Chapter 216
Honestly, Lily was indeed capable of doing such a thing. If she had any decency, she wouldn't have taken advantage of me for a year!
[No need. Whoever you're with has nothing to do with me. Let's leave it at that!]
After replying to the message, I waited a while before opening the message from Katherine: [Remember to pick me up at 7 in the morning!]
I replied: [I'm in my hometown in the countryside. I won't be there that early. You'll have to drive yourself.]
It was best not to make any decisions when angry and definitely he shouldn’t take it out on others.
Katherine seemed to sense something off about me. [Why did you go back to your hometown?]
[There are some family matters. I needed to take care of some things.]
[Are you in a bad mood?]
[No, it's getting late. Get some rest!]
Just as I sent the message, a video call popped up from Katherine.
I really wasn't in the mood to answer the call, even though Macy and Ray were sleeping upstairs and were unlikely to hear it.
I hung up the call. {My family is resting. It's not convenient to answer the phone!}
Then, she called again, and I hung up again, repeating this three or four times. She messaged: [Are you feeling guilty?]
[Why would I feel guilty?]
[Then answer the call!]
I took a deep breath, thinking, 'she is the epitome of saying one thing and meaning another.' Yesterday, she told me to forget what I shouldn't remember, and today, she's digging deep.
Women were really complicated.
I turned on the light and answered the video call. Katherine appeared on the screen, wearing a black nightgown and leaning on the sofa with wet hair as if she had just showered.
I scanned the room with my phone and whispered, "Is that enough?"
She didn't say anything and just hung up the call!
I was speechless for a moment. ‘You called me, and now you hang up without saying anything?’
[Get some rest.]
She sent a message, leaving me speechless.
‘What the nerve!’
I logged into my alternate account and saw a bunch of messages from Jenny Smith: [Darling, why have you disappeared again these past few days?]
[Are you stalking Joseph Garcia again? Please reply, don't scare me!]
[Please reply.]
She sent several messages, and I rubbed my forehead, feeling overwhelmed and realizing I was getting too busy.
I replied: [Sorry for making you worry. Don't worry. I haven't been tracking Joseph Garcia. I've been busy with work and personal matters in my hometown these past few days, and I'm just finished now.]
She replied instantly: [You finally replied. Did you know how worried I was?]
[I'm sorry, it's my fault!]
She sent a voice message, sounded a bit teary. [You liar, you said you wouldn't make me cry again in the future.]
I could only comfort her softly, talking to her on the phone until she calmed down.
"I'll be very busy these days, so I might not have much time for you. Be good, okay?"
I would be even busier next week, so I wouldn't have much time to chat with her.
Flirting was a tonic for life but not a necessity. I had to focus more on work.
Time was running out. I had to grow up quickly to handle whatever may come in the future.
Whether it’s Jenny, Katherine, or Lucy and Marry, I want both their hearts and minds. But with what I currently have, I didn’t deserve them yet!!
"Okay, I will."
Jenny asked, "Can we meet again next week?"
"Maybe, but I can't say for sure which day."
"As long as we can meet, any day is fine!"
"Oh, by the way, has Joseph Garcia been bothering you these days?
"He went to my house again yesterday to bother my parents. I showed them the video you gave me, and now my parents won't speak for him. Thank you, darling."
"That's good!"
Just then, Lily bombarded my alternate account with messages, even voice calls and video calls, which I ignored.
Instead, I read her messages.
[Mighty Tiger, are you there?]
[Calling Mighty Tiger, I need your help now!]
I could tell what she wanted from me with just a little thought.
I didn't want to answer, but then I thought, things couldn't get worse.
So, when she made the tenth voice call, I answered, in a low voice, "What's so urgent?"
I heard Lily's anxious voice on the phone. "Mighty Tiger, you must help me this time!"
"Don't worry, tell me what happened."
"He deleted me. I looked for him all day today, but he didn't respond at all. I went to the beach with my friend, and then she suggested that I played a prank on him…"
She talked for a minute or two, and I learned what happened. The friend she went out with was Eloise!
I didn't expect that Eloise actually came up with such a bad idea.
To be blunt, I didn't believe he could resist hearing that voice message.
"How can you prove it?"
"I'll take a video for you!"
She took a few videos, showing her and Eloise in a hotel room, filming every corner. "I didn't expect him to react so impulsively. Please show him these videos."
I said, "These videos don't prove anything, but I'll try to talk to him."
At that moment, Eloise's voice came from inside. "Can’t take a joke? Why do you want him back? Lily, are you serious about him?"
"Uh... of course not. How could I have real feelings for him? I think that even if we were to break up, it should be me deleting him, not the other way around. Do you understand?"
I sneered inwardly. So there was no need to add him back.
"Mighty Tiger, I'm counting on you, I’ll be waiting for good news from you."
After hanging up the phone, I suddenly felt bored. I thought losing Lily wouldn't make a difference to me. I could find someone more obedient than her.
Just then, my other phone vibrated, and when I checked, an unexpected person had sent me a message.
Dandelion of Freedom: [Starting tomorrow, please report to me at all times. Understand? I want a detailed schedules, down to the minute.]
She was being discreet and cautious, not mentioning any names throughout.
'Is this woman so eager to go after Katherine?' I thought.
After some thought, I decided to stall for now. [I won't be driving tomorrow. She said she doesn't need a ride from me.]
[Do you know the reason?]
[I don't know. I didn't ask!]
[Then find out, understand?]
[I'll do my best!]
I turned off my phone, ready to rest, when I heard a voice outside, followed by the door opening!
A fragrant breeze wafted in, that familiar scent, and I knew it was Lucy.
I closed the door, and she stood by my bed, whispering, "John..."
As she called the second time, I pulled her over. She stumbled, sitting on the bed with a gasp.
I quickly covered her mouth, and she promptly responded warmly.
After satisfying our desires, I didn't dare to be reckless. After all, my parents were across the hall, and it wouldn't be good if they heard.
"You're really bold. Who let you come down here?"
"I couldn't sleep with Macy."
"Why?"
"No sense of security."
She nestled in my arms. "I slept so soundly holding you last night. I haven't slept so well in a long time."
"Wouldn't it be too hot?"
"There's a fan, I'm not afraid!"
"But it's still hot!"
I locked the door, leaving only my boxers on, and she seemed to realize something, letting me take the lead.
"Okay, it's not hot now."
She snuggled in my arms like a docile kitten.
Her cool body contrasted sharply with my warmth. Holding her was incredibly comfortable, and my earlier frustration melted away.
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