finished her outing with Victor and ended up having dinner together. After that she returned and soon decided to go to bed. However, she distinctly remembers not wearing long-sleeved pajamas last night. She only wore a sleeveless nightgown and that was probably the reason she woke up from the cold. Violet looked back at the bed, looking at the blanket she had worn last night. Her brow furrowed faintly. "Did I wear a blanket last night?" she asked herself. As far as she could remember, Violet hadn't worn any blankets or cloths to keep her body warm. It was because she was too tired, and felt unable to keep her eyes open long enough to even put on he
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Violet slowly opened the door to the room with the overpowering medical odor. She took a quick glance inside, and now had a perfect view of the figure sitting on the thickly blanketed bed as she glanced out the large glass window. Seemingly lost in thought, he seemed calm and unconcerned about his surroundings. Even when Violet pulled out a chair and took a comfortable spot to sit next to him, Victor remained passive. Violet glanced at her man with a quizzical look, as if she wanted to start a conversation. After five days of unconsciousness, Victor finally opened his eyes this morning. Violet rushed to him to see how he was doing, but it seemed that only his physical state had improved. Violet ventured to touch Victor's hand, and to her surprise, Victor flinched. Violet couldn't help but be surprised by the man's response. "Violet...," Victor said in a low voice, he looked up at Violet but those eyes seemed to be empty without a focal point. "You were here, I didn't realize,"
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Connor approached Emily, then looked at the little girl’s sleeping face while gently rubbing her slightly gaunt cheeks. “So... how did it go?” asked Connor, Jack flinched as he understood what the question meant. However, Jack chose to remain silent, making Connor smile because he suspected that his guess was correct. “Failed, yes...,” the old man said, smiling haughtily.“I won’t give up, Dad.” Jack said with conviction, making his father look down on him even more. “I’ll try until Emily gets her new heart.”“You’re pretty optimistic for a kid who just felt the pain of failure after not listening to his parents, Jack. Don’t you want to complain and complain to this father of yours?” Jack was silent, his jaw hardening as he held back his anger. He knew full well that all his father was doing now was mocking his failure, making Jack feel reminded of the pain when his high hopes ended in failure again.Indirectly, Connor seemed to be saying: "Expecting kindness from a monster like Victo
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After a few minutes spent cleaning up, Violet and Victor met back at the dining table for breakfast. As before, there weren’t many ingredients in Victor’s refrigerator. Violet used the ingredients she had on hand to make breakfast, and thankfully it didn’t turn out too badly.Victor doesn’t wait long and eats his share of breakfast. Violet stares at him intently, waiting for his reaction. But Victor just ate without saying anything. Even though he was eating well, Violet was still waiting for a comment from him. And when she didn’t get one, the girl chuckled. It made Victor stop eating and ask, “What’s wrong?”Violet looked at him with pouting lips. “You’re not going to compliment my cooking again this time?”“I already ate it.”“But at the very least, I want to hear your comet. You kept eating without saying anything.”“I already ate it, isn’t that clear evidence that I didn’t reject your food. At least the taste is still acceptable to the human tongue, hence why this human wants to
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Violet opened her eyes and frowned. Her blurred vision clearly felt unfamiliar with the place where she opened her eyes, but no sooner had she paused and remembered, than Violet remembered where she was. Because of this, she hurriedly turned her body around to find Victor sleeping next to her.This was the second time Violet had woken up looking at Victor’s face to start her day. But the first time, Violet hadn’t been this close. She and Victor were like two poles far apart, but now they were like twigs and leaves that were always attached.Violet moved closer, wanting to see the details of the man’s face more closely. As she stood still and looked at him, Violet realized that Victor was indeed as handsome as everyone said he was. All this time she had recognized it silently, covered in prestige and always denying it even to herself. But now, she didn’t hesitate to smile, amazed.Her mind, which had not been filled with anything, was now filled with Victor, Victor and Victor. Violet w
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Jack was silent for a moment, at a loss for an answer. “I-I did it because I had no other choice. I wanted a child so badly-““Well, I see,” Verlaine said, interrupting Jack’s unfinished speech, “the fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree,” he said with a quiet murmur.Verlaine then cleared his throat loudly, as if signaling he was about to begin his important conversation with Connor and Jack tonight.Connor began with, “As you told me on the phone that you would tell me about the next plan tonight. Tell me.”Verlaine raised both eyebrows. “Ouh... you’re so impatient, Mr. Grayson,” he said in a joking tone. “Is it because it’s late, so you don’t want to make small talk any longer?”“I brought Jack so you can use him for your plans too,” Connor replied, changing the subject.Verlaine raised one eyebrow, realizing that Connor was really impatient for the plan he had. “Well... I’ll say it,” Verlaine said then, no longer wanting to mince words. “In a few days, there will be a party held by
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"Beautiful tuxedo," said the man with hazel eyes, to the short-haired woman standing in front of him. "When did you buy it?"Maria smiled broadly, pleased that the choice item she had bought for Verlaine had responded so well to the man. She rushed to her lover, sitting on Verlaine's lap intimately as she put her arms around his neck."I bought it a long time ago but since you've been so busy lately, it's been difficult for me to find the right time to give it to you," Maria said, explaining in more detail. Verlaine simply nodded and smiled, though his heart was still cold as ever. "Do you like it?" Maria's question drew Verlaine's gaze away from his gift.The man smiled sweetly, growing wider. "Of course," he replied, pecking her cheek gently.Maria was delighted. She then without hesitation kissed him briefly on the lips, showing her happiness. They looked at each other for a few seconds, until Maria spoke up again."Verlaine, what did you do during your vacation? That place yo
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That distracted Violet from the beautiful dresses before her. “Really? What is it?” “A wedding anniversary celebration.” “Ah, Mrs. Scarlett and her husband, huh?” said Violet, smiling, her eyes focused on the dresses again. “Your adoptive parents will be celebrating their wedding anniversary. It must be a happy day for them.” “We’re also allowed to be happy on their happy day.” Violet froze, frowning in confusion. “What do you mean?” she asked later. “Should we go to the dance?” asked Victor, causing Violet to turn her face away slowly. The girl stared at Victor, confirming her thoughts which were immediately confirmed by Victor’s next words. “Should we pick out the dresses now?” Violet, of course, would immediately smile widely. She nodded her head with twinkling eyes, looking very excited and happy. The two of them started their agenda; choosing a dress that would be used to attend the celebration party like Victor said. While her feet were busy moving to and fro, Violet’s l
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Later that day, they decided to go out. The romantic term is 'date'. Victor waited for Violet to get ready, and Violet waited for Victor to get ready. One thing in common was that as a result of the waiting time, they were mesmerized by each other's charms in their date-ready best. Violet smiled broadly, waiting for Victor to come out of the room and watching him from the dining table with her chin propped up. "Your dress sense isn't much different from the last time, but somehow it looks so luxurious and appropriate this time," Violet says, complimenting him. Victor smiled slightly and walked over. "Is it because I'm seeing it with love this time? You look absolutely marvelous." "I didn't know you were the type to compliment your partner," Victor said, taking Violet's hand to lead her out of the apartment. "Hm. I didn't know I was the type of person to do this to their partner either. You were my first partner, you know?" "Really?" "Yeah... I've only ever confessed my feelings,
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Meanwhile, Verlaine was now hurrying away to a place, which was none other than his private apartment. There, he would meet Maria who had just finished cooking a meal for herself. Maria had no idea that Verlaine had returned from his ‘vacation’ in Vermont, she only knew that he had extended his vacation on the pretext of falling in love with the vast and soothing expanse of grass.Hence, when she saw his presence at the technological door, she couldn’t help shouting his name. “VERLAINE...!” The woman ran at full speed, rushing to hug Verlaine tightly while her body was twisted like a romance scene in a movie.“Are you coming home today?” asked Maria as soon as Verlaine released her embrace. She was delighted to see Verlaine standing in front of her after they had not seen each other for almost a week.“Yes. I wanted to give you a surprise,” Verlaine replied as he kissed Maria’s neck, making her grimace occasionally in amusement. “You were surprised?”“I’m so surprised that I’m speech