Emerald looked at Yngrid and was instantly reminded of durian. Most people found it unbearable, but to her, it was oddly delicious.

For the first time, she realized that calling someone "brother" could actually make a person cringe.

She wasn’t the type to scream in bed, but after hearing Yngrid’s voice, she decided she never would.

A pure reflex.

Alaric, in the middle of pouring tea, suddenly paused. He shot a cold glance and said, “Mr. Stevens, control your wife.”

Winston let out a sigh, pressing his fingers against his temple. The truth was, he felt nothing for this so-called wife of his.

Their marriage had been nothing more than...