C s toy how trendine can make you forg pada tah As 1 frame the hemel , my leh rose tate to clog at out of there , I mumble to the acting the only fert I still hear the commination inside Hills family checking its not like she lost a leg Mewhile , 1 feel like 1 A QUA I focus on breathing to ease my pain Dietracted , Thung by a munk godine in the opposite trection . The dight Impact causes me to stagger and bible deg , sery He notices Im unsteady and holds my arm to help me bale Carrfil des hom chin before Oh ! Youre Serena , Hills wife , right ? Great , another family member who might hate me . And 1ght tonight cultivt get any er U Yes , thats Im curious about who he is , so I look at his face Time did leave overly impressive marks on this mans fee , but he was noticeably elder and a bit more mature than B Hes a bit muscular and rocks a mullet with some stubble on his face . Hes good looking but has a more red style compared to Hill . He extends his hand . Im Calvin , by the way . Calvin ? Youre Bills uncle , right ?! Oh please , Im just a few years older than him . Hes more like a younger brother to me that Calvin has a big stake in Bills company , being the second largest shareholder , but he isnt really involved i day to day stuff . No wonder hes barely in the family photos because he spends most of his time on his own business abroad . Bili didnt mention his busy uncle from abroad would be at dinner . But then again , Bill hardly tells me anything Uhm Hello You there ? Calvin waves his hand in front of me to break out of my I quicidy regain my composure and turn away . I dont want Bills uncle to see me looking so pitiful. Setena , are you okay ? he asks , his voice filled with conce Yes , Im fine. You should go see your family now . I turn back to him , trying to smile even though I just cried , which might look a bit weird . I dont want to involve Calvin in this drama , so I decide to walk away from bärsi . I stop at the side of the road to call for a taxi . Its getting colder , and I shiver as I wait for a cab to arrive , Serena , Wait ! Did Bill just chase after me ? Maybe he does care about me if its just a little bit . I turn in the direction of the voice . But its not Bill , its Caldo runging after tre He notices me slivering and removes lus suit jacket , placing it over my shoulders . You dont need to run from me . Im not gonna bite you Chapter 0002 +25 BONUS I offer a weak smile and remain silent for a moment , wondering why he doesnt seem to hate me like the others . I can drive you back home if you want , he offers . With a pleading look , I respond , Please . Calvin drives me home , and I appreciate that he understands Im not really in the mood for conversation . If it were Bill in this situation , he would likely pick a fight for my silence . You know what ? Why dont we play some music ? Calvin suggests , serising my mood , Sure , I say weakly . Calvin plays some soothing classical music , and we ride in silence for the rest of the journey . I simply gaze out the window with his jacket draped over my shoulders , feeling touched by his consideration . Sir Calvin , good to see you , one of our maids says as he drops me off at our home . Anne , you still look great ! Calvin replies . Of course , he knows Anne . Shes been with Bills family for a long time . Could you do me a favor and get an ice pack , bandage , and some Ibuprofen ? I think Madame Serena here might have sprained her knee , he requests . A sprain ? I thought for sure my knee was broken , I say , surprised . Okay , how does Calvin know this ? He gently touches my shoulder , and I feel a strange sensation . Its as if a slight electric charge passes through me . Relax , Im not a doctor or anything , but if your knee was really broken , you couldnt have walked away so quickly . Actually , youd probably have trouble even standing right now , he reassures . I cant explain why I feel this way , especially since hes my husbands uncle , but theres something about his touch thats calming . Despite Calvin and I being practically strangers , it feels both strange and comforting that hes paying more attention to my well being than Bill does . Hey , what am I thinking about ? Oh , that makes sense , I quickly say . Then , I saw the tea stain on my dress . Excuse me , I need to go change . After taking a bath and changing into comfortable clothes , Anne helps me bandage my left knee . I leave my bedroom , feeling refreshed . As I head towards the kitchen , I catch the aroma of something delicious . Calvin is in an apron , busy cooking , Hey , what are you doing ? Isnt it obvious ? Im hungry , so Im cooking , he replies . I feel a bit guilty that he missed the dinner with his family because of me . Whats on the menu then ? Nothing too fancy . Just some instant ramen and grilled cheese . Anyway , you can join me if you want , he says with a smile . Yeah , thanks for offering . But Im good . My stomach growls as soon as I say that . Calvin must have heard it because he says , Please , I insist . I nod , feeling a bit embarrassed . Calvin acts like he doesnt notice Im feeling shy . You should sit down first and raise your knee . Im almost done cooking . I take a seat in the dining room , propping my feet on another chair as I wait for Calvin . He soon comes out of the kitchen with a tray holding two bowls of ramen and a plate of grilled cheese sandwiches . +25 BONUS Chapter 0002 Looks good , I say as Calvin places the food on the table . Its all I can make , he replies . We eat quietly , enjoying the meal . You know , this reminds me of college , I comment , trying to start a conversation . Is that a good thing or a bad thing ? Calvin asks . Its a good thing . I reply , smiling at him . Grilled cheese and ramen are some of my go to comfort foods when Ive had a tough week . I see … So , I must be a mind reader then , Calvin says with a grin . I guess he sensed that I was having a tough day . Hows your knee ? It feels a lot better now . Do I need to see a doctor ? Well , its just a sprain . It should be good after a couple of days . But if it doesnt improve , yeah , you should definitely see a doctor , Calvin advises . After eating , take an Ibuprofen . Okay , I say , feeling a bit lighter . This is the first time one of Bills family members has been kind to me . I cant help but feel warm inside . Following Calvins advice , I take an Ibuprofen as soon as I finish eating . As Calvin clears the table , Bill enters dining room . Uncle Calvin … When did you come back ? Bill asks , looking a bit surprised to see him here . I thought youd join us for dinner tonight . I respond on Calvins behalf saying , Oh , I met him at the hotel . He offered to drive me home because I was having trouble walking . Bill looks at me quietly , trying to find out whether Im lying or not . He frowns , looking a little upset . He turns his attention to Calvin again , Anyway , Mom wants to see you . Calvin looks at Bill , looking like he wants to speak . Instead , he just nods and leaves quietly . Serena , Bill says . What the hell happened to your knee ?! Wow , is he worried about me ? Thats so rare . He usually cares more about his job , family , supercars , and Doris than me . Maybe if he knows Im having his baby , Ill win him back . Chapter 0003 In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. 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