Chapter 2
It was located in downtown Fromond, a prime spot less than five kilometers from her original home, though nothing remained there now.
When she was nine, her mother Dayana Murphy killed herself. Nelson, Dayana’s second husband- Paulette’s stepfather–took her in.
He was only twenty back then. Looking into her eyes, he said to her firmly, “I’ll take care of you for the rest of my life.”
As it turned out, he was a man of his word. He gave her the best life possible, doting on her and looking after her meticulously over the years.
Though he was her stepfather, she had never called him Dad.
To her, things between them had always been special.
As soon as she turned eighteen, she confessed her feelings to him.
Yet, he had scolded her, calling her delusional and saying he’d only be her stepdad because of their great age gap.
And yet, he wouldn’t let any man near her.
She had thought it was out of jealousy, and perhaps he just turned her down because she was too immature.
She had thought all she needed was to wait…
As she gazed at the scenery outside the window, memories came flooding. back to her, and her eyes turned red before she realized it.
She thought, “I was so wrong. No matter how long I wait, it won’t change
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anything.
“My feelings are just a burden for him.
“Since that’s the case, Nelson, I’ll get out of your sight.”
Back at the villa, she wiped her tears away. After pulling herself together, she went upstairs, took a shower, and went to bed.
She had thought she would lose sleep, but she fell into a deep slumber. The next morning, a clattering from downstairs woke her.
As she got dressed and came downstairs, the noise grew louder–it was from the kitchen.
Assuming it was Nancy Morrison, the maid, she walked over with a yawn. “Nancy, it’s so early…”
Recognizing who it actua
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In the kitchen stood a woman in a pristine white dress, a matching apron cinched at her slender waist, her hair tied up neatly in a bun.
It was Patricia Carver, Nelson’s first love!
“Morning, Paulette.” Patricia turned around with a smile. “I was going to wake you after breakfast was ready. Didn’t expect you’d be up so early.”
Paulette thought, “With all the racket you’re making, I’d have to be deaf not to wake up.”
She slowly exhaled and then forced a smile. “What are you doing here?”
Patricia bit her lip, seeming a bit sheepish. “Nelson got drunk last night, so I took him back to take a shower and get changed. Since you’re here, I figured I might as well fix some breakfast for all of us.”
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In other words, they had spent the night together.
Paulette could barely keep that smile on her face. “I don’t need you to make me breakfast,” she snapped, her voice icy.
The next second, a cold male voice rang out behind her. “Is that how I raised you, Paulette? Apologize!”
Paulette’s whole body stiffened. After quite a while, she slowly turned around.
Having just come out of a shower, Nelson was in dark gray loungewear. Though his damp hair was still dripping, he was still stunning and attractive as ever. If it weren’t for that stern expression on his face, he might effortlessly become every woman’s Prince Charming.
Paulette pursed her lips and looked away in silence.
Patricia’s gaze swept bety This book had been added on your bookshelf be angry, she glared at Nelson and then walked over to link arms with him. “Why are you so mean?
“Paula has just got out of bed. It’s perfectly understandable that she gets at bit grumpy. You aren’t exactly good–tempered yourself, OK?”
Though it sounded like she was scolding him, her playful tone turned it into coquetry.
Paulette’s face turned pale as she couldn’t help but wonder if she was an
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