The sexy nightgown she gave to Ivanka was something she and Angela bought for Nicole.
When Janet heard that Sven wanted another baby, she immediately thought of giving Nicole such gift. But now that Janet gave it to Ivanka, Janet needed to find a new one to replace it.
Angela was also carrying a handbag. "Oh look, I have here a wooden hairbrush just for you. Happy birthday, Ivanka!"
It has been a long time since Ivanka received any birthday gifts, "Thank you so much," said she with tearful eyes.
"You're very welcome. Go enjoy your time with Brian. We shall leave you two lovebirds alone!" Janet nudged Ivanka to Brian who stood behind them. It was such a strong nudge that Ivanka would've fallen, if Brian didn't catch her.
After seeing what she had done, Janet felt embarrassed, so she hurriedly grabbed Angela and said, "You two have great time!"
Those two girls were gone like a gust of wind. Ivanka watched them go with a pleased smile.
"I'm sorry..." The man's apology came out of nowhere, confusing Ivanka. She propped herself up out of his arms and looked at him.
Brian had never acted so intimate with her in public.
Aware of her confusion, Brian explained, "I wasn't being considerate of your feelings. It will not happen again."
Setting his eyes on the spot where Janet was a few minutes ago, he became deep in thought. He was relieved now that he knew someone else was taking good care of her. It was no longer his responsibility to do so.
Tracking his trail of sight, Ivanka knew what Brian had in mind.
Carefully interrupting his thoughts, she said, "It is nothing. Let's go."
If he was not the one who rescued her at the hotel at that time, she wouldn't have allowed herself to bow to go through this.
But she didn't have a choice.
Brian looked at her from behind and told himself that Janet had her own happiness now. He should, instead, focus on his own family, especially the woman beside him.
It was his first time to hold a woman's hand.
Ivanka wanted to withdraw her hand because she was too nervous. Finally, she stopped struggling.
On the seventh floor of the mall, Angela asked Janet, "Was that Brian? Your admirer?"
She didn't know he was already married.
"That was a long time ago. Don't you see that he has a wife now? Do not mention it again." Janet whole-heartedly wished Brian and Ivanka happiness with each other and a peaceful life together.
Angela nodded and asked, "But who about that Bill?"
"Bill... I almost forgot about him. Let's ask him out someday and have a meal together." Janet pondered if she should take Bill out, so he wouldn't just stay at home and fill his mind with nonsense.
"Did he lose an arm?" Apparently, word had already spread about him.
Bill was a famous playboy in C country, and he was always surrounded by lots of friends. Rumors had been going on that he was already back, but nobody had seen him yet.
"Yes, he did. Hey, Angela, do you think it's possible that your father or Sven can make him an artificial limb?" She thought that it might be easier for him if he got one.
Even though Angela's father and brother were both excellent doctors, they knew nothing about artificial limb technology.
"I shall ask them. I will let you know once I do."
"Good," Janet nodded, but she also wasn't sure if Bill wanted one.
It was already dusk when Janet and Angela split outside the mall. Janet rode in her car and drove to a corner bistro where she bought some takeout for Daniel.
She sighed upon looking at the paperbag. How could she not know how to cook?
Why did she not inherit the brilliant cooking skills of her parents?
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