“My biggest regret is not confessing my  feelings to a girl back then…”  The other cast members teased him, urging  for details. Kiki’s grip tightened.  I patted her arm reassuringly,…

Chapter 2  To lift our spirits, Kiki put on a reality show.  We munched on popcorn, making snarky  comments.  “He’s so ugly, a classic comedic actor.”  “That scene is so…

I grabbed her hand.  “Don’t be angry, Kiki. They aren’t worth it.”  Kiki, looking at the medical equipment  attached to me, started to cry.  く  “Chloe, are you still in…

hospital in time, she’d be dead! Can’t you tell  the difference between a cold and a car  crash?!”  Zach scoffed on the other end.  “You’re lying to a professional, Kiki….

After finishing with the bandage, Harriet said gently, “All done.  Just don’t wash your hair or get it wet tomorrow, or use a  waterproof bandage–there’s some in the medicine box.” …

Chapter169  At Harriet’s words, Ellsworth took a big bite of noodles, then  looked at her and praised with a smile, “Your cooking has  improved.”  At Ellsworth’s compliment, Harriet just smiled…

Chapter168  On the way, Kathie called her, saying that Ellsworth had rejected  the Ventura Tech investment project. She said she ran into  Kelsey just as she was leaving Ellsworth’s office,…

Chapter167  At Kelsey’s inquiry, Ellsworth nonchalantly flipped through the  documents in his hand and said in a calm voice, “I’ve already  had Noel turn it down.”  Across the desk, Kelsey’s…

Trying to push Ellsworth away, Harriet turned to get off the bed, but Ellsworth grabbed her ankle and pulled her back.  That pull made Harriet panic.  Even though she’d known…

Chapter165  Hearing the sound of Ellsworth getting out and closing the car  door, Harriet watched his figure walk around the front of the car  and murmured, “Ellsworth, did you ever…