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Samantha sat motionless on the sofa.
Positioned on either side of her were two adorable kids, mirroring her tranquil disposition.
Moments later, Ryland spoke up. “Mommy. I’ll go wash some fruits for you. We have your favorite grapes.”
Isaac chimed in. “Ms. Johansson, I’ll tum on the TV for you.”
Francis’s voice resonated from the kitchen, “Samantha, tonight I shall prepare a delectable baked fish for
Why did she suddenly feel as though she was being lavished upon by three identical men?
Samantha swiftly tapped her temple
Deep within, she reminded herself. “Do not be beguiled by appearances. Men, as beings, possessed intricate complexities.
She could engage in playful banter with others and then swiftly retreat.
However, if someone attempted to flirt with her, she instinctively repelled them.
Although she claimed to be well–versed in the realm of love, her actual experience in such affairs was nonexistent
Therefore, when confronted with these circumstances, she found herself at a loss.
She had no inkling of what to do.
“Mommy, today Ryland wants to stay here and live with you, Ryland grasped Samantha’s arm, employing an endearing lactic.
Samantha glanced at him and asked, “And did Alec grant his approval for this arrangement?”
“If I choose not to return, he can’t do anything to me. Besides, they remain oblivious to your current dwelling place.
Ryland covered his mouth and chuckled mischievously.
Samantha was left speechless, her thoughts swirling in disbelief. “What shall I do with such an astute son
Not long thereafter, Francis completed the dinner preparations, defily maneuvering about as if he were in his own home.
Samantha genuinely questioned whether that fellow had been there before.
Four sumptuous dishes and a tantalizing soup adorned the dining table, it was all home–cooked delights.
It included spicy grilled chicken and honey–glazed roast duck bought in advance, and the baked bass with herbs, creamy tomato soup, and Tater tots, which was meticulously prepared by Francis
The spread before them was a feast for the senses.
Francis, ever attentive, had also brought along his own bottle of red wine and wine glasses. He poured modest amounts into Two glasses, one for Samantha and the other for himself.
“Here, give it a try, Francis offered the red wine to Samantha.
Samantha took a moment to inhale its aroma before taking a sip.
Instantly, a contented expression graced her face.
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Vinexus?” she inquired
“Indeed. Francis nodded, his gaze fixated upon Samantha, brinting with admiration.
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He was lost in his thoughts Tight, This girl, rumored to be ignorant and lacking knowledge, was far from it
She possessed not only ski
an impressive knowledge of wine and tobacco. Her demeanor exuded a captivating
liberation, an unbounded sand a captivating charm that effortlessly enchanted those around her.
In this world, mumerous individuals failed to recognize true gems. Yet, perhaps it is a stroke of fortune that they remain oblivious to her inherent worth. This way, she belonged solely to me.
However, she does have her flaws, particularly her academic performance. Well, I will provide her with some tutoring later on. After all, she was the one boasting about gaining admission to Elstunda University
The meal was filled with joy and laughter. Ryland chattered about interesting things at kindergarten, Isaac occasionally joined in the conversation, and Samantha kept teasing them while Francis listened with a smile.
After the meal, the two little brats voluntarily took charge of washing the dishes.
Samantha settled herself on the sofa, indulging in a platter of post–meal fruits.
Francis approached her and remarked, “I brought you some study materials for review,”
Samantha took the materials and casually flipped through them
Well, it seems decent enough. There’s substance to it, Samantha remarked.
Francis inquired, “Do you comprehend it?”
Samantha swiftly retorted, her confidence unwavering, “Why wouldn’t I be able to understand?”
Francis‘ eyes darkened as he pondered for a few seconds
“So, if I am not mistaken, the intentional scoring of 24 points was a deliberate choice on your part?” His voice carried a subtle nuance of inquiry.
Samantha rubbed her chin, contemplating “It wasn’t necessarily intentional. I simply wanted to assess the actual content of this hyped–up mock exam. I didn’t anticipate it being so lackluster and unchallenging. Her voice trailed off.
“I will
prepare a set of test papers for you to work on tonight.” Francis stated before he excused himself.
Approximately ten minutes later, he returned, carrying a stack of test papers.
Samantha glanced at them briefly before promptly starting to write.
After approximately forty minutes, she finally ceased her steady stream of writing
A profound darkness clouded Francis‘ eyes
No wonder she had questioned the difficulty of gaining admission to Elstunda University to her Class One homeroom teacher the previous day.
I became glaringly apparent that her level of competence far exceeded the mere confines of Elstunda University. She possessed the potential to grace the hallowed halls of the most esteemed international universities in New Yorksland.
The set of test papers he had meticulously prepared covered subjects such as Clusian, mathematics, foreign languages, and comprehensive sciences. Most of the questions were sourced from entrance exams of international universities.
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The level of difficulty surpassed the local college SAT by leaps and bounds.
Yet, without a moment’s hesitation.
fully completed the exam in a mere forty minutes.
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The entire process unfolded effortlessly as she immediately embarked on each question, effortlessly transcribing her answers onto the page without the need for extensive contemplation or rough drafts.
Her intelligence, or rather, the profound depth of knowledge within her mind, had surpassed that of an average individual.
At that moment, the realization dawned upon Francis with resounding clarity. His beloved Samantha was not a mere halfwit but a prodigious genius!
Francis gazed at her as if he were looking at his own reflection.
Despite being misunderstood, prejudiced against, and mocked by the world, it couldn’t impede his progress.
Suddenly, an overwhelming desire to embrace her welled up within him.
Without hesitation, Francis asked directly, “Samantha, may I hug you?”
Samantha, taken aback by the suddenness of Francis‘ request, found herself momentarily stunned.
But before she could respond, Francis had already enveloped her in a warm embrace..
The two children who had just emerged from the kitchen silently observed the scene before quietly retreating back to the kitchen.
At that moment, Samantha was bewildered by Francis‘ sudden embrace
Both of them remained motionless, forgetting to break away from each other.
Samantha could only perceive the delightful scent emanating from Francis.
It was the signature scent of The Chancellor’s signature Treasurer.
A subtle hint of tobacco permeated the air.
She greedily inhaled deeply, feeling an instant urge to indulge in smoking.
With a slight twist of her body, she uttered, “Um, could you spare a Treasurer for me?” Francis remained silent but produced a box of Treasurer, extending it towards Samantha. “Here you go, it’s all yours,” he murmured, his voice warm with generosity.
Samantha’s heart brimmed with joy. This box of Treasurer was worth thousands of dollars.
Samantha delicately plucked a cigarette from the box, relishing in the rich aroma that wafted up to her nose.
With a sense of anticipation, she placed it between her lips
Francis, ever attentive, graciously ignited her cigarette before lighting his own.
Together, they held their respective cigarettes between their slender fingers, exhaling wisps of smoke into the air.
The two endearing children, who had once again emerged from the kitchen, silently observed the scene before deciding it was best to retreat back to the kitchen again.
Curiosity flickered within Francis, prompting him to inquire, “How did you begin smoking?”
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Samantha glanced at him and her gaze filled with disdain. “What’s wrong? Can’t girls smoke?” she retorted.
She despised the unfairness of certain activities being deemed acceptable only for men while women were denied the same freedoms..
Everyone has two eyes and a nose!
Why should it be that only men can engage in certain things while women can’t?
It’s not just men who resent being told what they can’t do. Samantha dislikes it just as much!
As for Francis, he simply smiled and replied, “I’m not saying you can’t smoke, I’m merely curious as to why you started.”
However, as soon as those words left his lips, Samantha’s expression underwent a sudden change,
Earlier, when she challenged him, even though she was angry, there was still a spark of liveliness within her.
But now, that vibrant energy had dissipated, leaving behind a sense of desolation.
Francis silently observed her.
Her complexion seemed slightly pallid.
She seemed distant, lost in her own thoughts.
A profound sense of detachment clung to her, echoing within the swirling tendrils of smoke.
Francis pondered to himself, “She must have her own story, just like me.”
If he was hesitant to easily reveal his own scars, then undoubtedly she would be even more guarded.
Francis sighed inwardly, acknowledging the long and winding path that lay ahead in his quest to win Samantha’s heart. He still had much work ahead of him.
With a wave of his hand, he beckoned the two endearing children, who eagerly rushed over to Samantha. Their voices filled with adoration for their sweet mommy.
Ryland pleaded eagerly, “Mommy, let’s play poker!”
After all, since his Mommy and Daddy had just enjoyed drinks and cigarettes, playing poker couldn’t be too much to ask for, right?
However, little did he know what awaited him next…
