Patrick saw Jane’s surprised expression and a smile appeared in his eyes. When you like someone, everything they do seems adorable.
He held Jane’s hand, took a step forward, and encircled her waist. “I missed you, so I came to see you. Finally got some time off.”
While saying this, there was a hint of grievance in Patrick’s tone, but he only expressed it this way in front of Jane.
Jane couldn’t help but laugh. She pulled her hand away from Patrick’s grip and whispered, “Couldn’t you come during the day or after work? It’s already midnight. Don’t you rest at the Water Moon Community?”
As soon as Jane mentioned the Water Moon Community, Patrick’s head began to ache. Nowadays, he was not only busy with the company but also the North Bay Amusement Park project. After returning home, he had to deal with Candice, especially the latter, leaving him mentally and physically exhausted.
“If I interpret your words correctly, can I say that my dear wife is jealous?” Patrick looked at Jane’s face and, after giving it some thought, burst into laughter. He leaned close to her ear, speaking softly and seductively.
“At this moment, forget about the Water Moon Community. I miss you every day and just want to be with you.”
He walked behind Jane, his hands encircling her waist, his chin resting on Jane’s shoulder. He lightly brushed her earlobe with his lips.
Jane turned slightly, swaying in Patrick’s embrace, facing him directly. She cradled his face in her hands, showing a gentle smile.
“Alright, I know you miss me. I feel the same… I’m glad you came today, but – we should prioritize the big picture. You’ll have to endure a bit for now.”
Jane blinked at him, playfully, and stood on her tiptoes to plant a kiss on Patrick’s forehead. “Don’t be upset. Oh, by the way, Candice moved into the Water Moon Community some time ago. Is there anything unusual about her?”
Patrick sighed, and both of them sat on the sofa. Patrick thought about Candice’s recent actions and said to Jane, “These days, Candice keeps pestering me. Sometimes she even deliberately comes to the study to bring me snacks and soup… Tonight, she asked if I’ve been busy lately, whether there’s a big project at the company. I think she’s about to take some action.”
If Candice was really Candy, there was no way she would do such things. This woman seemed more and more like she had a hidden agenda for being around him.
Jane pondered for a moment, her fingertips pressing against her lower lip. She suddenly thought of a good idea, but it would require Patrick to endure a bit.
She looked at Patrick, hesitated for a while, and finally spoke, “I think, since someone is instructing her to get close to you, we can use this opportunity to turn the tables. How about you leak information about the amusement park proposal to her? Let’s see how she reacts. Invite the wolf into the den?”
Patrick nodded involuntarily but quickly realized something was wrong. Was Jane asking him to approach Candice willingly?
He pursed his lips and jokingly asked Jane, “If I understand you correctly, you want me to get closer to her? Aren’t you jealous?”
Jane was momentarily caught off guard by his question. She choked for a moment, then smiled. However, she deliberately avoided Patrick’s gaze, sat up straight, and intertwined her fingers.
To be honest, there would be a hint of jealousy, but she was usually more rational. Moreover, if they didn’t resolve Candice’s issue, she and Patrick could never live happily together.
Endure it, what difference does it make?
However, Patrick obviously didn’t think so. After seeing Jane’s expression, he was not very happy. Although there was more of a joking and teasing element, any discerning person could tell that he was truly jealous now.
“Do you want me to be with Candice?” Patrick asked.
Jane was genuinely stunned. She turned her head and looked at Patrick in surprise. Before she could ask with a smile, he gently pinched her cheek.
Patrick’s face suddenly enlarged in front of her eyes, so close.
“Or did you spend more time with Osborn while I wasn’t around? Do you often chat with him?”
Men in love are both childish and possessive.
Only now did Jane truly understand that the so-called “melodramatic literature” on the internet was not groundless.
She looked at Patrick with a helpless glance, unable to think of what to say for a while. Instead of saying anything, she just moved a bit farther from him, lightly picked up the cup in front of her, and blew on the rising steam.
…
The online public opinion couldn’t calm down for a while, but Carl’s team was trying their best to contain the rumors. After all, Nana was an ordinary person, and the private lives of ordinary people were just as important as those of celebrities, which was a principle Jane had always adhered to in the company.
Patrick was still busy with the North Bay Amusement Park project. The press conference video had been released online, and regarding his jealousy and the matter with Candice, he had made up his mind.
“Patrick, you’re back!”
When Patrick returned to the Water Moon Community after work, Candice still greeted him as usual, sticking to him.
“Yeah.”
Patrick’s eyes carried a slight smile. Wearing a mask was his specialty, except in front of Jane. His hand brushed Candice’s cheek, and his thumb lightly rubbed, “I came back a bit late today. Did the nurse take good care of you? You must take care of yourself.”
“When you’re not around, I take my medicine on time, and the nurse says I’m recovering quickly.”
They exchanged pleasantries for a while. During dinner, Candice didn’t eat much and just silently watched Patrick.
Patrick was a bit puzzled and instinctively asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Patrick, you’ve lost weight recently… Is work very busy? Do you need me to stew some supplements for you? I can bring them to the company for you tomorrow.”
Getting to the point, Patrick’s hand with the spoon paused for a moment. He shook his head casually and said with a relaxed tone, “No, the company has just acquired the land at North Bay, planning to build an amusement park. We’re currently finalizing the details of the proposal and the surrounding environment of the construction site. So, I’m a bit busy.”
“After this project is finalized in a while, I’ll be more relaxed. Then, I’ll have more time to accompany you. But in these days, I need to focus on planning the proposal, so I… will mostly be in the study.”