Bryan sat at the bar, nursing his third whiskey on the rocks. The amber liquid burned his throat, but he didn't care. He was trying to drown his sorrows, to forget the troubles that had been plaguing him since he arrived in England. His phone rang, shrill in the silence of the bar. He gazed at it with a mixture of annoyance and apathy, not wanting to talk to anyone. But then he saw the caller ID, and his heart skipped a beat. It was his younger sister, Elena.He hesitated for a moment, then picked up the call. "Hey, Elena," he said, his voice laced with a hint of sarcasm. "Long time no talk."Elena's voice was bright and cheerful on the other end of the line. "Bryan! Oh my God, it's so great to finally talk to you! I've been trying to reach you for ages!"Bryan raised an eyebrow, "Really? Trying to reach me for ages when I just got here few days ago.?"Elena's tone turned serious. "What a mannerless brother you're. Don't tell me you're to busy to check on your own sister. You didn't c
Bryan's voice was filled with tenderness as he whispered to the sleeping Betty, "I'm happy you still love me, and I promise I'm not going to deny you of my attention." He tried to gently pull his hand away, but Betty's grip only tightened, as if she was holding on to him for dear life.With a soft chuckle, Bryan decided to wait for a moment, thinking she would eventually relax her hold. But as he sat there, his eyelids began to droop, and before he knew it, his head nodded forward, and he fell asleep, his head resting on the edge of the bed frame.The room was silent, except for the soft sound of Betty's steady breathing, and Bryan's gentle snores. The moonlight streaming through the window cast a soft glow on the peaceful scene, as if blessing the loving moment between the two.The morning alarm blared to life, jolting Betty awake from her slumber. She opened her eyes, still heavy with sleep, and gazed at the sight before her. Her hand was still clenched around Bryan's, and he was sl
Betty pouted, her lips jutting out in a sulky expression, as if daring Bryan to come up with a response. But instead of speaking, he stood up and gently pulled her to her feet, his hands wrapping around hers in a warm grasp."Can you just say something to me?" Bryan asked, his voice laced with a hint of frustration, but also a deep longing.Bryan's eyes locked onto hers, his gaze soft and persuasive. "I want you to come with me to see my twins tomorrow," he said, his voice low and gentle. "I want us to spend the day together, as a family. What do you say, Betty? Will you come with me?"His words were like a balm to her soul, soothing her fears and doubts. Betty's pout slowly faded, replaced by a small smile, as she nodded her head."Okay, I will," Betty said, her voice barely above a whisper, "I'm sorry to think you would abandon me for them." Her eyes dropped, her gaze falling on their entwined hands.Bryan chuckled, his fingers tightening around hers. "I'm not going to abandon you,
Lisa walked towards Sam's room, her shoes echoing in the silent hallway. She had been taking care of him since Bryan, Betty, and Grandma Creston left for England, and Ellen had refused to return to her husband's house. Ellen had been managing Sam's health with the help of Jessica, his girlfriend, without the knowledge of Liss, and also pretended that they didn't know about Lisa's deception.As she entered Sam's room, she saw some movement, she went to check the curtain,but since she couldn't see anything she shake off feeling, thinking it was just her imagination playing tricks on her. "Sam, it's time for your injection," she said, pulling out the injection wrap and the drug wrap that she had brought.Sam groggily opened his eyes, his gaze unfocused. Mum...thanks," he muttered, his voice weak.Lisa smiled and approached him, her eyes filled with concern. "How are you feeling today, Sam? Any better?"Sam nodded slightly, his eyes closing again. "Yeah...a little."Lisa administered the
"Don't worry, dad, that's how Nathaniel behaves. He's taken after mom, so cold and intimidating," Nathan said, his voice reassuring. "Don't worry, I'll give you a call. Let me have your card, dad. We can talk on the phone or maybe meet without Eva knowing."Bryan scoffed, his expression disapproving. "I don't think that's a good idea, coming to see me without your mom. You're still very young for that. But you can always give me a call," he said, handing over his card.Nathan smiled and kissed Bryan's cheek before leaving. Bryan stood up, his anger palpable. "Hey, Betty, catch up with you later. And you've got some explanation to give for taking our father away " Nathan said playfully before running out of there. "Why would you tell them I'm your fiancée?" Betty demanded, her voice stern. "You know this is the first time."Bryan's face darkened. "I didn't want to hide it from them, Betty. They deserve to know the truth. And I want them to know that you're important to me."Betty's ey
Betty drove through the city, her eyes fixed on the road ahead, a determined look on her face. Bryan sat beside her, his eyes fixed on her, a mix of amusement and sarcasm on his face."This is interesting," Bryan said, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "In fact, you're the best driver of the year."Betty's laughter filled the car, her eyes sparkling with joy. "I'm happy you're enjoying it, boyfriend!" she shouted, her voice playful.Just then, Bryan's phone rang, disrupting the moment. He groaned, pulling out his phone, and his eyes narrowed as he saw Eva's name flashing on the screen. He hit the decline button, putting his phone on silent mode. Betty's eyes flicked to him, her smile faltering for a moment."It's Eva, right?" she asked, her voice neutral, her eyes fixed on the road ahead.Bryan nodded nonchalantly. "Yeah, it's her."He tucked his phone back into his pocket, his eyes shifting back to Betty. "Let's go, baby," he said, his voice low and husky.Betty's smile returned, and s
After a tender moment in each other's arms, Betty broke the silence. "Let me treat you to a roadside dish, it's always delicious," she offered, her eyes sparkling with warmth.Bryan chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "You seem to know many places in England. Have you tasted their roadside dishes before?" he asked, his tone playful.Betty nodded, a nostalgic smile spreading across her face. "There was a summer when all of us came to England together. I, Sam, and Alora once had a roadside dish. We were quite close, and... " Her voice trailed off, memories flooding her eyes.Bryan's expression turned serious, his brow furrowing in concern. "Or really, things must have really changed. Lisa changed the children, trying to turn them against the family," he said, his voice laced with a hint of sadness.Betty nodded in agreement, her eyes clouding over. "Yes, things have changed. But I'm glad you're here with me ." Her voice was barely above a whisper, her emotions raw and vulnerabl
"I didn't mean to be jealous, I guess I just reacted poorly," Bryan said, trying to defend himself, his voice laced with a hint of defensiveness. "You ignored me and started talking to someone else, like I was invisible."Betty sighed, her expression a mix of understanding and frustration. "I was just trying to catch up with an old friend, Bryan. It's been a long time since we last spoke. I didn't mean to make you feel left out."Bryan chuckled, a dry, humorless sound. "You can still do that without making me feel like I'm not even here. I'm your partner, Betty. I deserve better than to be ignored like that."Betty's eyes narrowed slightly, her voice taking on a sharper tone. "I'm not ignoring you, Bryan. I can't believe you're being this jealous."She turned to face the cart man, her tone laced with sarcasm. "Sir, meet my boyfriend Bryan." She introduced, her words dripping with irony.The carteen man smiled warmly. "Wow, you've got yourself a handsome man! Congratulations, I'm happy