Love Is a Sweet Addiction

When she made the call, Esther’s heart suddenly tightened when she heard the beep inside. She was actually very nervous.

It had been half a month since she got married. This was the first time she had called Terence. She did not know if he would be angry or if he would dislike her for disturbing him and be annoyed.

The phone rang for a long time before someone finally picked it up. It was Terence.

“What’s the matter?” He said in a deep and hoarse voice.

Was he asleep? Did he go to bed so early?

She tried to say something, but she felt as if a ball of cotton had been stuffed into her throat. “It’s me, Terence.”

“I know.”

He knew about it? How did he know?

She didn’t have time to think about it. She continued to speak carefully, “I have something to ask you.”

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So hateful! Terence was so serious that she didn’t even dare to continue.

However, it was not easy for her to call him. She could not give up just like that. Even if she might be rejected by him, she had to give it a try.

“Well, tomorrow night is my sister’s birthday party. I want you to go with me.”

“Your sister?”

“Yes.”

“Do you have a good relationship with her?”

Esther was a little embarrassed. Was he mocking her?

“It’s precisely because we don’t get along well with each other so that I have to go.” She said helplessly. “She wants me to go to her birthday party with you.”

“To go there with me?” Terence laughed. “Esther, can’t you even see through her thoughts? Are you that stupid?”

“Of course I know what she means. She wanted me to take you there and humiliate me, but I can’t back down just because of this. Isn’t this clearly a sign of lack of confidence?”

Terence’s eyebrows cocked. “Then aren’t you afraid that I’ll bring shame to you?”

Esther pondered for a moment before saying, “Everyone’s appearance is given by their parents. I don’t think it’s embarrassing. Besides, if I really care about this, I wouldn’t have married you back then. Since we have got married, there was no need to hide it anymore. It’s better to stand in front of the public. So … I hope you can go to the birthday party with me.”

Terence was silent on the other end of the phone.

Esther waited for a while. Minutes later, she didn’t hear his answer, so she carefully asked, “Is that okay?”

“But I care.” After pondering for a while, Terence gave his answer.

“You care?”

“Esther, do you think I won’t be embarrassed?”

Esther was speechless. “Is this why you stay at home every day and don’t go out?”

Before Terence could reply, she sighed and comforted him, “Terence, why do you care so much about the secular opinions? It’s so tiring to live like this. Everyone has their own value. Some are ugly but positive, living happily and confidently, while others are more beautiful than celebrities, but they spend all day playing around, which is meaningless. Besides, all those richest people in the country all look ordinary or even ugly. But they are still very respected. I think my mother is right. I can’t look for a handsome husband, because no matter how handsome a man is, he will still turn ugly when he gets old.”

After saying so much, she stopped and waited for his response.

However, she only received two words, which sounded like ridicule. “What else?”

“What else?” Esther was stunned.

“I think you should be more confident. If you look down on yourself, then don’t expect others to look up to you.”

“Nice.”

“Then, Terence, do you agree to go with me?” Esther rejoiced.

“I’m sorry. I’m not the richest man and I’m not positive either. I’m just a sickly person who is laughed at by thousands of people, so I’m not going to embarrass you, Mrs. Gibson.”

Esther felt that she was poured cold water. She was speechless instantly. She said so much just now, but Terence didn’t seem to hear a word.

Feeling that he was going to hang up, Esther hurriedly said, “Terence, don’t hang up.”

“Is there anything else?”

“I … I’m begging you, please. Do you really want your wife to go to the birthday party alone and get laughed at by them? Besides, I’m your wife. Embarrassing me is the same as embarrassing you.”

“You can choose not to go as well.”

“But I’ve already promised her. If I don’t go, they will think I have no confidence, and then they will seize this opportunity to humiliate me. Please come with me. Just take it as a chance to fight for yourself.”

“Thank you for being so considerate for me, but my life is almost gone. Why do I still need to care about the reputation?” Terence laughed at himself and hung up the phone decisively.

Esther was stunned for a moment. She knew that he had hung up the phone, but she still didn’t give up and shouted at the microphone several times.

She didn’t take the phone out of her ear until she couldn’t hear him at all.

He actually rejected her without hesitation!

Damn! The next time he needed help, she would definitely refuse him.

Now she could only think of other ways. Should she go alone or bring a pseudo husband with her as Serena suggested?

Thinking for a long time, she finally chose Serena’s plan. However, she specifically told Serena to choose an ordinary man who was about the same age as Terence. It would be easier to be found out if she brought a man who was too handsome.

Serena was really great. She found a dozen pictures of men for her to select.

Looking for a long time, Esther finally picked a relatively ordinary-looking man who looked quite elegant. Because in her mind, although Terence’s health was not good, he had lived in a noble family since he was young, so he had always been elegant and gentle.

The man was Reid who was optimistic and energetic. He usually worked as a bartender in a bar, so he dressed and talked gentlemanly. Most importantly, she and Esther were able to get along when they first met, and they had good communication.

After listening to Esther’s instructions, he patted his chest and guaranteed. “Don’t worry. Although I’m not that professional, acting is still not difficult for me.”

“Alright, I’ll treat you to dinner after the matter is settled,” Esther promised.

“That’ll be great, but…” Reid blinked at her and smiled. “If you can help me pursue Serena, I will be even happier.”