After Being Cheating

"She is doing fine. I brought her breakfast and some soy milk when I left the apartment, " Shirley hid her disappointment and answered honestly.

"Em... Thank you. I have... I have asked Spark to find another apartment for you. If it is ready, you can move in today, " He wanted to tell her about the apartment downtown. He had changed his mind since it was a high-class one, and

Shirley couldn't possibly afford it. If she did move in there, it would arouse Janet's suspicion.

"Move? Is it really necessary to move, Mr. Si?" Shirley hesitated.

Daniel sat back on the chair and lit a cigarette, "You don't need to worry about it. I will cover the rent. The apartment would be big enough for the both of you. It will be more comfortable."

The place Shirley rented was good for one, but it was fairly small for two people.

Shirley nodded eventually and said, "Thank you, Mr. Si."

Shirley realized that Daniel had already taken Janet under his own wing. He was thanking her for taking care of Janet.

"Here is 500 grand. If it's not enough, you can call Spark anytime you want, " Daniel picked up the check he prepared and placed it on the edge of the desk.

Shirley did not reach for the check and said, "Oh no. Thank you, Mr. Si, but I have savings. It is enough for Janet and I."

Daniel was so kind to Janet. Shirley was envious.

"Take it, please. Janet doesn't have any idea what things are worth. Just buy anything she asks for, and call Spark if it's not enough, " Daniel knew Janet very well. Janet had no concept of money. Shirley actually spent more when they stayed together.

"I will make sure that all of the money will be spent for Janet. Is there anything else, Mr. Si?" Shirley eventually picked up the check.

Daniel took a drag on his cigarette, expelled the smoke slowly, and said, "Call me after she falls asleep tonight."

...

Shirley was on the verge of tears. Why couldn't she get someone like Daniel?

"Yes, I will."

get back to work now." Daniel flicked the ash from

quickly, he got the perfect apartment for them before noon. He told Shirley

little depressed. She was talking to her sworn mother, "Yes, I know what you mean, Mother*. I

brought her lunch and opened the takeout box

I don't want to see him again... That's it." Janet took the chopsticks from Shirley. She was confused

from Quan Ju Restaurant, but she was not the type of person who would

down in front of her, "Your brother told me that you

last time she had a row with Daniel, the takeout he got was

"Jane, don't feel so

with my

not think there was any other explanation

truth. If he really wasn't reliable, I wouldn't force you to be with him. If you two do get married later on, but end up unhappy together, your dad, your mom, and even I would blame myself for consenting to it. He can be trusted.

nodded her head and said,

as his mom always

sworn mother. I had always treated you as my biological daughter. You know that, don't you?" Lola's' face was full of

Lola had always been kind to

always treat me well. I will listen

driver. "Yes, that's right, my Jane. You don't need to think about it now. Just relax and take care of yourself. Don't do

"Uh-huh. I won't."

I should keep living my life. Eat well. Sleep well. Don't make loved ones worry about me.'

picked up the chopsticks again and started to eat her lunch.

to believe it. Lola was right. 'I should

me." She should hear what he had to say and give him a

of the apartment right after she spoke. Shirley failed to

an hour later, a woman quickly walked toward the company's entrance. Even though she was over 40 years old, she looked like a 30-year old. She was wearing a royal blue shawl

"Good afternoon! Mrs. Si."

"Good afternoon! Mrs. Si."

"Good afternoon! Mrs. Si."

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