His silence was deafening.
Odalys was eating her pancake as an RV pulled up to the Stewart Villa outside. She hurried forward to meet it, and the van screeched to a halt in front of her.
Freya jumped out of the car and rushed over.
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pul her arms around Odalys and hugged her, spinning her around once before saying “Odalys, I miss you so much.
“What are you eating? A pancake? Freya could smell the delicious aroma.
She looked down and saw the pancake in Odalys’s hand, her eyes shining brightly
seeing the longing in her eyes, Odalys passed the pancake over and asked, “Do you want some?”
Just one bite,” Freya said, not minding that Odalys had already taken a bite. She took a small bite and found it incredibly yummy. She quickly waved to Selah.
Selah ran over and took a bite too.
“This tastes great. Where did you get in Sel
you get it? Selah asked.
Evander stood not far away, watching the three girls share the pancake. He didn’t say anything.
“Evander bought it,” Odalys said.
alys? What about us!”
Seeing this. Freya hurried forward, took Evander’s arm, and said coquettishly. “Evander, did you bring a pancake only for Odalys!”
“Ahem, I’ll bring you some next time,” Evander said.
Noticing his demeanor, Freya quickly stepped before him, placing her small hands behind her back, and looked him up and down.
“Evander, what’s wrong? You seem a little restless. Did you do something bad? Freya, with her usual straightforwardness, didn’t know how to beat around the bush.
Evander remained silent
He ignored Freya and turned to walk back to the Stewart Villa.
He felt incredibly heartbroken today.
“Oh, what’s wrong with Evander!” Freya was confused, turning to look at Odalys and then at Evander.
Laughter and conversation filled the air as the group entered the Stewart Villa. Dorian had prepared a feast and an array of drinks, and as soon as they were inside, servants offered refreshments.
The Stewart Villa hadn’t been this lively in a long time. Hearing the girls‘ voices. Evander’s awkwardness eased considerably
“Ahem, you don’t have to explain to her, Evander said to Percival in a low voice.
Percival was indifferent. Meeting Evander’s gaze, he said, “I know. There’s no need to explain these things to Odalys. She’s a smart girl. Shell understand immediately.
“Besides Percival added, “she knows my physical condition better than anyone, and she knows I don’t need medication.”
Evander’s heart ached again at his words.
“Why didn’t you say so earlier?” Evander muttered.
Percival stared intently at him and asked, “Do I need to elaborate?”
Evander, once outgoing, had become a lifelong introvert. He regretted it deeply because he was humiliated in front of Odalys.
“Evander,” Odalys called out to him.
Hearing Odalys’s voice, Evander felt guilty but still silently looked up.
“Have something to drink. Selah and will make some spaghetti, Odalys said.
Selah had already rolled up her sleeves and entered the kitchen with Odalys. Freya followed behind them. Dorian took the cucumber and tomato
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and watched them make spaghetti from the side.
There was nothing he could do to help, but he watched silently.
Dorian realized Odalys was refreshingly down–to–earth and capable, unlike some women who shied away from practical tasks. Though not all women needed to cook, he felt they shouldn’t be too delicate.
Odalys worked quickly, while Selah and Freya prepared the side dishes.
A large portion of spaghetti was ready. Dorian brought the sauce and poured it in, stirring well.
“The spaghetti is ready. Odalys walked out with the spaghetti.
The others quickly got up and walked toward the dining table.
After the spaghetti was served, they were paired with other dishes. It was so delicious that the others stopped talking. Orson, being quite talkative, naturally led the conversation throughout the meal.
It was already seven o’clock after dinner.
As darkness descended, the city lights twinkled on.
As night fell, Francis grew restless. Standing outside the Stewart Villa, he stared into the darkness, his palms slick with cold sweat.
“Nervous!” Percival asked, walking over.
Francis didn’t feel ashamed. Instead, he nodded honestly, leaned back, looked at the night, and said, “To say I
I’m not afraid would be a le. During filming today, he suddenly walked toward him.
“I don’t even know if he’ll suddenly appear later. Francis gave a bitter smile.
He felt he had been haunted by something supernatural that he couldn’t shake off.
Fortune was something one couldn’t control
When luck was against people, anything was possible.
At that time. Francis’s phone vibrated
“Excuse me. I need to take this call, Francis said to Percival.
He walked outside and stood alone under the streetlight, asking with confusion, “Who is that?”
“You’re Francis, right?” the voice on the other end asked, deliberately lowered.
Francis glanced at the screen with confusion and asked. “What can I do for you?”
“I heard that you have a good relationship with Odalys, the person on the other end of the line suddenly said.
Hearing the name “Odalys,” Francis froze,
his nerves tightening.
He stood under the streetlight, swallowed, his eyes sharpened, and asked warily through gritted teeth, “Who are you? What do you want by calling
me?”
“Don’t you want to know why that girl had her sights set on you in the first place!
“She had her sights set on you and even managed to win you over. Even your agent was in cahoots with her, which means she had her eye on you even when you were a model,” the person on the other end of the line said calmly.
Francis fell silent.
He couldn’t deny that what this pe
person naid w
was right.
His agent had been by his side for many years, always handling things for him, never once dragging him down.
His agent’s contributions were significant, but his hard work was also essential to his success in becoming an international model.
“You are an international model, but now, you are reduced to acting in the country, and it is still an unknown drama. It is unknown whether it will be a hit or not. I heard that the producer of that drama has had some problems recently.
“You’re putting all your energy into this. Aren’t you afraid it’s all for nothing! Besides, you don’t know Odalys well. Aren’t you afraid she has ulterior motives in suddenly giving you resources!
“Don’t be so quick to disagree with me. After all, you think Odalys is a good person.
“But she studies theology, and she understands magic. It wouldn’t be difficult if she wanted to manipulate you to make you trust her.”
“As you can see, she’s always helping people on variety shows and livestreams, earning everyone’s trust, but she never accepts any money. What is she after?” the other person continued.
Francis’s fingertips, gripping the phone, tumed white, his hand trembling.
“What are you trying to say?” Francis’s voice turned hoarse, revealing the panic in his heart.
Hearing Francis’s anxious voice, the person on the other end chuckled calmly and said, “Tm not trying to say anything. It’s just I don’t want to see you used by Odalys and end up dead because of her
“Didn’t everything start from the moment you met her?”
