Miss Pendleton (Update to C.222 END) - Chapter 76
Upon reaching the lakeside, they each picked out suitable stones for skipping.The boys began skipping stones, and Mr. Dalton, watching quietly, approached them to teach them about posture and angles.In a rather serious atmosphere, the boys obediently followed their uncle’s instructions.
Laura closely observed Daniel and George.They diligently followed their uncle’s words.At first, she thought they were afraid of their stern uncle, but upon closer inspection, that wasn’t the case.
They occasionally glanced at their uncle.Sneaking looks, as if gauging his mood.They followed his teachings with fear and impatience.But at times, when their uncle offered small acknowledgments and encouragement, their eyes sparkled with a momentary gleam.Laura closely watched their eyes.In the boys’ gazes toward their uncle, there was admiration.Admiration for an adult man far bigger, smarter, and stronger than themselves.
They began throwing stones across the water’s surface as their uncle had taught them.The stones bounced, plop, plop, across the water.They got excited and immersed themselves in stone-skipping.
Mr. Dalton stepped back and came to Laura’s side.The two stood quietly, watching the boys.The backs of the boys diligently throwing stones toward the river.The gentle ripples spreading as the stones hit the water.
Mr. Dalton broke the silence first.
“This is where I first skipped stones.”
“At this lake?”
“Yes. With William. I was eight, perhaps.”
“Younger than Daniel and George are now. Was there someone to teach you back then? Like you’re doing for these boys?”
“My brother-in-law took that role. He was obsessed with hunting back then, just as he is now, but when I came to him, he paid me quite a bit of attention. His way of treating his brother-in-law, I suppose.”
“It must feel like returning to childhood when you come to Dunville Park.”
“You’re right. My boyhood memories are more tied to Dunville Park than to Whitefield.”
The two stood silently, watching the two little ones skipping stones.
She tried to imagine little Ian Dalton.Being aware of the grown man standing beside her, a head taller with broad shoulders, made it hard to picture.She tried to paint a mental image over the two boys in front of her.
When male lead is the homewrecker
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
I’ve read the novel below twice already. Girls, I’m highly recommending it to you!
The female lead? Not a good person.
The second male lead? Not a good person.
The male lead? Willingly plays the third party, breaking up the female and second male lead’s relationship despite all the warnings from his friends—so yeah, he’s definitely not a good person either.
Basically, nobody in this novel is simple-minded or without scheming.
The female lead starts off as the male lead’s secretary, but don’t worry—later on, she takes over the company while the male lead steps back to support her. He won’t steal her spotlight, overshadow her, or dull her shine.
I love novels where men are out here snatching wigs, tearing each other down, and going to war just to win the female lead’s affection. And this is exactly that kind of novel. Most of Hai Dai Ran’s works have this dynamic. You’ll see the male characters’ emotions being pushed to the absolute extreme.
There’s even a scene where the second male lead exposes the male lead online for being a homewrecker. The brotherhood immediately gangs up on him, dragging him through the mud. I find it compelling —it completely flips reality on its head, where usually, women are the ones fighting over a man and getting torn apart by the sisterhood.
For me, female leads in the novels I read should only struggle in their careers, not in love. But if the brainless romantics in the story are all men? I have zero complaints.
I’ve pretty much read all of Hai Dai Ran’s novels and even translated all of them—her works are just my thing. I’ll slowly upload everything here. One day, when my website is official, I hope I can invite her to join as one of the star authors.
Here’s the story synopsis:
One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé.
Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead
Intro 1:
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
With blood trickling from his clenched fist, Rong Xiu gazed at the woman before him, his eyes clouded with anguish. Hidden in the wardrobe, he had witnessed Fan Xia – the woman he desperately loved – in an intimate embrace with her fiancé. Yet his heart still yearned for her, defying all reason.
Fan Xia, the elegant and composed assistant, carried something mysterious in her eyes whenever she looked at her fiancé, Wen Lan Sheng. Strange occurrences began to surface – secret meetings with the young Gu Jin Yi, an unexplained withdrawal of 5,000 yuan… Then suddenly, her fiancé’s sister, Wen Jing, violently attacked her.
In this matriarchal society, Rong Xiu had risen to become the chairman of a powerful healthcare conglomerate, breaking through gender prejudices. But for the first time, he willingly stepped into the shadows as the other man, disregarding his friends’ warnings to become her secret lover.
Because he had discovered the truth – Fan Xia wasn’t the pure angel everyone believed her to be. And perhaps, he was the only one capable of helping her execute her mysterious plan…
Intro 2:
Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia.
He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years.
Watched her go public with her boyfriend.
Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding.
Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of.
The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire.
Fan Xia, how can I have you!
【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】
1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy
2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition
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It’s progressing a bit slowly, but nicely… I hope there won’t be unnecessary distances between them due to misunderstandings.
I think this trip to Bath will be good to Laura. Meeting these women will inspire her to be more confident. I just hope her ex and Mr. Dalton don’t ruin it.
Each chapter leaves me in suspense for the future. Although the readers are given assurance from Laura’s feelings since the carriage kiss, I can’t help but doubt the next steps for this couple! Ian’s feeling are deep and tumultuous like waves against a cliff. I can only hope that when the two finally meet, he will remain level headed.