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Steven’s company had allocated an apartment for one as his hostel. It had everything he needed.
“Annie, you…” Steven was surprised when he saw Annie’s pale face. She looked sick.
Annie hugged Steven and nuzzled against his chest. She pleaded, “Put your arms around me, Steven. Hold me.”
In the time they’d spent together, they’d done some of the things one would expect in a relationship. They’d held hands and shared a few kisses. However, Annie seldom behaved so forwardly.
Steven suddenly felt that he and Annie had entered the next stage of their relationship. His heart throbbed for Annie’s helplessness, and he embraced her with all his might.
“Don’t be scared. No matter what has happened, I’ll face it with you. Believe me, Annie,” Steven consoled her softly.
Tears streamed down Annie’s face silently. Her eyes were red and swollen.
Steven looked down at his tear–stained shirt. He felt a pang of anguish upon seeing it.
“Really? Will you believe me no matter what happens? Will you face it with me? Can I believe you, Steven?” Annie asked softly.
Steven gently caressed Annie’s head and said, “Yeah. You can always trust me, even when you’re in doubt of everyone around you. Since I made the choice to be with you, I’ve
prepared myself to face all sorts of challenges with you.”
Steven did not make promises often. Once he made one, he would keep to it.
Annie was deeply touched. This was the first time she’d been the recipient of such genuineness. At the same time, regret filled her
Would she be in much less trouble today if she hadn’t agreed to Grayson and Thomas‘ plans? Would she feel less diffident in front of Steven?
Without realizing it, Steven had occupied a space in her heart. Although he wasn’t as important as Joe, she couldn’t ignore how much he meant to her.
“Steven, I believe you. I know you. You’re kind. You will fulfill the promises you’ve made. That’s why I chose you,” Annie said softly.
Steven noticed that she seemed much calmer. He took her hand and led her to the couch. They sat down.
Annie saw a glass of milk and a plate of half–eaten eggs on the dining table. She asked, ” Have I interrupted you from having breakfast? You should eat first.”
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“I’m not hungry. Let’s talk about what’s going on with you,” Steven said softly.
Annie bit her lip and repeated, “You should eat first. I’ll tell you about it after you’re done.”
Steven smiled warmly. He gave her a fond nod and said, “Alright. I’ll eat now. However, I can eat while listening to you speak.”
“We’re not in a rush,” replied Annie. She balled Her hands into fists.
Steven did not insist on conversing immediately. He sat down and finished his half–eaten breakfast.
While Skylar was waiting for the fondue, she picked up her phone to call Paul.
When she unlocked her phone, she saw the video Paul had sent her. It depicted how Annie entered the room and how she’d left. It was complete. In addition, the hotel’s surveillance cameras recorded high–resolution footage. Her actions were perfectly captured, and her face could be seen clearly.
Skylar replied, “Thanks.”
Immediately, Skylar downloaded the video.
Tonight, she would seek Steven out. It was time to talk to him about Annie.
Joe looked at Skylar. She wouldn’t even spare him a glance or talk to him. Suddenly, he felt that she was adorable while angry. It showed a genuine part of her he seldom saw. It had brought them closer together. Indeed, he was willing to appease her.
“How can I appease you? Why don’t I let you have your way with me next time?”
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Skylar sent Steven a text to fix a time to meet. While she was doing so, she heard Joe speak. Although she looked up at him, she ignoted him otherwise,
How would she have her way with him? She wasn’t as fast as him, and he was much stronger than her.
Skylar decided not to give him any attention for today, She’d start thinking about forgiving him once her bruises began fading.
A laugh escaped Joe. He’d lost control and went at her too hard last right.
She was probably the only one who could make him get carried away in bed, it was fie
fault. However, they had a lot of time ahead of them. He would csex her back into his arme
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Steven had a simple breakfast. In reality, he should’ve been having lunch at this hour. He finished his milk, eggs, and toast in a few bites. He was absorbed in his thoughts and concern for Annie. He didn’t have much of an appetite.
Annie was distracted. She looked lost. Despite Stever’s soothing consolations and promises, she remained high–strung,
In a few minutes, she would know whether Steven really liked her. Annie would learn exactly how much she meant to him.
“I’m done. Now, you can tell me about it,” Steven said. He came to the couch and sat
beside Annie.
Steven seemed trustworthy. People depended on him. Perhaps that was because he’d needed to care for his younger siblings from a young age.
Annie’s mess of emotions calmed. It was probably because of Steven’ss ability to calm people.
Annie took a deep breath and began telling him what happened.
As Steven listened to Annie’s story, his expression turned somber. When he received Annie’s calls, he wondered what had happened. He’d come up with multiple possibilities, but this hadn’t been something he’d considered,
As Annie spoke, she watched Steven’s expressions change. She couldn’t help but marvel at Steven’s steadiness. No matter what happened, he was able to face it calmly, She couldn’t read his emotions from his expression. Only now had Annie noticed Steven’s host of strengths.
Skylar had originally asked St to meet her at the barbecue restaurant they tended to
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visit. However, Steven said he’d been pulling too many all–nighters, and his stomach had been acting up. He asked her to meet him at his hostel. He would cook for her.
Skylar had tried Steven’s cooking before. He’d learnt all his cooking skills from Janine, so he wasn’t half bad.
Coincidentally, she’d eaten fondue in the hotel. Skylar wasn’t looking forward to greasy
food.
While she was making her way there, Paul sent her more information on Annie. With those reports and the video, Skylar believed that Steven should learn the whole picture.
Skylar had gone to Steven’s apartment twice before. Although it wasn’t big, it was in a quiet neighborhood. It had everything he needed.
When she arrived, Steven was still making dinner.
“How much are you planning to make for just the two of us? Let me help you.”
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There were already three dishes on the table.
“Turn on the television and have a watch. I’ll be done soon. You haven’t eaten my cooking in a while, haven’t you? My skills have improved recently. You should try them later,” Steven
said from the kitchen.
Even before tasting them, Skylar would’ve given them full marks just for its aroma. She exclaimed, “No matter what you make, I’m sure they’ll be delicious!”
Steven busied in the kitchen. When he heard that, his expression underwent a minuscule change. He recalled what Annie had told him in the afternoon. A somber demeanor took over his face.
Ten minutes later, Steven brought three more dishes out of the kitchen. Skylar hurried over to help. Now, there were six dishes in total on the table. It looked and smelled wonderful.
When Skylar arrived, she was still relatively full. Yet, looking at the food before her, she felt a pang of hunger.
Steven smiled and replied, “It’s still far off from what Mom can cook.”
Skylar wasn’t in a hurry to talk about Annie.
Skylar and Steven had grown up together. Skylar knew that Steven was harboring troubles of his own. Perhaps she could wait for Steven to start the conversation.
Her family was the most important thing to her. She didn’t want her family to be hurt at all.
Both of them were in sync with each other. None of them spoke during dinner.
After dinner, Steven started, “Skye, you’re here to talk to me about Annie, right?”
Skylar trembled as she peeled the orange.
“The both of us seldom chat with each other in this manner. In the afternoon, I recalled more than surprise on your face when I brought Annie home. It’s a pity I hadn’t picked up on it. Perhaps it was because I could see nothing other than her. I’ve missed a lot,”
continued Steven.
Skylar put her orange down and asked, “Did Annie seek you out today?”
She was surprised that Annie’s shamelessness could reach such an extent. How could she come to see Steven after what happened last night?
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Steven seldom saw such a cruel expression on Skylar’s face.
“Have an orange, Steven. Then, tell me what she said,” Skylar said softly. She did not seem hasty.
Steven suddenly found that Skylar had grown up. She could handle anything thrown her
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way calmly. Despite knowing the truth about Annie, she could still conduct herself leisurely before Steven.
While he was comforted by this, sadness overcame him as well.
“She did seek me out today. She told me about her conflict with Joe and the situation the Silvers are in. I’ve even been told about the misunderstanding that happened last night at Stargaze Hotel,” Steven said softly.
Skylar nodded and replied, “She’s given you a good description of the full picture. In that case, you should know about how much she liked Joe. You should also know why the Silvers are currently in a crisis. At the same time, you must know about how she’d given Joe an aphrodisiac, right?”
As she spoke, she took off the scarf around her neck. Skylar hadn’t taken it down during dinner. She didn’t want anyone to see the love bites on her, especially her family.
Although Steven wasn’t particularly experienced in such sexual matters, it did not mean he was clueless. Those colorful bruises told him what Skylar had gone through.
“Last night, because of the Silvers, Joe lost his mind after ingesting an aphrodisiac. At the critical moment, he pushed Annie away. Then, he waited for me,” Skylar said. She spoke without shame and told it as it was.
Steven frowned deeply. He seemed to realize something. However, he swallowed his words before they could escape him.
After she was gone, the door swung open. Rowan stood at the door. His lips twitched as he said, “What had she been doing then? She ignored what I told her yesterday. She’s suffering the consequences of her actions now!
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