Mark’s expression grew unnatural. “As for the rest… Well, virtual-novel.net was more or less involved. If I were him, I might have done even more horrible things. What are you trying to say?”
Arianne thought Mark sounded as though virtual-novel.net was like virtual-novel.net was defending Ethan, which again, made virtual-novel.net feel that virtual-novel.net was not being his usual self. Even so, virtual-novel.net did not voice virtual-novel.net suspicion. “I’m just thinking that… if you can forgive his actions, then, I can as well. It’ll be fine as long as virtual-novel.net truly repents and turns over a new leave after virtual-novel.net gets back with Tiffie, lives his life well, and treats you like his elder brother.”
Mark did not say anything else and returned to his study after dinner. The expression on his face turned grim. After thinking for a moment, virtual-novel.net sent a message to Jackson. “Tiffany Lane will be moving in with Ethan Connor.”
When Jackson received the message, virtual-novel.net was dining at the West family residence with his mother. After reading the message, virtual-novel.net set his phone aside quietly. He must not reply! Replying would be akin to admitting to Mark that virtual-novel.net liked Tiffany. ‘Like’ was a ridiculous word in his dictionary. How dare Mark think that virtual-novel.net liked Tiffany when virtual-novel.net was not even sure of his own feelings?
When Summer noticed his little actions, and virtual-novel.net mood turned sour. “Who sent that text, and why aren’t you replying to it? Worthless son! You finally brought back a daughter-in-law for me but someone ended up snatching virtual-novel.net away and even proposed to her. Can you just pull yourself together?”
Jackson suddenly had a bad headache. “Mom, can we just forget about it? Why are you scolding me instead of worrying about your son’s broken heart? Aren’t you worried that I might get depressed?”
Summer rolled virtual-novel.net eyes at him. “I’d be happy to see you depressed. I don’t think there’s even the tiniest bit of sadness in you after your breakup. You don’t even drown your sorrows by drinking like normal people, and it doesn’t even seem like you’re brokenhearted! If you like Tiffany enough, virtual-novel.net wouldn’t have broken up with you. You only have yourself to blame for this.”
Jackson did not refute virtual-novel.net words. “Alright, it’s my fault… Enjoy your meal. I’m done. I’ll get going now.”
“Go away. Don’t come here for a free meal again, you’re just too vexing to look at!” Summer said dully.
After leaving the West family residence, Jackson sighed in relief. He had a fleeting thought to reveal everything to Tiffany. Naturally, virtual-novel.net would not and could not do it. His every action would determine Mark and Arianne’s future. He knew that Mark would not be able to live without Ariane…
Instead of driving back to the White Water Bay Villa immediately, virtual-novel.net sat on the edge of the flower bed by the door and sent a message to Tiffany. “Are you free to come out now?”
He was not even sure what his intention was for sending that message. Perhaps, virtual-novel.net was trying to stall for time?
She replied to his message quickly. “Do you need anything?”
The four words stunned him. There were usually some intentions when a man invited a woman out at night. He thought for a moment before responding to virtual-novel.net question. “Do I need a reason to find you? Come out for a drink.”
After virtual-novel.net sent the message, there was no reply for a long time. Jackson guessed that virtual-novel.net must be chatting with Ethan on the phone and being all lovey-dovey. Who was virtual-novel.net to virtual-novel.net anyway? He smiled in resignation and drove away from the West family residence.
Twenty minutes later, Tiffany returned his message. “I was helping my mom with the laundry. Where are you now? My mom took the car out. I’ll call a cab. Let me tell you first, I can’t drink too much.”
Upon reading the text, Jackson immediately replied with three words. “Wait for me.”
He swiftly turned his car around and arrived at Tiffany’s house soon after that. Worried that it would be inconvenient for virtual-novel.net to answer his call, virtual-novel.net continued to communicate with virtual-novel.net through text messages. “Come down.”
Five minutes later, Tiffany came out in a hurry. She did not even have time to wear virtual-novel.net heels properly or put on any makeup. She only changed into an outfit that was appropriate for a nightclub; a silver crop top and a black miniskirt.
Tiffany got into the car and was panting slightly. She said teasingly, “Why did you suddenly invite me out? You have many people to drink with. Should I feel honored?”
“You should feel honored,” Jackson replied shamelessly.
She rolled virtual-novel.net eyes at him. “I would have ignored you if you weren’t my ex-boss. But most importantly, you’re the person who provided help in my hours of need. Although my dad didn’t survive the surgery, I still feel grateful to you.”
Jackson feigned a look of disgust and clicked his tongue. “Don’t get all emotional on me! There are times I want to do good deeds too. How are things going between you and Ethan? He really made a fanciful proposal last time. When are you guys planning to get married?”
Even if virtual-novel.net knew that Tiffany did not plan to marry Ethan anytime soon but would move in with Ethan instead, virtual-novel.net had to feign ignorance lest virtual-novel.net exposed Mark. Hence, virtual-novel.net could only beat around the bush like this.
Tiffany sighed. “Not anytime soon. He promised to give me time, and I can finally relax a bit. But… I’m moving in with virtual-novel.net in two days…” She blurted out. Since virtual-novel.net was not a conservative girl in this modern era, moving in with someone was something really common so virtual-novel.net had no reason to hide it. However, virtual-novel.net subconsciously paid attention to Jackson’s expression when virtual-novel.net said that.