Chapter 5 Slutty
Margaret frowned, “What did I do?”
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Samson gritted his teeth and said, “Why are you dressed like this? So Slutty!”
What?
Slutty?
Margaret flared up. “Samson, I beg your pardon?!”
Samson lowered his gaze and glanced at her mini skirt. “Your thighs are almost exposed. Do you want others to see your legs so much?”
Margaret’s skirt was a bit short. Jordyn had picked it out for her.
Jordyn said, “You never showed off your legs before. Look at Alice acting all superior. Tonight, let everyone see who the real number one beauty in Miami is.”
Margaret raised her delicate eyebrows and said, “Seems Mr. Hawthorne noticed my legs.”
Samson was taken aback.
Margaret leaned against the wall, looking stunningly gorgeous and languid. She slowly lifted her right leg, her high heel gently brushing against his ankle.
Samson was wearing black trousers that clung to his strong, long legs, giving off a vibe of coolness, sophistication, and self–control.
Her fair toes traced along his ankle, teasingly caressing his calf.
It was seductive.
It was also a provocation.
Samson looked at her with a cold gaze and asked, “What are you doing? Margaret raised her lips and asked, “Mr. Hawthorne, between my legs and Alice’s, which do you prefer?”
Samson looked at her. The tiny widow’s peak on her forehead added an otherworldly charm to her small, fair face. She had the innocence of an angel, yet she was flirting with him in a bold and
pure way.
Last night, he had caught a glimpse of the beauty hidden under her black–rimmed eyes, but he never dreamed she would be this stunning.
It felt like he had seen her face somewhere before.
Margaret’s eyes sparkled with mischief as she asked, “Mr. Hawthorne, has Alice ever wrapped her legs around your waist?”
Samson’s breath caught, and he leaned in closer to look at her. “Margaret, are you really that slutty? Constantly thinking about men and even hiring eight gigolos to keep you satisfied!” He didn’t answer her question about Alice, which was probably the best defense a guy could give a girl.
His romance with Alice had been intense. They were both in the bloom of youth. Alice’s slender legs must have been wrapped tightly around his waist. Otherwise, how could she be so hard to forget?
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Alice was truly happy to have such a devoted man, even if he was a bit aloof.
He definitely never used the word “slutty” with Alice.
Although Margaret smiled, her clear eyes showed a sense of detachment. “Yes, Mr. Hawthorne, you aren’t in great shape and can’t satisfy me. Of course, I have to go out and find another man! Let’s get a divorce quickly. If a man isn’t good enough, I’ll just replace him. The next one will be even more obedient!”
She actually said I’m not in great shape! And the next guy will be more obedient? This woman is really getting on my nerves!” Samson thought.
Samson reached out and pinched Margaret’s delicate chin. “Trying to provoke me? Is that how you want to find out if I still can?”
What?
Margaret was startled.
Samson leaned in close to her red lips, his tone hinting at ambiguity, but his words were cold. “Stop dreaming. I’ll never touch you. The person I love is Alice.”
The person he loved was Alice.
Actually, he didn’t need to say it. She already knew. Margaret felt like her heart had been stung by a bee. The pain wasn’t obvious, but it was throbbing intensely.
At that moment, a pleasant voice called out, “Samson.”
Margaret looked up, and there was Alice.
Alice was the red rose of Miami, a beautiful woman with rosy lips and white teeth. She had been learning dance since childhood. Her body was incredibly graceful and lithe.
Samson immediately let go of Margaret and walked briskly to Alice. He lowered his eyes and looked at Alice with a tenderness that Margaret had never seen before. “You’re here?”
Alice nodded and then looked at Margaret. “Who is this?”
Alice didn’t recognize Margaret right away.
But Margaret would never forget Alice.
In fact, Margaret and Alice had different mothers and fathers.
Andy wasn’t Margaret’s biological father, but her stepfather.
Many years ago, Margaret had a very happy family. Her father, Alex Collins, and her mother, Laney Sloan, were deeply in love with each other.
Alex adored her and would lift her high every day, saying, “My little one must always be happy.” One day, Alex passed away suddenly. Alex’s younger brother, Andy, moved in with his daughter, Alice. Laney then became Alice’s mother too.
Laney remarried to Andy.
Laney loved Alice, but she didn’t love Margaret anymore.
Alice scored 99 points on the exam and Margaret scored 100 points. However, Laney hit her hand with a ruler, saying, “Can’t you be a little more considerate of Alice? Why did score higher than her?”
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Alice fell ill and had chemotherapy. She shaved her head and cried, saying she had become ugly,
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Immediately, Laney shaved Margaret’s head and said, “You should become ugly together with Alice, so she won’t cry anymore.”
Every night, Laney, Alice, and Andy slept on the same bed as a family, playing and frolicking. Margaret held the doll that Alex had bought for her and stood alone outside their door, shedding tears. “Mom, I’m scared at night.”
ter, Alice finally started calling Laney Mom. Laney was very happy, but Alice said, “Mom can Only have one daughter.”
Tewas raining heavily that day. Laney took Margaret to the countryside and left her there. Margaret chased after the car, crying uncontrollably, “Mom, don’t leave me behind… I’ll be obedient. I will always take care of Alice… Mom, hug me. I’m scared…” Margaret hugged her doll tightly and fell heavily into the muddy pond. She watched Laney sitting in the car and disappearing from her sight.
Margaret would never forget Alice.
At that moment, Barrett rushed over and said, “Ally, she’s… your sister Margaret!”
Alice was shocked. “Are you Margaret?”
Margaret knew Alice had never been interested in her.
Back when they were younger, Margaret always came up short, but Alice had always been a high achiever. Later, Alice even dated Samson. Basking in a life filled with affection and admiration, she turned into a snob.
Barrett was once again amazed by Margaret’s beauty and elegance. He whispered, “I didn’t expect Margaret to be so good–looking.”
Alice’s memories of her childhood had become blurry, as she had seldom taken notice of her less favored sister. “But hasn’t she been the unremarkable one who returns from the rural areas?”
Alice thought.
Alice walked up to Margaret and glanced at her, with arrogance evident in her eyes. “Margaret, I never expected you to imitate my style of dressing.”
Words failed Margaret.
Anyway, she didn’t care what Alice said.
Margaret stood tall, her graceful back to the light. A quiet smile played on her lips. The hallway’s glow highlighted her delicate features, casting a halo–like glow around her radiant face.
She wasn’t the same Margaret she once was.
Alice said, “Margaret, I heard you and Samson are getting divorced. Can’t you manage without a man? Why do you come to the bar and hire gigolos to indulge yourself? If I were in your shoes, I’d look for a job.”
Alice looked at Samson and spoke as if doing a huge favor, “Samson, Margaret has taken care of you for so long. Even if she’s just a maid, you should help her find a job.”
Samson looked at Margaret’s face.
Barrett asked, “Ally, a diploma is required to get a job these days. What’s Margaret’s educational background?”
Alice seemed to recall something amusing and lifted her chin, chuckling, “Margaret quit school af
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