Captivation: Want Nothing But You

The waiter looked down, gently put the glass on the table, and left the lounge without looking back. Victor felt a like his temples would explode. He rubbed his temples with his thumb, but the drumming didn’t cease. When he heard the door of the lounge closing, he sat up and tried taking the glass the waiter had left. That was when he realized that the side effect of the drug seemed to be getting more severe. He felt dizzy and weak the moment he touched the glass.

Unable to keep his hand steady, the glass slipped from his hand, falling to the floor with a crisp sound.

Brows furrowed in concentration, Victor held the handrail instinctively for support. At the same time, the door was opened from the outside.

Clara stood and watched Rachel. She couldn’t stop wondering what had happened to Rachel, and where she had been for the past four years. Clara had a lot of questions for Rachel, but she recognized that she had no right, and was in no position to ask her anything. So, she had to contend herself with small talk.

coming straight at Clara. Clara caught her just in time and pinched her face dotingly.

looked at the girl, she immediately recognized her—Riley. “Grandpa and Grandma are chatting with Uncle, and no one wants play with me.” Riley puffed out her rosy cheeks to her mother. Slowly, her smile

Clara gently put her hand gently on Riley’s shoulder, encouraging her to be open with Rachel. Riley tilted her

was no exception. A smile naturally made its way to her face. Seeing her smile brought a smile to Clara’s face. This was the first time Rachel was actually smiling genuinely since the birthday party started. Rachel’s earlier smile was faint and somehow not real. It made Clara worry about her emotional problems. Clara didn’t know how Rachel had managed in the past four years. As a woman, she knew fully well that it was difficult to live in a land you weren’t used to, and having to conceal your identity at that was worse. She felt sorry for Rachel, especially when she saw how faint her smile was. Rachel was ridiculous

will remain the most beautiful woman in my eyes.

Rachel raised her eyebrows when she heard what she said. “Riley, this is not the first time we’re meeting.” Riley widened her eyes and looked at

head and said, “You do know her, sweetheart. She saved your life. You got lost once when you were a little kid. Aunt Rachel searched for you everywhere and even almost had a car accident.” These words triggered Riley’s memory, and she began to remember Four years wasn’t a very long time, but it wasn’t a

why her uncle was crying at that time. But

had been four years already. Rachel thought that Roger must have forgotten her by now. So it was really shocking hearing that he

Clara’s face. “Mommy, I’m not a kid anymore. I’m going to primary school this year, you know?” “Yes, you’re right.” Afraid that Riley would say something else she shouldn’t, Clara answered her hastily so that she wouldn’t go back to it. Unfortunately for Clara, Riley had plans that were different from hers. The little girl walked up to Rachel and greeted, “Aunt Rachel?” “Yes?” Rachel left her thoughts when she heard her name and looked down at