Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
“What? Don’t even think about it… Ah!” She gasped and whimpered in pain as Halston pinched her hip.
After a while, she figured it out.
“I think I heard something!” Francine leaned against the door in delight.
Francine groaned when she heard Flossie shout again. “Ugh, Halston has no idea how to be gentle. He can’t be rough with her if he loves her… After this, I’m going to have to teach him a lesson! I’m not going to let him frighten Flossie away.”
Flossie had been acting for a while and was exhausted, so she tapped Halston on the shoulder and hissed, “Don’t just keep quiet. Move around a little! I can’t possibly be the only one acting.’
It was now his turn to be uncomfortable. “I refuse to do something as embarrassing as that.” He avoided her gaze stubbornly.
“What double standards are these?! It’s humiliating for me too! You’d better make some noise, or else your mother will think you’re just bullying me. Make some noise, quick!”
She whacked his shoulder threateningly, but his lips were pursed tightly.
When she saw this, she pondered for a bit before coming up with an idea. Grinning wickedly, she wiggled her fingers, then lunged forward and started tickling him.
Halston immediately lost control and started yelling. “Ah! Hahaha, stop!
Stop it!”
Flossie couldn’t help but laugh. “I didn’t think this would work on you, but I’m glad it did. Scream louder and beg me!”
She continued to tickle him until he was gasping.
“Okay, okay! I beg you, please let me go.” His voice sounded pained as he gave in to her orders.
Francine leaned against the door, looking more and more confused. “This doesn’t sound right. Now it’s Halston screaming… Is he getting beaten up?” “How can that be? Mrs. Guajardo is so graceful and delicate, like a feeble, wealthy lady. She couldn’t possibly do such heinous things.”
“Ah, you don’t know her. Don’t be deceived by her kind exterior – she’s actually a tough fighter on the inside. She reminds me of myself when I was younger!”
“If that’s the case, don’t be concerned. It demonstrates Mrs. Guajardo’s ability to keep Mr. Guajardo in check. Well, I never imagined Mr. Guajardo would have such a day. I’m embarrassed to hear what’s going on inside.” Lisa couldn’t help but cover her face as she imagined what was happening.
“You’re right… She can keep him in check!” Francine’s eyes shone and she praised Flossie, saying, “Flossie is a gem. She excels at everything, even this! She really is flawless. Oh, my wish to have a grandchild seems to be coming true.”
They quickly left, and the electricity was suddenly restored.
Halston and Flossie had no idea their strategy would be so successful. When the lights came back on, they were in a very intimate position. Flossie was straddling Halston as she tickled him, and Halston’s arms were wrapped around Flossie’s waist possessively.
However, when the lights came on, they froze, looking embarrassed.
“Looks like we no longer need to act.” Flossie dusted her clothes and got off him awkwardly.
Halston also felt uneasy, and he muttered under his breath, “Yeah, it seems like there’s no need for it anymore.”
Flossie went to open the door, and it opened promptly. She sighed in relief and turned to Halston. “Everything was just a misunderstanding. I’m sorry for bothering you.”
“What is the misunderstanding?” His voice was firm but playful. “You haven’t told me who you’re searching for yet.”
“Nobody.” It was clear from Margaret’s messages that Halston had not abducted Adie and Abby. That meant that the whole Guajardo family was unaware of the children’s existence.
“You wouldn’t just come all the way here for nothing,” Halston’s gaze was searching as he stared into her eyes.
“The reason for my visit is…” She paused briefly before remarking cynically, “I came to see whether you really are dead. After all, you were supposedly reduced to ashes in a cemetery.”
He wasn’t upset. “Are you happy I’m alive?” He sarcastically said, crossing his arms against his chest and leaning against the door frame.
She rolled her eyes at him and turned around. “I’m not going to give up. Since you’re still alive, our war has officially begun.”
Flossie went down the stairs and spotted Timothy pretending to read the newspapers on the sofa.
She squinted at the old man suspiciously. “Were you in on this, Grandpa Guajardo?”
Flossie’s expression was grave as she stood before Timothy.
The old man looked up at her innocently. “What do you mean? I’ve just finished reading the news.”
Flossie pursed her lips. “You can drop the act, Grandpa. There’s no way you would have been able to read in the dark, and besides… your newspaper is upside down.”
Flossie raised an eyebrow at him expectantly.
“Hmm… I…” The old man mumbled in embarrassment and adjusted the newspaper. Refusing to admit defeat, he just went along with it. “Since I’m farsighted. I’m accustomed to reading things upside down. This is actually the easiest way for me to read.’
“Is that right? I don’t believe you.’ Flossie was initially upset, but couldn’t help giggling at the old man’s antics.
Seeing her laugh, he gently laid down the newspaper and said, “Flossie, don’t blame us for doing that… We just want you back. Unfortunately, like me, you have no acting talent. Your little performance earlier might have been enough to deceive Francine, but it’s not enough to fool me.”
Flossie sighed and said softly, “Grandpa Guajardo, you were married before, so you know how it should be. I used to adore Halston, but many years have passed, and my feelings for him have faded. I’m sure Halston feels the same way. How can two people with no affection for each other marry?”
“Child, you have no understanding of Halston or yourself. You two have feelings for each other, but…”
“Grandpa Guajardo, you don’t have to say anything – I’ve already made up my mind. Please inform Francine that if something like this happens again, she should not blame me for being disrespectful to her.”
With that, Flossie turned around and walked away. That was Flossie – either she didn’t make a choice, or she made one and never looked back. Even if she did have regrets, she would keep moving forward.
Plus, she never had any regrets!
Timothy sighed in the living room after Flossie had gone. He glared at the corner of the stairs and said, “She’s gone. Stop hiding and come out!’
Halston emerged from behind the stairs. His attractive face was frigid, and dissatisfaction was written all over it.
“Did you hear what Flossie said?”
“Yes.”
“Do you regret your actions? She has no intention of reconciling with you. You were determined to divorce back then, so will you put your pride aside now and get her back?”
“Who says I want to get her back?” Halston stuffed his hands in his pockets and said arrogantly.
“What? Are you prepared to let her go then? Did you forget that you’ve been sobbing every night for the last four years?”
Timothy’s comments injured Halston’s pride, and he scowled. “Grandpa, I told you not to bring that up. I wasn’t crying because of her; I was crying because I was watching a depressing movie. Can you and Mom stop destroying my image?”
“What do you have to be embarrassed about? When I courted your grandmother, and your father courted your mother, we used the same strategies. If I were you, I would have begged on my knees, sobbed to her, and apologized a million times over to make her return. What do you intend to do about your relationship with Flossie? Are you sure you want to give it up?”
Halston’s stare was intense and serious. “Love cannot be forced. If she no longer loves me, the only way to win her back… is to make her fall in love with me again!”
Flossie returned to her apartment late at night after the children had fallen asleep.
Margaret heard the ruckus and went outside, wearing a jacket over her pyjamas.
“Where have you been, Miss Flossie? The kids were waiting for you all night.”
“I went to the Guajardo residence to search for the children, but it was a mistake. Halston, like the rest of the Guajardo family, was unaware of Adie and Abby’s existence.” Flossie gave an awkward chuckle. Her cheeks flushed subconsciously as she remembered what had transpired earlier.