Chapter 15 +25 BONUS " No need. I'm heading down the mountains now , " Ariel replied . She wasn't keen on sticking around and being a nuisance . Just as she was about to move away , a hand grabbed her wrist . She looked up and met Jayson's nonchalant gaze . He said , " You can stay . I'll change to another room . " Ariel frowned . She was about to pull her hand away when Jayson let go first and deliberately stepped away . " It'll be hard to explain to Grandma if you leave now , " he said . Realization dawned on Ariel , and she asked in disbelief , " You want me to cover for you and Nancy ? " She couldn't believe that he would do this just so it would be easier for him to explain to Betty . What exactly did he take her for ? Jayson looked at her as he adjusted his cufflinks . " None of this would be a problem if you hadn't shown up . " Ariel felt a surge of frustration rise within her . Was he implying that this was all her fault ? She pursed her lips and set a condition . " Fine , but you have to approve my resignation immediately . " Jayson narrowed his eyes slightly , smiling faintly as he replied , " Okay . " Ariel couldn't make out what his smile meant . She went straight to her room . As for what happened between them , no wonder Jayson hadn't told her about coming to Quillan's Peak . It turned out he was planning to bring Nancy here for a date . Had Ariel known about this , she wouldn't have agreed to come . She rubbed her temples . Though she no longer cared , she couldn't help but feel bothered . Ariel unpacked her clothes from her suitcase and then checked out the activities offered by the guesthouse . There was also a horse range with staff guiding the rides, which seemed pretty interesting . She decided to head over to the horse range . Ariel heard a woman's playful voice as soon as she arrived . " Stop rutting against me , Lucas ! You're being so shameless ! " " The horse is acting up , but you're blaming me for it ? " the man replied lazily , his tone full of mischief . Ariel froze in her steps , her gaze wandering over . A couple was riding a horse together - one of the man's hands was holding the reins from behind the woman , while his other hand tilted the woman's chin up as they shared a kiss . Perhaps her gaze had been too obvious as it made Lucas glance over . His gaze darkened , and he frowned . It seemed like he didn't appreciate being interrupted during their intimate moment . Ariel's pride was wounded by his gaze . She had been used to being protected by Lucas for over a decade . He had treated her like she was his one and only , never once speaking harshly to her . For many years , he had poured his love for her , and he was the first man she had ever fallen for Even when he got into trouble three years ago , Ariel had promised Morgan that she would marry Jayson in exchange for reducing Lucas ' sentence - just so he could get out sooner . Though she had let go of the past , he was still the most important family member to her . 1/2 Chapter 15 +25 BONUS But now that Lucas had become so indifferent and impatient , Ariel couldn't help but wonder what was real anymore . She had been with Jayson for three years , yet she still couldn't win his heart . However , Lucas had once loved her dearly . Would kinship change too when love faded ? Ariel did not bother greeting them . She hurried to leave . Wendy spotted her . " Ariel? I didn't know you were here as well . Come and have dinner with us ! My friend Nancy and her boyfriend are staying here too . " 12 Ariel was taken aback for a moment when she found out that Wendy and Nancy actually knew each other . Lucas would have known how terrible her married life had been then . But no one seemed to care about her well - being as Jayson's wife . " No need . I've eaten dinner already . " Ariel's mood plummeted suddenly , and she turned to leave . Wendy took another glance at her before nudging Lucas . " Your sister isn't looking too well - I wonder if she's sick . You should go check on her . " He remained unperturbed . " She's already an adult . I don't know why she's acting so fussy - she won't die from it anyway . " " Why are you so indifferent toward her ? " Wendy asked , confused . Lucas raised his brows and chuckled . " She's just my sister . Only you and Lori visited me for the past three years I was in prison . Wouldn't I know who to treat best ? " Wendy's face flushed red instantly . " Good to know that you care- " Ariel stopped coming out of her room . She felt uncomfortable no matter which couple she ran into . She was Jayson's wife and Lucas ' sister - the closest person to them in the past - but now she was completely shut out . Why bother tormenting herself ? She no longer cared . After browsing through a foreign drone forum for two hours , she took her medicine and slept through the night . Ariel decided to head down the mountain today . She stepped out of her room at 8:00 am . Right across from her , the door to the suite opened , and Jayson and Nancy walked out together . BIG SALE : 3500 BONUS FREE FOR YOU ! X Click to get it Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!