There was a hint of oil and smoke that clung to his body. However, the smell did not affect his charming presence. “What do you want me to say?”
“What did you call me just now?” he asked in a deep voice.
His question left me stunned for a moment. “Husband?”
Anthony laughed delightedly as his stubble rubbed against my cheek when he kissed me. “One more time,” he demanded.
“Aren’t you going to help Rylee?” I asked him with an angry huff and pushed him off my body.
“I thought you asked her to look for Joe? Why do I have to go to her still?” Anthony said with an amused grin.
I couldn’t help but roll my eyes in exasperation. “Has Cameron been neglecting Rylee?” I asked while I walked towards the crib to gaze at Summer.
It was clear that Rylee’s health was deteriorating. Not only did Cameron forbid her from nursing her health in K city, she even moved her to J City. Furthermore, why did she ban her from Pear Garden?
Seeing as I changed the subject abruptly, Anthony asked helplessly as he face-palmed, “That’s none of your business. When did you become such a meddler?”
“I’m not meddling. I’m just curious,” I argued. Summer clutched onto my head while her tiny mouth gaped open repeatedly.
It looked like she was hungry.
It seemed like Anthony held no interest regarding Rylee. “Jackson will help her if needed. Summer is hungry. Are you going to eat first or feed her first?” he asked.
I am going to feed her first, of course!
“You should leave and give me some privacy!” I glowered at him.
“Which part of your body have I not seen before?”
“Don’t you think that you are acting strangely?”
“You’re my wife. How is that strange?” Anthony replied in a tone full of self-confidence.
I didn’t expect Rylee would come to Peakville Estate herself. Summer was already in a deep slumber by then.
I was halfway eating when the doorbell rang, and Anthony rose to his feet to greet the door. After a long moment of silence, I couldn’t help but look over to the door.
Much to my surprise, Rylee was on the front porch. Her complexion was extremely haggard and sickly pale.
In the few days that we hadn’t met, she looked like she’d become even skinnier than before.
Initially, I didn’t plan to head over. However, it would seem rude and inappropriate.
I caught wind of Rylee’s faint voice as I padded over to the door. “I want to stay out of your life as well and leave a good impression on you. At least, you would still think of me once in a while. Unlike now, I’m nothing but an annoyance to you! However, I have no choice. Anth, I came looking for you because you are my only hope.”
“Come in and talk,” I interjected before Anthony could reply.
Anthony whirled around to meet my gaze for a brief second before he stepped aside indifferently to let Rylee in.
Rylee didn’t show any surprise when she caught sight of my figure. Instead, her face darkened. “Anth, I’ll face death if you don’t help me,” she continued to beg him desperately.
Anthony had always been an aloof person. When it came to Rylee, his stance gravitated towards responsibility rather than affinity. “What do you want?” he asked her icily.
Rylee took a deep breath. She didn’t anticipate for Anthony to treat her in such a harsh manner. “Bring me to my mother,” she said with a pale face.
I was stunned by Rylee’s request. Why did she need Anthony’s help to meet her own mother?
“Alright,” Anthony replied brusquely. His demeanor remained as cold as ever.
He gave her a cold stare. “Joe will be responsible for taking care of you. Please refrain from coming here unless there’s something critical.”
Rylee’s face paled even further. “Okay!” There was a slight tremble in the tone of her voice as she spoke. She nodded her head as she tried to conceal the hurt gleaming in her eyes.
“It’s late now. Sienna and I have matters to attend to later. You should head back first,” Anthony continued emotionlessly, unmoved by Rylee’s wounded expression.
It was clearly an order to leave. Both Rylee and I could decipher the strict tone of his voice.
“Okay.” There was a trace of bitterness that flickered in her longing gaze. She left after that.
I pursed my lips as I watched her figure leave the villa. It was as if I could glimpse a hint of my past self in her lonely back. “Anthony, do you treat all women so heartlessly?”
“I won’t treat you that way.” Anthony turned to me. His dark gaze resembled the night sky.
I decided not to tease him any further. “Why does Rylee need your help to visit Cameron?” I asked curiously.
What happened between the two of them?
“Have you ever thought of looking for your biological parents?” Anthony asked me as his stare clouded over.
“Why did you change the topic so quickly?” For a moment, I was left speechless in shock.
“Answer my question,” Anthony’s brows pinched together.
“I’d be lying if I say no. However, it has been so many years. I wouldn’t know how to react if I ever meet them again. I suppose we wouldn’t have the chance to reunite. Besides, I believe they had no plans to reunite with me when they abandoned me back then. So, quite frankly, I no longer want to look for them anymore,” I said after a fleeting thought.
“Why did you ask me about that?” I asked as I met his strange gaze.
He shook his head. “Go upstairs and change. We’ll head out in a while!”
I couldn’t help but scowl when I recalled the message Nick sent me: Are we really meeting Cameron for a meal?
Anthony merely nodded—an indication that I should change my clothes.
At first, I wanted to deny his request. But on second thought, I decided to go along with him.
After freshening up in the bathroom, I put on a fresh outfit and dressed my face in a layer of light makeup. When I descended the stairs, Anthony had already packed Summer’s diapers and milk bottles.
“Anthony, did you change Summer’s diapers?” I asked casually as I saw his smooth and practiced movements.
He nodded in reply and moved the milk bottles into Summer’s stroller. “Let’s go,” Anthony called out.
I couldn’t help but feel useless when Anthony swiftly prepared Summer’s things before we headed out.
After pushing the stroller out of the villa, Anthony headed to the garage. While Anthony started the car, I waited patiently for him in the yard as I braced the stroller in one hand.
The sight of a kneeling woman outside the yard gate left me stupefied. Realization dawned upon me after a few moments. Rylee hasn’t left the villa!
At the same time, Anthony noticed Rylee as he drove over. Promptly, a deep frown graced his face.
Yet, he did not comment on Rylee’s presence. “Let’s go,” Anthony called out to me as he carried Summer onto the car.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.