He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 144

That night, I tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

The next day, I got up early and went to the set.

The makeup artist let out a gasp. “Ms. Louise, your dark circles are so noticeable!”

I stared into the makeup mirror, my expression weary. “Sorry, I went to bed too late last night. Just put on a few extra layers of concealer.”

While acting. I couldn’t get into character. My mind kept flashing images of Rhys and Caspian.

Their two handsome faces replayed in my head like a film reel.

Cut!” the director yelled through his megaphone, a flicker of doubt in his eyes. “You’re not on your game today. Are you too tired? Go take a break for a bit.”

nodded and walked over to a rocking chair. As soon as I sat down, a crew member handed me a thermos.

Ms. Louise, this is from your boyfriend. He made you some hot soup and told you to drink it while it’s warm.”

opened the lid, and a fragrant aroma wafted out. The warm steam swirled up, melting the snowflakes on my eyelashes.

hys came to visit the set so early today?

wave of joy washed over me. I turned to look around and spotted a familiar figure outside the fence.

saw Caspian leaning halfway over, waving at me, a confident smile on his face.

emembering his arrogant words from last night, I instantly lost my appetite. I tossed the thermos back to the crew member like a hot potato. “I don’t want it. Go head and dump it out”

fter a half–hour break, I collected my thoughts and returned to the set.

What I didn’t expect was that I had underestimated Caspian’s persistence and shamelessness.

During the three hours of filming, he kept sending in water, pasta, hand warmers, and other things. I either made excuses and sent them back or gave them to ther people.

is the sun began to set, Rhys appeared right on time.

My eyes lit up, and I jogged over to him. “Why are you so late today?”

Something came up,” Rhys said, tucking a hand warmer into my arms, his eyes on Casplan. “Why is he here ton?”

Louise, he’s American too, right? You two… have you met before?”

didn’t miss the flicker of disappointment and suspicion in his eyes.

ooking into his clear, Jade green eyes, a thousand words got stuck in my throat. In the end, I couldn’t le

Yes, we know each other,” I heard myself say. “Its name is Caspian Reeves. He’s my… ex husband.”

briefly explained that we had divorced three years ago due to a crisis of trust and fundamental differences.

As for the rest, I didn’t want to bring it up again.

thys nodded thoughtfully and was about to say more when the director came over and interrupted our conversation.

Chapter 17

“Louise, there’s a business dinner you need to attend tonight.”

Rhys frowned and looked at me intently. “Can you skip it?”

His hand was very warm on the back of mine, and he seemed a little nervous.

I squeezed his hand for a few seconds, then gently pulled my fingers away and gave him an apologetic smile. “Don’t worry. I’ve always handled these things. Ill be fine.”

Hearing this, Rhys had no choice but to let go, his guard down a little.

The bright moon hung in the sky. In the private room at the restaurant, several producers were unusually enthusiastic.

Louise, don’t be shy! Drink up! Cheers!”

Countless glasses were raised. I couldn’t refuse their hospitality, so I had a few symbolic drinks with them.

Gradually, a fog clouded my vision. Something felt wrong. My head was groggy, and my temples throbbed as if they were being pierced by a hundred needles.

I’m going to the restroom.” With that, I stood up, holding onto the wall for support, and started to leave.

but just one step from the door, I swayed and collapsed onto the sofa.

he moment before I closed my eyes, I saw a blurry figure enter the room.

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