Stuck in you

Celia was different.

Rachel was a little envious of Celia, who was as unstoppable as a moth darting toward a flame and just as capable of sacrificing everything for love.

After a few seconds of silence on her part and continuous sighs from Celia, Rachel slowly gathered her thoughts and asked, "Why did she ask you to go to the cafe tomorrow?"

"When I came out, I wasn't in the mood to continue shopping, so I wanted to go back. But then, she followed me out and called out to me."

Celia looked up at her with eyes full of bewilderment. "She said that she would meet me in the cafe tomorrow and that she had something to tell me. Rachel, what should I do?"

Rachel didn't know how to deal with this kind of situation.

After thinking for a while, she patted Celia's hand and said, "Just take it easy. Don't be nervous. I think the most important thing is to not make her think that you are afraid of her."

In the afternoon, the cafe tended to be extraordinarily empty, with only a few white-collar workers rushing in to take away a few cups of coffee and leaving in as much of a rush as their entry.

Standing at the door, Celia took a few deep breaths to calm herself. She kept telling herself not to be nervous and afraid, but she couldn't keep her hands from trembling.

"Why are you standing at the door? Come in!"

Marcus' mother suddenly said from behind her. Celia nodded, but didn't dare to look over her shoulder.

She wanted to take a seat in the hall, but Mrs. Ji unexpectedly went ahead and entered the private room. Celia had no choice but to quickly follow the woman.

The private room was outfitted with two sofas and a rectangular table, and the effect was a bit stifling. Celia smoothed down her dress and sat opposite the older woman. She kept her head down and stared at her fingers, not daring to up at the other woman.

Each little sound was distinctly amplified inside the small room. Mrs. Ji put down the menu and asked her coldly, "What would you like to drink?"

"I'd like some warm water, please," Celia quickly answered.

Mrs. Ji ordered a cup of black coffee for herself and returned the menu to the waiter. After she left, she asked, "Miss Xu, you know full well why I asked you out today, correct?"

Celia licked her lower lip uneasily. "I know."

"Good. I don't have to say any superficial pleasantries, then."

Marcus' mother opened her handbag, took out a check, and pushed it toward her. She said in a low voice, "You are much younger than Marcus. You're only after his money, aren't you? This should be enough spending money to last you for a while. I hope that you can leave my son alone."

Mrs. Ji

dollars on the table and felt

both sides tightly clutched

many possible scenarios that could happen today. The two of them practiced a few times to

up the glass of warm water in front of her,

to say something, but Mrs. Ji raised a hand imperiously to interrupt. "Listen

in contempt. "If you think that this amount is insufficient, let me know your bank account number. As long as you are willing

about to reply when Marcus' voice suddenly interrupted, "You may have an agreement, but

picked up the check on the table, and tore it into pieces. Without looking at his mother, he took Celia's hand and walked out. He said coldly, "Mom, go

everything that had transpired. Larry was so incensed that he hurled his favorite ashtray to the floor, smashing it

into his car's passenger seat. After he slid behind the wheel, he said

her lip to hold back

felt something tug at his heart. He gathered her into his arms and

"If you didn't appear, I would have listened to your mother and accepted the

"How dare you!"

his hands, Marcus

of that bite came a faint pain mixed with a trace

him and said, "Marcus, are you a dog?

hours later, when Rachel saw the message from Celia, she just came out of the operating room. There were only two words

away her phone and carefully washed her hands under the

for Celia to contact her if something went wrong. However, she was called in for an unscheduled emergency operation. She was worried that Celia might get into trouble, so she decided to call Marcus after thinking about it for

knew that it was improper, but she had no other alternative at

was already 8 p.m. when she came out of the hospital. There was hardly any light in the sky, with the moon hidden behind the thick clouds. Even the stars seemed to be on strike that

walked towards her car. She was about to start the engine when

accompany her to dinner tonight. You

go," Rachel

you, Rachel!" Eric's voice immediately

After hanging up,

suddenly remembered that she had promised Jack that they would try the food in

have to

He was about to leave when he saw his phone screen showing an incoming call. With a smile,

I'm afraid I can't accompany you