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Chapter 19  Valeria quickly went over and helped Lucy sit on the couch, gently patting her back to help her  breathe easier.  Lucy was a bit chubby and had long-standing…

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Chapter 18  “Don’t let your own physical condition affect your work. This profession isn’t a game.”  After saying that, Sebastian slid one hand into his pocket and turned to leave. …

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Chapter 17  “Ms. Neal, have we really never met before?”  Sebastian asked that same question again-the one continuously lingering in his mind. His  stare seemed like it was trying to…

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Chapter 16  In the bedroom, the bedside lamp cast a soft, warm yellow glow.  It fell across the bed and onto Valeria’s face. Her skin was fair and smooth, carrying…

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Chapter 15  Wendy asked Jane was her name was, and she told her.  When Wendy heard her name, her expression turned strange. She stared at Jane for a long time…

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Chapter 14  The third time she got lucky was during the first semester of senior year.  In fact, throughout high school, Jane hadn’t really spoken to Sebastian much. It wasn’t…

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  Chapter 13  Scarlett immediately gave her daughter a call upon returning home. She could tell that the man who visited the hospital that afternoon was no ordinary person.  He…

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  Chapter 12  Sebastian gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands. The sound of other cars honking at him from behind and urging him to move did not elicit…

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Chapter 11  Sebastian did not believe Valeria at all. His gaze continued to sweep all over her face.  Her breathing grew rapid. She clutched the puppy in her arms, subconsciously…

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  Chapter 10  Valeria resembled that of a startled bird as she immediately tried to get up and leave. To her surprise, however, Sebastian’s strong arms had already locked her…