Ch. 1651..1660
Chapter 1651
When he saw how unpleasant Grand Old Master Yorks' expression was, Old Master Severe decided to push the joke even further. "Since you're here, come in. Do m e a favor and let me know what you think of Dawn's new father."
Grand Old Master Yorks huffed. "Keep on with your lie. There aren't many people in this world who are comparable to Cole. I'll be sure to stay. I'd like to see the type of man you found for Shirley." After speaking, Grand Old Master Yorks strode inside.
In the clubhouse, the guests felt at home with Zayne entertaining them.
When Zayne saw the Ares and Yorks families entering the clubhouse, a wicked smile appeared. He immediately grabbed his best friend, Francis Greene. He put his hand over Francis' shoulder and whispered, "Francis, do me a favor. Do you see that * sshole by the door? He's Cole Yorks, Dawn's father. Go flirt with my eldest sister and make him angry."
Francis removed Zayne's hand and said, "You're now a married man, please act like one. Also, don't call me Francis. Please call me Brother Greene..."
Zayne stared at him angrily...
Francis said, "If you don't mind, you can also refer to me as Master Greene."
Suddenly, Zayne pinched Francis' buttocks as a joke." Stop with this act. Is it so hard for you to do me a favor?"
Francis clutched his bottom and stared at Zayne angrily. He was very irritated and complained, "When we were young, you never left my side. People in Swallow City even thought that I was in a relationship with you. I'm the city's top student, but so what? I can't even get a girlfriend. After so many years of pain caused by you, you're married and I can now prove my innocence. But now, you're asking me to go after your sister?
Zayne replied cheekily, "In Swallow City, among all the rich and famous, only a man like you can compete with Cole Yorks. If you go after my sister, Cole will freak out.
Francis said narcissistically, "That's true. I am, after all, the most attractive person among all the bachelors in Swallow City." His expression turned sour again when he realized something. "What if your sister falls in love with me?"
Zayne said flatly, "If my sister does fall in love with you, I'll hand over all of the Yorks family's property to you. How about that?"
Francis' lips twitched.
After a little while, he shook his head and said, "Your sister is the kind of woman who is gentle and virtuous. She's not suitable for me."
"Then, what kind of woman do you like?"
"I prefer women with a bold personality."
Zayne spat and said, "Excuse you."
Francis reached his hand out to Zayne again...
Zayne frowned. "What do you mean?"
Francis said impatiently, "Payment."
Zayne slapped his hand away and said angrily, "You're my brother from another mother. How dare you ask me for payment?"
Francis stared at him and was speechless. "You're asking me to go after your eldest sister, so I'm expecting that you will at least cover the costs? If I look poor, do you think she would be willing to marry me?" Zayne got it and replied, "Flowers, luxury cars, landed property? Buy as much as you want to give them to her. I will reimburse you when I come back. Do your worst." Francis nodded.
Not long after, Shirley took Dawn to the clubhouse to meet the guests.
The guests handed their gifts to Shirley, who was graceful like a lily. She was busy giving thanks to everyone.
Cole held a wine glass. He took a sip while looking at Shirley who was not far away. The Shirley in front of him was slightly dressed up. Her beauty was highlighted when Angeline was not around.
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Chapter 1652
Her beauty was subtle and elegant, akin to fine wine. The longer one's eyes lingered on her, the better she looked.
Amidst many staring eyes, Francis walked toward Shirley while holding a bouquet of bright-colored glistening roses.
"Fresh flowers for the beautiful lady, Shir? And this list of gifts is for the darling baby." Francis' voice was gentle as water, and his eyes were full of affection. Anyone could see that this was an embodiment of passion that only couples in love would have.
Shirley was slightly taken aback, but Francis pulled her into his embrace and placed his mouth near her ear. He whispered, "Play along, Sis Shirley."
Shirley smiled sweetly and picked up the gift list. She browsed through it, and her face instantly turned embarrassed.
"Rolls-Royce Phantom, Florid Allure City single-family villa, a helicopter..." Shirley's tongue was getting more and more twisted as she read the list.
The degree of grandeur was too unrealistic.
Feeling somewhat guilty, Shirley glanced at Cole who stood not far away. Cole's lips were curled into a
malicious smile. He placed his wine glass down and walked over.
Shirley abruptly placed the baby into Francis' arms and said in a guilty yet bashful tone, "Francis, you really shouldn't have given Dawn such expensive gifts."
Francis smiled and said, "I'm soon to be Dawn's stepfather, so of course, I have to splurge more on him. Don't worry, Shir. I'll treat Dawn as my own."
Zayne stirred up the atmosphere and took the lead to shout, "Kiss, kiss, kiss..."
The scene went out of control in an instant.
Francis and Shirley looked like lobsters on a barbeque as they looked at each other with crimson faces. On a whim, Francis suddenly placed his fingers on Shirley's lips and leaned over to kiss her. It was an indirect kiss, but it was still slightly unacceptable for a conservative girl like Shirley.
Cole looked at the two people who did not budge for quite some time, and his expression turned colder.
Zayne deliberately stood in front of Cole, preventing him from noticing that Sis Shirley and Francis were merely kissing indirectly. Then, he jeered, "Sis Shirley, Brother-in-law, I've booked a room upstairs for you guys. Go ahead and get a good rest."
After Francis left with Shirley, Zayne turned around to look at Cole provocatively. "Master Yorks, don't worry about it. Even if you're not around, Francis will take good care of my sister and Dawn."
Cole's eyes were fixated on Francis and Shirley who were leaving, and his hands clenched into fists.
Zayne realized that this seemingly gentle and elegant young man was a person who had destroyed the Areses in the past. Cold, merciless blood was flowing in his veins.
He should not be trying so hard to offend him.
Zayne thought that it would be best for him to escape far away from Cole right now.
Carson looked at his young master who had gotten angry so abruptly and could sense he was genuinely fuming at this moment. Carson asked him, somewhat puzzled, "Young Master, since you're the one that has decided never to meddle with the mother and son in this lifetime, then why are you angry about Shirley finding another man?"
Cole was baffled. Carson was right. Why should he be angry about it?
"I'm angry that she found an unreliable daddy for Dawn."
"Unreliable? That's not what I'm seeing!" Carson said in confusion.
Cole rolled his eyes at him.
Carson pointed upstairs to remind Cole. "Young Master, Francis had some drinks earlier. If he truly makes a move on Sis Shirley under the influence, then he'll surely be Dawn's daddy very soon." Cole turned around and walked upstairs.
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Chapter 1653
On the third floor, Francis placed his hands on the wall in the dim corridor, confining Shirley in a narrow space.
Shirley was in between laughter and tears. "Are we not done with the act?"
Francis shushed her. "Listen, someone's coming."
Shirley was slightly stunned as Francis' gaze shifted toward the top of the stairs. Seeing the black leather shoes walking out of the elevator doors, he leaned over to kiss Shirley's neck.
Cole saw Francis and Shirley who were plastered against the wall, and his handsome face became filled with frost. "What are the two of you doing?"
Francis raised his gaze and wiped his mouth as if he was unsatisfied. Then, he looked at Cole resentfully." Hey there, brother, are you perhaps blind? We're lovers making out passionately. Why are you making a fuss?"
Cole walked over, and his eyes fell on Shirley's face. "Do you really like him?"
Shirley forced herself to nod repeatedly.
Cole sneered at her, "Then, what was the point of you deliberately moving into my villa in Mount Pearl?"
Shirley raised her glistening pupils and bit her lip while saying, "I wanted Dawn to have a dad, and you were the most suitable candidate. However, you had promptly refused me. I can only choose someone else now."
Cole's eyes turned dark. "I'll give you a lot of money. You and Dawn can live your lives without relying on other men."
Francis touched his chin and had a shrewd thought." Shir, did you hear that? He's giving you a lot of money. We can use his money to expand my company... Rest assured, I'll give you and Dawn a good life." Cole could not tolerate Shirley using his money to raise a good-for-nothing man. He suddenly waved his fist at Francis. "I hate men who live off a woman the most."
Francis' eyes were immediately bruised like a panda's.
Shirley hurriedly went between Cole and Francis, using the child in her arms as a shield. She said furiously, "If you want to hit him, then just hit my baby and me first. We're the ones who have to rely on others to live."
Cole did not expect that Shirley would use the child as a shield to protect a sappy man. He was so indignant that he felt a pang in his heart and said furiously," You're despicable, Shirley Severe." Shirley smiled at him instead. "Why are you angry at me for looking for a boyfriend?"
Cole was dumbfounded.
Shirley questioned him again, "You're the one who said you want nothing to do with Dawn and me. Are you regretting it now?"
Cole was dumbstruck once more.
Shirley continued with a stern face, "Young Master Yorks, I thought about marrying you before so that Dawn could have a complete family. But now, I no longer have such an idea in mind because becoming a daughter-in-law in the Yorks family is the worst thing that could happen to a woman. I'd rather marry any Tom, Dick, or Harry than marry a Yorks. So please keep your promise and keep your distance from me." Once Shirley was done, she carried the baby with her and left.
Cole looked at Shirley in disbelief. Was that woman showing utter despise toward him?
When Shirley walked toward the stairs, she happened to stumble into Grand Old Master Yorks who was heading upstairs to look for Cole. Grand Old Master Yorks had heard every word Shirley said earlier, and he was instantly rooted in place. 1
He had always been intensely proud of his precious grandson. He had good looks, many talents, and an unruly disposition. He was simply the man of many women's dreams. However, he had just been rejected by an orphan?
Chapter 1654
Chapter 1654
Moreover, the reason she rejected him was that becoming a daughter-in-law of the Yorks family was a terrible thing?
Grand Old Master Yorks instantly realized that even though the Yorks had an abundance of wealth and mountains of gold, and no matter how great of a guy Cole was, everything hardly mattered. Mrs. Yorks, Angeline, and even Shirley had never gotten the proper treatment they deserved for being daughters-in-law of the Yorks family.
How would such a family be able to attract any woman?
After Francis had left the scene, Grand Old Master Yorks walked toward Cole in despair.
"Don't be in dismay, Cole. There are plenty of well-educated and good-mannered women in Imperial Capital. Even if Shirley doesn't want you, there'll be other women who do." Perhaps he could sense his darling grandson's weak frame of mind, so Grand Old Master Yorks tried comforting him.
Cole smiled bitterly. "You heard it yourself, Grandpa. Shirley despises me. Are you in disbelief? Haha, why would any smart woman ever want to marry into the Yorks family anyway? For those lively, beautiful, and
assertive women, the Yorks is akin to a tomb for the living dead."
Grand Old Master Yorks said furiously, "Nonsense. Isn't your Aunt Sandra living quite splendidly by your father's side? Moreover, a pretty girl like Judy is looking forward to marrying a Yorks and becoming one of our daughters-in-law."
Cole glanced at Grand Old Master Yorks and said, "Are you sure that Aunt Sandra loves Dad and not Dad's wealth? And do you actually believe that Judy's personality is profound when compared with Angeline's?"
Grand Old Master Yorks stopped talking altogether.
Cole smiled bitterly in despair. "Forget it. I have no plans of getting married in my lifetime anyway."
After speaking, Cole staggered as he left the corridor.
Grand Old Master Yorks was immensely wounded. He never thought that the mundane Shirley Severe would ever turn her back on the Yorks. This was a fact that shook him to the core. Downstairs, Judy was pushing Chloe's wheelchair while searching for Lady Severe.
When they found her, Lady Severe did not bother giving her the time of day. Chloe felt uncomfortable, but she was dying to get information on Jay. As such, she could merely ask Lady Severe in a low voice, "Do you have Angeline's contact information?"
Lady Severe sneered at her, "Haven't you tortured my daughter enough by now? What for? Do you want to continue harassing her?"
Chloe was no longer like in her former days. Her expression had become somewhat dispirited now. "I merely want to know how Jay is doing and ask him when he's coming home."
Lady Severe scoffed. "Even if I do have it, you'll be the last to know. If I tell you, you'll just run off to harass my dear Angeline, making her wish she were dead. So why would I tell you anything?"
Chloe's expression turned distorted, and her emotions suddenly went out of control. She finally snapped at Lady Severe. "So, you do have ways to contact Angeline? Right? Your daughter is cruel. She's able to call home and comfort your loneliness, but why is she stopping Jay from getting in touch with me?"
Lady Severe could understand a mother's worry, so she no longer tried to conceal it and told her the truth. "My child hasn't been in contact with me for a long time."
"You're lying." Chloe missed her son too much and subconsciously refused to accept such an unhelpful answer.
She was making a ruckus in the back courtyard and soon attracted a crowd.
The psychologist from Grand Asia Hospital happened to be in the Severes' house and took the initiative to step forward to explain. "When Miss Angeline left the hospital, her anxiety and clinical depression were already at a severe level. Her body weighed less than 8 0 pounds and her situation was further complicated by gastrointestinal reactions. She vomited out anything she ate and had severe anorexia. We were out of options for patients like her. Otherwise, Mr. Ares wouldn't have taken her away."
Hearing such terrible news, Lady Severe almost fainted to the ground. She glared at Chloe and dashed toward her desperately. "Give me back my daughter!"
"If something were to happen to my daughter, you'll pay for it with your own life, Chloe Yorks."
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Chapter 1655
Grand Old Master Severe's body started trembling, and he suddenly slammed his cane to the ground fiercely before howling to the sky. "Heavens, just how much did our dear Angeline suffer? How did such a resilient and strong child end up like this?"
George's eyes appeared bloodshot as he glared at the Yorks resentfully. He clenched his fists and furiously exclaimed, "All of you with the surname Yorks, how dare you people show your faces in the Severe household? Get out, all of you."
The guests started pointing at Chloe and whispered, "S o she's Angeline's mother-in-law, what an evil person! She pushed the lively and cheerful Angeline to the edge."
"Exactly. Just take a look at her. She doesn't seem very easy to deal with too. Angeline's so unfortunate to get such a vicious mother-in-law."
"Lady Severe is truly the gentle and kind one. That's why her daughter is so well-mannered. If it were any other younger daughter-in-law, they would never have been able to withstand such a wicked mother-in law. If it were my daughter getting such treatment, I would've brutally beaten her up."
Chloe had never been subjected to such insults all her life. Her eyes turned scarlet from anger, and she ferociously glared at Lady Severe.
"Do you really believe that your daughter is good-tempered? She has hit me as well. If anyone is interested, by all means, take that vicious daughter-in-law into their household—"
Smack...
There were five prints on Chloe's cheeks. The one who slapped her was none other than Grand Old Master Yorks.
Chloe held onto her burning face and looked at the father who had spoiled her regardless of the circumstances in the past. She was in disbelief. "Did you just hit me, Dad?"
Grand Old Master Yorks said bitterly, "Enough is enough, Chloe. Angeline has already ended up like this. You should stop this."
Grand Old Master Yorks walked tremblingly toward Grand Old Master Severe and proceeded to kneel in front of him. He sincerely said, "Scott, I've failed in my daughter's upbringing. That's why she has the nerve to harm Angeline. Please take it out on me if there's any anger in your heart."
Grand Old Master Severe looked at Grand Old Master Yorks. A touch of astonishment filled his eyes. After all, in his eyes, Grand Old Master Yorks was an unruly person who would never admit defeat. Yet, he was now on his knees.
That only showed how much he realized he was wrong.
Grand Old Master Ares came forth to help smooth things over, and every one of his words carried enormous weight and loftiness. "I watched Angeline grow up before my eyes. She's kind-hearted, gentle, yet strong. And she's the Ares family's best daughter-! n-law. Now that Angeline is sick, I'm very much mournful and want to seek justice for her sake. But after what's said and done, we're all family, and everyone's the loser in a family feud. So let's put the past behind us, and whoever speaks ill of Angeline in the future, I will no longer tolerate it. Once Angeline returns, she will be the person in charge of the Ares family. Anyone stubborn enough to go against her, go ahead. You'll soon know the consequences for it."
Grand Old Master Ares only spoke of good things about Angeline the entire time.
When he said that Angeline was the Ares family's best daughter-in-law, the implied meaning was to clarify how much Chloe was in the wrong in the dispute between her and Angeline.
As Chloe had been so publicly determined to be the loser in the overall situation, for someone who was sensitive about losing prestige, it felt like she was now thoroughly discredited.
Grand Old Master Ares even went as far as to announce that Angeline would be the person in charge of the Ares family, which was tantamount to letting the Severes know that Angeline could control her vile mother-in-law without worries in the future. Chloe could no longer further suppress her.
Grand Old Master Ares' strategy had managed to appease the Severe family's anger.
However, Chloe was miserable, so she said to Judy with a cold expression, "Let's go."
Spencer and Cole held Grand Old Master Yorks up. Grand Old Master Yorks then bade farewell to Grand Old Master Severe. "We'll be taking off now, Scott."
Scott did not try to make them stick around.
As soon as Grand Old Master Yorks got into the car, he could hear Chloe's angry complaints. "Let's go back to Yorks Stronghold, Dad. Imperial Capital doesn't seem to welcome us, so why should we stay here, accepting all these hostilities?"
Grand Old Master Yorks sneered, "Your father-in-law has obviously and openly chosen to stand on Angeline's side today. Is that why you're so angry?"
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Chapter 1656
"Of course, I am. He's merely a senile old man. What kind of capability does Angeline have anyway? How can she end up becoming the Ares family's person in charge?" said Chloe. Grand Old Master Yorks replied, "All the grievances you suffered today, aren't they the same as the ones Angeline had to endure from you?"
Chloe was dumbstruck.
However, Chloe came to her senses in a jiffy. "Dad, why are you helping them?"
Grand Old Master Yorks sighed. "Chloe, if I continue to not distinguish right from wrong and blindly favor you, I'm afraid no one will come to pay respect to me once I pass on."
Chloe burst into tears with grievances. "Angeline is so good at selling herself to be the pitiful one. That's why all you people are discriminatingly in favor of her. What about me? Even my son has irreconcilable differences with me. Isn't that because of her?"
Grand Old Master Yorks was getting more and more resentful as he said, "Have you forgotten what your father-in-law said today? He will no longer tolerate whoever speaks ill of Angeline in the future. Those words were deliberately said to you. If you're still planning on staying in Tourmaline Estate, don't be so disrespectful toward Angeline anymore."
Chloe retorted, "I'll leave Tourmaline Estate right now. Who wants to stay in that place anyway?"
Grand Old Master Yorks earnestly advised, "If you still want to see Jay, then you will stay in Tourmaline Estate. Once you leave Tourmaline, you'll never again get to see Jay in your lifetime."
Chloe was dumbfounded.
Jay was her fatal flaw as she loved her son too much. She would willingly suffer any grievances for him.
When Grand Asia's doctor told the family that Angeline was in a terrible state, it was like he had planted a ticking bomb in the three families' hearts. They were afraid that Angeline would suddenly kick the bucket one day, and they were even more fearful that Jay would follow in her footsteps right after. Hence, they lived every day feeling tormented.
Cloud City.
Under Jay's meticulous care, Angeline's mental health improved significantly. At least, she was conscious most of the time but would still occasionally harm herself.
However, Jay would no longer panic or be in despair. Whenever Angeline appeared to be harming herself, it would be due to her nightmares. She would only be confused for a short while once she woke up. 1 As long as he held onto her and comforted her, Angeline would ease up.
Angeline used to be in her own world, but now she would occasionally chat with Jay happily.
What surprised Jay was that Angelina's anorexia had significantly improved, and she was slowly gaining her weight back.
On this day, Angeline suddenly ran up to Jay and seriously said to him, "I want a mirror."
Jay was afraid that she would harm herself, so there were no vases or mirrors in the house.
When Angeline suddenly made such a request, Jay hesitated.
"Why do you suddenly want a mirror?" Jay acted casually and deliberately kept himself busy. However, Angeline acted like a duckling and followed him around wherever he went. Jay was hiding inside the bathroom, but Angeline stood by the door, looking at him. "Baby, I can't do my business if you look at me like that," said Jay as he smiled wittily.
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Chapter 1657
Angeline glanced at him bitterly and then slammed the bathroom door shut. The loud crash clearly showed her inner dissatisfaction.
Jay trembled and was shocked by Angeline's inexplicable anger.
Did she want to have a row with him just because of a mirror?
However...
Angeline had now started developing a temper again. Did that mean she was slowly walking out of that selfabasing and feeling insignificant complex?
Jay opened the bathroom door and looked at Angeline with joy in his eyes.
Meanwhile, Angeline was leaning against the wall as her pupils looked at him sorrowfully. She lost her initial temperament once more, yet she still weakly complained about his crime against her. "I followed you from the kitchen to the living room, then from the living room to the balcony. And I walked with you from the balcony toward the garden and finally ended up in the bathroom. Just tell me straight whether or not you'll buy me a mirror. Don't drag me around the house. My legs are tired from walking."
This was the reason she lost her temper?
Jay walked over and hugged her gently. He was willing to throw all his principles away as soon as Angeline acted coquettishly. "I'll buy it. I'll go get it right away."
Only then did he notice there were no electronics around for them to shop online from home. Laptops, phones... All electronic devices that would allow them to communicate with the outside world were not readily available.
Angeline poked Jay disappointedly from behind, and Jay proceeded to comfort her. "We'll go shopping after dinner, alright?"
Angeline immediately leaped in joy.
After dinner, Jay took Angeline out to stroll around the city's marketplace.
Cloud City was not known for its vastness, but it was a scenic spot known for recuperation and healing because of its beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. Therefore, many wealthy people were living here, and the things in the marketplace were not lagging behind any other cities.
Angeline had not had such a leisure stroll in a marketplace for many years now. As she held onto Jay's hand, she happily and contentedly snuggled herself deeper into his embrace as they strolled.
"What else do you want besides a mirror?" Since it was rare for them to head out, Jay wanted to satisfy all of Angeline's wishes.
Angeline looked at him, her obsidian pupils brighter than the stars. Paired with her fair complexion, she looked highly enchanting. "I also want a weighing scale."
Jay was stunned, and his eyes fell subconsciously on Angeline's loose clothes. Frankly speaking, she was starting to regain the weight she had lost. However, he was afraid that her love for beauty would render her dissatisfied with her current thin stature and she would start abandoning herself to despair once more.
Seeing Jay's conflicted expression, Angeline shook his hand and acted coquettishly once more. "Jaybie."
"I'll buy it." Jay swallowed his saliva, giving her a forceful smile.
Angeline stood on her tippy toes and suddenly planted a kiss on his cheek. This was considered a reward for him.
The beautiful woman selling handmade jewelry next to them laughed and teased. "Mister, your girlfriend is so pretty. You should get her some hair accessories."
Jay looked at the dazzling line-up of antique hair accessories and then at Angeline's beautiful black hair. Angeline was naturally beautiful and pleasing to the eyes. One would even say the gods had carved her to perfection.
"She doesn't need it." He refused.
The beautiful stall owner insisted, saying, "Mister, can't you see your girlfriend's eyes sparkling in heartshaped symbols when she's looking at you? I can tell that your girlfriend loves you very much just at a single glance. If you splurge some money on her, she'll definitely love you even more!"
Hearing this, Jay carefully examined Angeline's expression. Angeline was smiling with her eyes, displaying hints of coquettish glances and passion.
She had always admired Jay since she was a child and regarded Jay as her Prince Charming. Naturally, she was very much a love-struck fool around him.
Jay was thoroughly intoxicated by her tenderness. He asked her gently, "Do you like these?" 1
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Chapter 1658
Angeline nodded.
Jay threw away his rational spending principle out the window. Regardless of whether the hair accessory would still be wearable later, he generously said to the stall owner, "Then, give me this, and that... Wrap them up for me."
As they were leaving, the beautiful stall owner who had just gained windfall profits continued toadying to them. "Mister, you have such good taste. Your girlfriend is so beautiful, much prettier than a celebrity. She's just slightly too thin."
Jay's face turned cold. "She's my wife. Moreover, she's perfect in my eyes."
When Jay was angry, the surrounding temperature would drop to below zero. The beautiful stall owner was so frightened that she hurriedly pressed her lips together and hurriedly escaped after closing her stall.
Angeline sighed weakly. At this moment, she wanted the mirror even more urgently.
"I'll try my best to gain weight, Jaybie." Not knowing what she was thinking of, Angeline suddenly grabbed his hand nervously as she said earnestly.
Jay knew that she had gotten insecure once more.
He looked at Angeline's slender arm, and he indeed felt a pang in his heart. However, to comfort her, he could only coax her by saying, "It's a trend to be thin and beautiful nowadays. Look at all those female celebrities. Many of them became skinny just so they'll end up on the big screen. Their fans still love them passionately."
"But you like chubby girls, right?" Angeline replied earnestly.
In the past, Angeline was one to skip her meals. As such, Jay had told her that plump girls looked better in his eyes.
She remembered every word he had ever said to her.
Jay gave it a thought before saying to her piously," Actually, Angeline, I don't even know if I like chubby or skinny girls. The only thing I care about is whether or not the person is you. I like you, no matter the size."
'It's just that I'll be more at ease if you're healthy.'
Angeline hugged him tightly and wailed out loud." Thank you for liking me so much."
They shopped for tons of things, but as they were walking back, Angeline's body became extremely fatigued. Jay bent down and thoughtfully said to her," I'll give you a piggyback ride."
Angeline looked at the two large bags of goods in his hands and shook her head like it was a rattle. "I can walk on my own."
"Listen to me," said Jay.
Angeline continued to shake her head. Jay handed her the goods in his hand and said, "You carry these, and I'll carry you." 1 Angeline took the bags in a daze and climbed onto his back.
She subconsciously felt that this could be considered a s relieving his burden, right? However, she felt that something was amiss.
Jay curled his lips into a smile. This girl seemed to have gotten a lot more confused after getting sick.
While Angeline was on his broad back, she fell asleep very quickly.
She always seemed to fall asleep constantly. Perhaps it was related to her complete lack of sleep every night. She had dreams every night, and her consciousness would become scattered and fragmented. Hence, she spent a lot of time making up for her sleep.
After returning home, Jay placed her on the bed and heard Angeline murmuring again, "Don't leave me, Jaybie. I'll eat more, and I won't be a burden to you... I...
I won't hit your mother anymore... And I won't make you angry..."
Jay stroked Angeline's forehead in distress. It had been several months now, but Angeline still seemed to be stuck in her conflict with her mother-in-law.
"I won't leave you, Angeline. Rest assured."
He then kissed her on the cheek.
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Chapter 1659
Although she had a nightmare, this time it was different. Angeline was not abruptly awoken by her dreams. She opened her eyes in a daze, and after seeing Jay, she closed her eyes and went back to sleep. The next day, Angeline woke up to the sound of birds outside the window. The warm spring sunlight shone into the screen window and cast on her crystal clear face. She opened her eyes, got up, and sat on the bed, looking at the courtyard across the street. The old loving couple was seated at their stone table outside, drinking tea as they chatted.
It was as if Angelina's consciousness was filtered by a sieve. All of her confusion and muddle-headed thoughts were sifted out, and it turned into a rare moment of sobriety.
She remembered how the old lady looked precisely like Jaybie.
Angeline jumped down from the bed and saw the floor mirror next to her. She stood in front of the mirror for a moment, looking at herself.
She had charming big eyes, a small face, and a thin figure. She was still curvy in all the right places, and she honestly looked like God's masterpiece. Any woman would be jealous of her.
However, Angeline stuck her tongue out in front of the mirror. She muttered and complained, "I'm too skinny. I'll have to gain back some of my baby fats."
Then, Angeline ran out of the room.
Jay was busy preparing breakfast in the kitchen. After the last incident where Angeline sneaked out of the living room and attempted to jump into the river, he now kept the kitchen door wide open. Seeing a red figure floating out, Jay quickly ran out like it was a conditioned reflex.
"Where are you going, Angeline?" He hurriedly caught up and nervously dragged Angeline back.
He was afraid that her illness had taken over and she was trying to court death once more.
"I want to go to the opposite street and have a chat with the granny." Angeline blinked her clear eyes. At her age, she still had a pair of shiny, obsidian-like pupils. It truly gave her an eternally youthful look. Seeing her sober-minded, Jay heaved out a heavy sigh of relief. However, he still carried her back into the bedroom.
He pamperingly said, "Since you're heading out to meet someone, shouldn't you at least change out of your pajamas?"
Angeline laughed uncontrollably.
Then, Jay chose a stunning lace dress for her.
However, Angeline shook her head, saying, "It'd be
better to wear looser clothes."
Jay replied, "Angeline, you'll look good in anything you wear."
Angeline smiled shyly from being complimented." Alright."
She put on the lace dress, and the upper part was tight while the skirt was looser. It highlighted the advantages of having a slim body. After changing, Angeline ran out impatiently.
Jay stared at her back in a daze. What was going on with this girl? Why was she rushing out the door as soon as she got up so early in the morning?
Still worried about her going out alone, Jay went to the balcony, and his gaze followed the little woman who was heading down steadily.
Angeline arrived at the opposite courtyard and knocked on the gate door. The granny was the one who opened the door and seeing Angeline, she smiled to say, "Your complexion has gotten a lot better, child." Angeline smiled sweetly at her.
The granny invited her in, and Angeline sat gracefully on the wooden bench. Her obsidian eyes were flickering as she looked around.
Chapter 1660
Chapter 1660
The old couple looked at Angeline in astonishment, secretly wondering why Angeline would suddenly come to visit them.
Angeline hesitated to speak at first. "I... I was bored, so I came to chat with you guys."
The grandpa glanced at Jay, who was standing on the balcony opposite, and smiled, "Are you still bored even if he's around?"
Angeline raised her gaze to look at Jay, only to realize that her abnormal behavior today must have made Jaybie somewhat worried. She made a heart shape with her hands toward him, and Jay shot back an elegant smile.
"Take care of Angeline for me, please." Jay gesticulated to the old couple.
The granny smiled and said, "Don't worry about it."
Then, Jay turned around and entered the house.
The grandpa looked at the breathtakingly stunning Angeline and started joking around with the granny. "I told you. Just look at her, she's so beautiful, yet you were worried that the husband was abusing her.
Who'd be willing to bully such a pretty little lady?"
Angeline swallowed her saliva and was rather
shocked by the old couple's statement.
They had secretly suspected Jaybie was committing domestic violence against her?
The granny seemed to notice Angeline's little protest and explained, "Little lady, don't be too surprised. I'm a doctor, so I'm used to seeing husbands beating up their delicate wives, making them end up in the hospital badly injured. So when we first saw you, we suspected that the gentleman had committed domestic violence against you, which caused you to suffer from such severe anxiety and depression. However, after careful observations in this period of time, I've finally seen how good he is to you."
The grandpa said very proudly, "You always think that all men are terrible and lack confidence in us. At least you're convinced that this isn't the case this time, right?"
The grandpa also mischievously tried to copy the granny's tone as he said, "I'm telling you, old man. About that gentleman living in the opposite house, don't think that he's upright just because of his extraordinary temperament and appearance. I'm willing to bet that he's a hypocrite in private. He's kind to the little lady in front of us, but that's just for show for outsiders. We can't tell whether he tortures her behind our backs. Otherwise, how could that little lady suffer from such serious mental illnesses?"
The granny puffed and said, "Men are always chasing after fame and wealth, and there are very few of them who are infatuated by love. The gentleman opposite is a rare man. He's lofty yet gentle and considerate. Men like him are almost fully extinct now."
Angeline pursed her tiny lips and aggrievedly defended Jay. "My disease is inherited. I encountered something uncomfortable some time ago and relapsed. It really has nothing to do with Jaybie." The granny's face turned gloomy. "How big of a matter was it that it was able to harm you up to this extent?"
Angeline did not want to elaborate further.
The granny said, "Since it's rare for you to be so clear-minded today, then chat more with us."
Angeline smiled sweetly and said, "Grandpa, Grandma, the two of you are so affectionate every day. It's truly enviable. How long have you been married that you're able to maintain the same amount of affection as before?"
Angeline had a suspicion that the granny who looked exactly like Jay might have some connection to the Areses.
She suspected that she was a prominent figure who lived only in their legends.
The couple glanced at each other and chuckled out loud. The granny confessed, "My old husband here and I have known each other for many years. We're what you would call childhood sweethearts. However, when I was young, I was rather obsessed with my career. And my love life was nothing significant to me. Later, I got married several times, but none of those marriages went well. Ultimately, I ended up back with him."
The grandpa added sorrowfully, "I used to be her assistant at work and had a crush on her since I was a child. However, my family was poor, so I dared not confess my feelings to her back then. I was heartbroken to see her getting married so many times. She was smart but didn't have good eyes when it came to picking men. Those men only wanted to be with her with other ideas in mind. So after going in a huge circle for most of our lives, we finally succeeded in being together."