Ch. 1061..1065
Chapter 1061 John quickly stood up. His gaze slanted toward the direction Sherry was standing. “Don't just stand there. Come here.”
It was like he was calling a dog. Madam Stockton, Queenie, and Julie also immediately looked over
Sherry’s lips twitched downward as she walked toward him. She stopped a meter in front of him before asking with a smile, “Master Stockton , the event is over. May | go back now?”
John also smiled. “Of course.”
Sherry turned and left.
“Stop,” he suddenly called out to her.
She turned around, restraining the urge to punch him in the face, and asked, “Do you need anything else, Master Stockton?” John stepped in front of her, raised his hand, and touched her head. “What's the rush? Walk with me.”
Then, he took hold of her hand.
Sherry subconsciously wanted to pull her hand back, but even using all her strength, she was unable to break free. Thus, she could only follow him out.
In the garden, only Madam Stockton, Queenie, and Julie were left.
Madam Stockton turned ashen.
Queenie stomped her foot in anger. “The Fowlers are so annoying! They're all minxes!”
Julie looked at John leading Sherry away. Her gaze flickered several times, then she sighed and said in a low voice, “Mom, Queenie, it's too sunny here. Let's go back first.”
Madam Stockton snorted coldly and walked forward.
Queenie and Julie both followed her.
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John did not let Sherry go until they reached the courtyard she lived in.
Without saying a word, she picked up the disinfecting wipes on the table and wiped her hand. He narrowed his eyes. “What are you doing?”
“Wiping my hand. Can’t you see?” Sherry then said, “It's too dirty and disgusting, so | have to wash it several times, otherwise | won't be able to sleep at night.”
Then, she moved in the direction of the bathroom. John’‘s lips pulled downward. With two quick steps, he
reached behind her and dragged her into his arms. He pinned her arms in front of him and looked down at her while smiling. “Are you talking about me? “How would | dare to talk about you?” Sherry smiled back at him. “I'm talking about a dog.”
John let out a low chuckle. “Master Stockton, | want to wash my hands. If you don't need anything else, let me go.” “Funny that you mentioned it, but | thought of something.”
“What?”
His hand rubbed her waist. “I want to sleep with you.”
Sherry‘s face turned sour as she immediately pushed him away.
As John laughed coldly, he pressed her on the wall to the side and bowed his head to seal her mouth. “Mmh!”
‘This jerk!
After struggling for a while and failing, Sherry had no choice but to bite him.
John hissed and immediately raised his head, looking at her coldly. “How dare you bite me? You've grown some guts, haven't you?”
She glared at him. “Don't touch me, or I'll bite you to death!”
His lips curled up. At the same time, he raised her face with one hand and pinched her mouth, asking, “Do you still want your teeth?”
Sherry clenched her teeth and glared furiously at him.
He laughed. “Why aren't you.saying anything?” ‘Why aren't | saying anything? It's because I'm afraid | won't be able to resist spitting in your face!"
John lowered his head, bringing his face close to hers. His lips were just millimeters away from hers. “If you have nothing to say, then I'll carry on.”
Chapter 1062 Sherry clenched her fists.
The place in the garden where he had chosen Shannon to dance with in public was right in front of his eyes, but now he wanted to do that kind of thing with her again!
An unprecedented feeling of disgust filled her chest. She could not help but open her mouth and say coldly, “John Stockton, you really are the most disgusting person | have ever met in my life. No one comes close to you.”
He knew fully well that she was not treated well by her biological parents and that they favored Shannon. He also knew full well that Shannon and she had a poor relationship despite being sisters.
However, not only did he deliberately invite Janine and Shannon over to make a joke out of her, but he even chose Shannon as his wife! It was clear he wanted to sicken her to death!
Maybe because Sherry was too angry, she could not control her emotions at all, and her eyes turned red after she finished her words. Bitter tears rolled out of her eyes.
John frowned, but it was only for a few seconds, and his face returned to normal. He smiled and raised his hand to wipe away the tears that trickled to her lips. “Why are you crying? Isn't your heart made of steel?”
Sherry immediately sucked in a breath, forcibly held back her emotions, and said, “Let me go. | don’t want to do that kind of thing with you now. The sight of you disgusts me.”
“Heh... If it's something that will make you disgusted, of course, | have to do it.” .
As soon as he spoke, he lowered his head again and sealed her lips, not leaving the slightest gap. Obviously, he did not give her a chance to struggle.
Even if Sherry bit his mouth, he did not have any intention of stopping. After a long time, in a room where the door and windows were closed, the movements that lasted for a long time finally stopped.
John turned around and got out of bed. He wore the robe that was placed beside the bed and walked in the direction of the bathroom.
“When are you going to let me go?” Sherry, who was lying limply on her back with her hair in disarray, stared vacantly at the ceiling. John stopped and looked back at her. “What did you say?”
She knew he had heard her, but she had no energy to fight with him now and said, “You've already chosen a wife. | think your new wife won't want to see that you have a lover locked up in your house.”
He smiled. “That makes sense.”
Sherry immediately sat up and looked at him. “So, when are you going to let me go?” John saw her eager look, and his expression suddenly turned cold.
After a while, he replied, “That'll depend on when | actually marry my new wife.” Then, he walked straight into the bathroom.
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Sherry lay back in bed with her sore body, clenching the quilt on her body as she stared at the ceiling. ‘Is he really going to marry Shannon? If he is, then he should hurry up and marry her. That way, I'll be free sooner.’
The sound of water flowing in the bathroom soon stopped. AIL
When John came out again, he had put on a fresh white shirt and pants. He picked up the gold—rimmed glasses on the table and walked out.
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The bedroom became quiet.
Sherry exhaled and took out the hidden cell phone from inside the pillow. The phone was usually on silent mode. Only after opening it did she see the message Sylvia sent a few hours ago
The message read: “Sherry, how have you been in Glanchester these days?”
Inexplicably, the corners of her eyes stung, and tears welled up uncontrollably again.
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‘Look, people who really care about me will ask about my wellbeing if they don't hear from me for just a few days. How could they ignore me for a year?*
She raised her hand to wipe her tears away and replied, ” I'm fine. Don't worry. Except for not being able to leave, I’m completely fine.”
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In less than a minute, Sylvia replied, “Has John been bullying you these days?” “No, he didn't do anything to me.” “That's good.” Sherry smiled and asked, “What about you? How have you been?”
Sylvia replied, “I've been doing quite well.”
Sherry thought about it and asked, “Are you and Master Carter getting along?”
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Sylvia replied, “He's very good to me.”
Sherry smiled.
‘Yeah, if Odell treated her badly, she would have come to Glanchester to find me again.’
In the old Carters‘ residence in Westchester City, Sylvia held her phone, looking at the message she just sent to Sherry. ‘| don't know if I'm overthinking it, but | feel like Sherry is hiding something from me.*
After thinking about it, she sent another message.” Sherry, if you encounter any difficulties or need anything, you have to tell
me. ‘Although she's far away in Glanchester, | have Odell with me. I'll definitely be able to help her.’
Sherry quickly replied, “I know. Don't worry, I'll definitely tell you if something happens. Talk to you later. | have to get back to my embroidery now. | still have to finish five pieces for that sh*tty guy this week.” Sylvia laughed. “Okay.”
Then, she put down her phone. Al that moment, she suddenly saw a ligure from the corner of her eye, so she hurriedly turned around.
Odell‘s tall figure leaned lazily against the wall, staring at her with his deep eyes. Seeing her look over, he asked in a low voice, “Who were you chatting with?”
He had been standing there for a long time, but she never noticed him.
Sylvia replied, “Sherry.”
His eyes flickered, and he smiled. “Have you finished talking to her?”
“Yeah.” Sylvia asked curiously, “When did you come back?”
“Not long ago.” Odell looked at the small wooden carving placed in front of her and asked, “Is the carving finished?”
“Yeah, almost.”
“Then, let's go out.” “Okay.” Sylvia got up and walked over to him.
He immediately held her hand and led her to the downstairs living room. Sylvia immediately saw dinner arranged on the dining table.
Aunt Tonya was sitting at the table with the three little ones. Upon seeing them come over, Aunt Tonya stood up with Flint in her arms.
Flint, who still had egg yolk around his mouth, reached out and babbled, “Mama, Mama...”
Liam and Isabel also held cutlery in their hands.
Sylvia was confused. “Why are you all eating?”
After all, they had agreed to go out for dinner. Odell said softly, “We're not bringing them out today. Let them eat with Aunt Tonya.”
Isabel patted her chest and shouted, “You two can go on your lovey—dovey date. Don't worry about us. Liam and | will make sure Flint sleeps early.”
Liam did not say anything, but the serene look on his face was far more composed than Isabel's. Furthermore, with Aunt Tonya and Sebastian around, Sylvia did not have to worry about them.
Beaming, she gave Flint a hug and stroked Isabel and Liam‘s heads before walking out with Odell. The car drove for twenty minutes and arrived at a grand restaurant. At that moment, the lobby on the first floor was already full of people.
The owner of the restaurant personally welcomed them in and led them to a private room on the second floor. The room was very spacious with a square table set up.
Sylvia and Odell sat down face to face. The owner handed the menu to Sylvia. She ordered all the food she liked, then asked Odell, “What do you want to eat?”
Odell smiled back at her. “I'll eat whatever you order.”
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The corners of Sylvia's mouth twitched,
“That's true. When it comes to food, as long as it's simple and delicious, he isn't a fussy eater,’
Sylvia ordered a few more dishes to make sure it was enough for two people, then handed the menu to the owner.
Before long, the ingredients were served on the table. She was just about to pick up the tongs when a slender hand quickly took them away.
It was the man sitting opposite her,
With a calm expression, he held the plate with one hand and picked up the ingredients with the other. His action was methodical and skillful, just like a professional,
Sylvia could not help but freeze,
Ashort while later, Odell looked at her. “Stop spacing out. The food is ready.”
She snapped back to her senses and went, “Oh.” Then, she picked up the food.
After dipping it into the sauce, she placed it into her mouth. The spicy flavor exploded in her mouth. She immediately picked up two more pieces.
“The beef is ready too,” he said to her again not long after that.
“Okay.” Sylvia picked up the beef.
The meat was tender and grilled to perfection. Sylvia ate several more pieces in a single breath.
After a long time, she noticed that he was still grilling the meat without having eaten much, so she immediately felt embarrassed and said, “Continue grilling later. You should eat first.”
“The heat right now is just nice,” Odell said and put another slice of meat on the grill. Sylvia pursed her lips. “Then, I'll do it. You eat.”
She was just about to reach for the tongs again. Smack.
Her hand was slapped in mid-air.
Sylvia looked at him in shock.
He gave her a look. “Just eat and don't bother me.”
She was speechless.
‘Fine. Since he likes to man the grill so much, and he grills the meat and vegetables so well, | won't steal his job from him.‘ After a while, just as she was getting carried away with indulging in the glorious food, a sudden argument erupted outside the door.
“Ms. Springsteen, I'm really sorry, but all the private rooms are full now. There's still a table for four downstairs. Why don't you sit downstairs instead?” the owner voiced out apologetically,
He was answered by a young man‘s angry and unhappy retort. “The person standing in front of you is Ms. Springsteen from the Springsteen family. We already made a reservation with you this afternoon, but you're saying that the rooms are full now? Do you want to kiss your business goodbye?” Ms. Springsteen? Lily Springsteen?
Sylvia was stunned and looked at the man opposite her. He had just finished grilling a plate of ingredients and was picking up the cooked meat. Then, he placed the slices on her plate.
His expression was serious as if he did not hear anything outside.
Sylvia pursed her lips.
The quarrel outside did not die down.
The owner said apologetically, “Um... When you made a reservation this afternoon, | mentioned that | couldn't guarantee you a table in a private room.”
“| don't care if you have a table available or not. Vacate a room for us right now, or you won't have to open this store ever again!” Sylvia frowned. ‘Isn't this man a bit too much?*
Just as she was thinking about whether to go out to help the owner out, a familiar male voice rang out, “Forget it. | think the environment downstairs isn't bad either. There‘s no need to insist on a private room.”
Because she thought that the voice sounded familiar, she perked up her ears.
Soon, another familiar female voice came. “The smell of oil and smoke is too strong downstairs. | don't like it. Let's eat somewhere else instead.”
Chapter 1065 Her voice was aloof and arrogant. It should be Lily, the woman she met at the street exhibition last time. The man replied, “I still prefer this place. You guys can go elsewhere instead. I'll eat here by myself.”
That voice belonged to... Simon? Svivia‘s eyes lit up, and she immediately said to the man in front of her, “Odell, | think | hear Simon‘s voice.”
Odell looked at her. “Mm-hmm.”
“Ill go out and have a look.” Since they met, she could not pretend not to know him. She got up and went out. Outside the corridor, the owner was bowing and apologizing to Lily and the young man beside her.
Meanwhile, Simon stood to the side with a somewhat cold expression. It seemed he was annoyed.
Sylvia saw him as soon as she stepped out. “Simon.”
Simon was shocked and smiled. “Sylvia? What are you doing here?”
“Odell and | are here for dinner,” she replied.
Lily and the young man beside her also looked over. Their expressions changed, and the young man suddenly asked, “Ms. Sunflower, are you and Master Odell the only ones in the room?”
Sylvia replied, “Yes, what about it?”
The young man immediately smiled. “That's great. We don't have a table, so why don't we share one? Ms. Springsteen and Master Carter are friends, and you and Mr. Amos are also friends.”
Sylvia pursed her lips.
The young man should also be from the Art Association. Although she did not remember who he was, his fake smile made her skin crawl. Furthermore, she disliked Lily, who was watching coldly beside him, even more.
However, before she could speak, Simon said, “No. Sylvia and Master Carter came out to have dinner alone. | don't like to be the third wheel.”
The young man quickly said, “Mr. Amos, what's the matter? We're all friends here.”
Just then, the door of the room was pushed open, and Odell came out. When his tall figure appeared, the scene quieted down.
The young man instantly looked respectful. Lily's expression changed, and she smiled at him. “Long time no see, Master Carter.”
Odell glanced at her and looked at Simon. “Hello, Mr.
Amos.”
Simon smiled and replied, “Hello, Master Carter. I'm really sorry for disturbing your dinner with Sylvia.” Odell said, “It's fine. If there‘s no table available, you can join us instead.”
“It's fine. | like eating alone. I'll be uncomfortable with too many people around,” Simon quickly answered and said to Sylvia, “Sylvia, Christopher brought up your name a few days ago. Let's get together again when we have the time.”
Sylvia smiled at him. “Sure.”
“Then, I'm going off now. Enjoy your dinner.”
Before Sylvia could stop him, and before Lily and the young man could say anything, Simon turned and left.
Sylvia was stunned.
Lily and the young man‘s expressions also turned broody.
However, Lily soon recovered her smile and said to Sylvia, “Ms. Ross, you don't mind if we join your table, do you?” Sylvia was stunned.
‘Shouldn't she be asking Odell instead? It's not like we're close to each other. Also, why did she phrase it in a way that would make me appear petty if | refuse?*
The more she pondered, the more incensed she became. However, she soon mimicked Lily‘s smile and said,” What if | say | do mind, Ms. Springsteen?” Lily's face instantly froze, and then she looked at Odell.
‘Although my engagement with Odell has long been called off, our families are still working together. He will definitely think that Sylvia is out of order for refusing me in front of him.‘
Odell also glanced at her and said in an indifferent tone,” What are you still standing there for? Didn’t you hear my wife?”