Mrs. Goreng looked at Edward, tears streaming down his face, which broke her heart. She couldn’t imagine what her son had gone through during this time, what he had hidden from her, and how many times he had cried. She had believed she was a wonderful mother, but she felt terrible. She realized she knew nothing about her own son, and all the pain he had experienced, he had never shared with her.Mrs. Goreng slowly approached where Edward was sitting, not saying anything. She simply handed her handkerchief to Edward to wipe his tears.Edward accepted the handkerchief from his mother. He wasn’t crying anymore. Janet had been sent away, and there was no need to act anymore. Besides, if he continued to act like he was in pain now, Mrs. Goreng would be very sad, which was not something Edward wanted.“Thank you, Mom, I’m fine,” Edward said, looking at his mother and offering a faint smile.Mrs. Goreng gently caressed her son’s head. She didn’t believe he was fine, and she would no longer b
At half-past eight in the evening, Edward stood waiting outside Janet’s house. He peered inside and gave a sly smile.“Hello, Janet, I’m here,” Edward gently called her to inform.Janet, on the second floor, looked down, and what met her eyes was a well-dressed young man in a suit, handsome face, holding a bouquet of red roses, next to an expensive sports car. Janet’s heart leaped with joy, as she was about to have a boyfriend who was not only good-looking and rich but also faithful. Thinking about Edward’s future inheritance, Janet couldn’t help but smile, ready to step into a life of luxury. Compared to the Sherwood family’s wealth, Jeff meant nothing!“Alright, I see you. Just wait a moment!” Janet replied excitedly.“Sure, I’ll wait for you.”“I’m coming down now!” After saying that, Janet rushed to grab her bag and put on high heels. She stood in front of the mirror for a while, wearing a seductive low-cut dress, fair skin, and alluring curves. She couldn’t believe any man could
Upon hearing that, Janet was overjoyed. She believed she had captured Edward’s heart. Once she held Edward’s heart, she wouldn’t have to worry about money for the rest of her life. She would only have to think about indulging in food, shopping, and luxuries. And to top it off, he was so handsome that being seen with him would make her feel ecstatic. In short, there was nothing to complain about.Janet took her phone out of her pocket and was immediately greeted with dozens of missed calls and a series of text messages from Jeff. Janet couldn’t help but feel annoyed. She sighed softly and quickly deleted those messages. Thinking about Jeff now made her deeply regret her choices.“Why did I let go of Edward for a guy like that?” Janet murmured to herself. She moved closer to the window, pulled back the curtains, and began taking pictures of everything around her. She went to every corner of the room, putting her face into every shot. After a while of living in her own fantasy, Janet sat
Mrs. Sherwood received Edward’s text message, and her blood boiled. Her hand relentlessly scratched the surface of the sofa. The more she thought, the angrier she became. It seemed like nothing had been going smoothly lately. Jasper had just had an accident and received an anonymous text message from someone, not to mention the exorbitant demand for money. Just when she thought everything had been sorted out, someone claimed to be her lover, and to make matters worse, Mr. Sherwood had seen it all. Now, she couldn’t deny it even if she wanted to. Today, when she intended to confront the despicable man, she received a threatening message from him. Although she knew he had someone behind him and was intentionally causing trouble, there was nothing she could do but watch and endure. The more she thought about it, the more her head spun.“Aaaaaa, damn it!” Mrs. Sherwood shouted. It had been several days since she could close her eyes, even for a moment. Mr. Sherwood hadn’t returned home fr
Just as Mrs. Sherwood didn’t know what to do, the phone rang. She looked at the screen and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw it wasn’t Kai’s number. However, her relief was short-lived, as the call was from the doctor treating Jasper. For some reason, her heart raced, as recent events had left her feeling uneasy. The last time the doctor had called was to inform her that Jasper had woken up, which had brought her immense joy. She had frequently visited Jasper, and the doctor had mentioned that his progress was excellent, and he was now only waiting to recover enough to be discharged. This phone call should have brought hope, but for some reason, she only felt anxiety.Mrs. Sherwood cautiously pressed the answer button, and the voice on the other end was both hoarse and rushed.“Are you Jasper’s family?”“Yes,” Mrs. Sherwood nervously replied.“You need to come to Jasper’s room immediately. He just had a medication reaction.”The news hit Mrs. Sherwood like a lightning bolt. She c
Jeff was lying on his phone at home. Ever since he returned from the police station, he had been under his mother’s strict supervision. He was confined to his home, spending his days watching TV and using his phone. Even when he went to school, he was accompanied by someone, not a private driver, but a supervisor appointed by Mrs. Marget. If he arrived home a bit later than scheduled, he would surely have his allowance cut off. Once his family withdrew financial support, he would have nothing left, not a penny to his name.“Mom, this is like being imprisoned!” Jeff mumbled to himself while staring at the screen. When Mrs. Marget bailed him out of the police station, she made him promise not to leave the house during this time, except for attending school. Due to fear, he had agreed, and the result was that he had officially become a prisoner in his own home for nearly a month.“Is it any different from being in jail?” Jeff continued to complain. The more he thought about it, the angri
“Where do you think you’re going?” Marget glared at Jeff with a stern voice.Jeff noticed his mother’s attitude and involuntarily stepped back. He understood his mother better than anyone else. She did not know joking, and once she was angry, not even his father could escape her wrath. Jeff glanced at Marget and the surrounding bodyguards. If he left now without following through on finding Janet, Marget would cut off all his financial support. On the other hand, if he didn’t find Janet and clarify things, he couldn’t bear it. Just the thought of Janet being affectionate with another man in those photos made Jeff’s blood boil, and this enormous humiliation was something he couldn’t tolerate.“I’m going to find Janet!” Jeff replied without hesitation, ignoring his mother. In his mind, he had to focus on Janet’s matter, and even if his mother tried to block him, he had to go out today.Upon hearing this, Marget lost her temper, and her face turned as red as a freshly picked tomato. She
Janet felt ecstatic. Yesterday it was a necklace, and today its earrings, and their value was not small. These were all prestigious brands that one might not afford.“Edward, is this for me?” Janet gazed at Edward with sparkling eyes.“Yes, I just hope they’re worthy of you,” Edward replied.“How can they not be? I love them!” Janet exclaimed and jumped to kiss Jonas on the cheek.Facing Janet’s intimate gesture, Edward couldn’t help but feel disgusted. Goosebumps ran down his body. He only wished he could push her away far. What kind of girl just flirts with guys she barely knows, especially when she already had a boyfriend? Edward couldn’t help but wonder what Jeff would think if he found out about this. He would probably be furious. His girlfriend is in the hotel with her ex-lover, being so intimate with him. Thinking of Jeff, Edward couldn’t help but expect how he would react to the “gift” he had given. In a way, Edward had to thank him. If it wasn’t for Jeff and Janet pushing the