Love Her to No End

Chapter 26

 

Chapter 26 Hidden Intentions

In a matter of a week, the spotlight on Quentin’s interview shifted to the news of some celebrity cheating and becoming a mistress in a relationship.

Even though the behind-the-scenes of wealthy families could attract the attention of the public, it seemed as though people were more interested in the personal lives of celebrities.

Following suit, more and more secrets of famous people were revealed, overtaking the internet. Before long, the Xanders and the Lingards were no longer the topics of discussion.

Meanwhile, ever since they had bid farewell at Haversville Pavillion, Jonathan had been waiting for Michaela’s phone call.

Usually, a phone was like an accessory to Jonathan. It was something he could live with or without. However, ever since that day, Jonathan had not let his phone out of his sight.

 

As Walter put it, it was as though Jonathan sprang up to life whenever his phone rang, but when the caller ID was not who he expected, all of the excitement would drain from his body as he tossed his phone aside.

The desolation in Jonathan’s eyes made Walter’s skin crawl.

 

Because of that, everyone in Shappiray Mansion had been actively avoiding Jonathan, afraid that they would accidentally trigger the ticking time bomb and cause themselves unnecessary issues.

In the beginning, Jonathan would even request Walter to check if there were any intercepted messages due to connection problems, or if there were something wrong with his phone that was preventing him from receiving phone calls.

It wasn’t long before Walter started avoiding Jonathan as well, praying not to bump into the latter, for he could not bear to trample on the poor man’s hope.

However, Walter could not help but think it strange. Many women would have given anything to be in Jonathan’s bed, yet Michaela seemed to have no desire to be associated with Jonathan. On the other hand, Jonathan seemed determined to win her over.

Walter could almost predict the storms of the coming days. He had no doubts that life would no longer be simple.

In the end, Michaela still did not call. Rather, it was Gary who brought the news that Jacob had returned to Haversville Pavillion with a mountain of gifts.

From the looks of it, Jacob had finally caved under the pressure.

was already nearing the end of autumn, yet it did not cool down after the summer. In fact,

heard someone calling her

minute,” Michaela shouted in response before hurrying into the closet to

at the end of the day, they were a family. If she could not marry Zack, then she

Jacob to return

prove that Dad still cares

he cooed, “I think this watch would look great on you. Why

need for

Hannah was still furious at what Jacob had done. Without even glancing at the box, she immediately shoved it back at him. “If the reason you’re back is to talk

is my daughter too,

was detected in his voice as Jacob sighed, seemingly acknowledging that he

that tension was high, she quickly emerged from

look at her and gestured to her with a loving smile.

bags onto the coffee table. Inside those bags were boxes of all shapes and sizes. Inside those boxes

Michaela gaped at those gifts on the table in surprise, speechless.

have been self-reflecting. It was my fault. I have failed you and your mom. I promise that this will never happen again. Please, consider all these an atonement for what I have done.” As Jacob spoke, he

her eyes turned red. When her voice failed her, all she

peacefully, regardless of riches and status, just like the heartwarming scene that

to Hannah and Michaela. It had been so long since the family had such a happy time together that even Michaela could not recall the last time

of them had tea in the living room while

next to Michaela. After a moment of

“Sure, Dad. What’s up?”

Jacob with a bright smile. Her amber eyes turned to look at him

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