Chapter 18: Distorting the Truth

After Christian left, Evan sat by the edge of the bed for a long time. The sound of the waves outside the window remained unchanged, yet it felt a few degrees colder than the night before, as though it meant to swallow the entire villa whole.

Looking down at the re

Chapter 19: A Gradually Harmonious Relationship

Listening to the sound of the car engine revving up and departing, Christian finally turned over to get out of bed. He opened the door to check outside, and only after confirming that his family had left did he return to the bedside.

"Shall I take yo

Chapter 20: Hanging by a Thread

*Click.* A faint camera shutter sound echoed.

Before their eyes, Julian and Miao were locked in a passionate, inseparable kiss behind the trees, with Julian's hand threatening to wander downward. Hearing the shutter click, both of them turned their heads simultaneou