Our Love Story: Hard to Guard Against the Sudden Love Strike-Chapter 377 - 358: Harmony Between Husband and Wife

Chapter 377: Chapter 358: Harmony Between Husband and Wife

Upon hearing this, Simon Forrester’s eyes immediately turned cold as he looked over.

Rhonda Wagner feigned ignorance, "I heard Lawyer Thornton’s hometown is Z City?" He comfortably leaned his back against the dining chair, spinning the wine glass in one hand, and looked at Sienna Thornton, "I heard that Z City still lacks some real competitive firms, so shouldn’t Thornton consider opening a branch of ’Cognitas’ there?"

When he said these words, his expression was particularly serious, and Sienna Thornton listened, her face tightened, and she couldn’t help but seriously think about it.

"To tell the truth, from selecting the location to confirming the partners to naming, I’ve been involved in ’Cognitas’ from beginning to end, it’s like my own child. Asking me to leave it suddenly, I truly feel quite reluctant." She drank a bit of alcohol, slightly letting down her guard.

Rhonda Wagner stopped there and didn’t add more.

However, the other female colleagues from the law firm lowered their heads and shed tears, instantly turning the atmosphere sorrowful.

Sienna Thornton’s eyes were also beginning to redden.

Simon Forrester, whose arm had been resting on the back of her chair, dropped it, tightly hugging her shoulders, softly consoling: "If you’re really reluctant, maybe you should consider Rhonda’s suggestion."

Although he knew if Sienna Thornton decided to return to Z City for development, they might have to live as a weekend couple someday, but compared to her happiness and dreams, what does that matter?

He deeply understood that if she didn’t have a career, she might revert to managing the household as she did last time after the vacation house case erupted, waiting for him every day, although he longed for such a life, but if she’s unhappy, he wouldn’t want it.

For example, today, when he returned home and found out she had cleaned the whole house inside and out, he was actually a bit worried. Whenever she felt defeated, she would resort to keeping herself busy with chores to numb the loneliness in her heart.

Sienna Thornton thought for a moment, lowered her eyes and shook her head: "My friends and family are all in Brimfield, going over there, I’d be quite lonely on my own."

These words were intended for Simon Forrester.

Simon Forrester understood immediately and his heart softened: "You won’t be alone, I can go with you..."

But at this time, Rhonda Wagner simultaneously said: "If Lawyer Thornton agrees, Aurora and I can take turns going to Z City to accompany you. After all, it’s a branch office, we all have the responsibility!"

Aurora Buckley looked at Rhonda Wagner in astonishment, obviously not sharing the intention.

Simon Forrester took in the expressions from the two’s faces, a trace of coldness flickering in his gaze, and his eyes were layered with frost as he looked at Rhonda Wagner.

He didn’t betray his emotions.

Rochelle Linwood, who sat across from him and Sienna Thornton, said: "I’m also willing to go to Z City, wherever Lawyer Thornton goes, I will follow."

Sienna Thornton’s eyes suddenly welled up with tears.

At this moment, she was somewhat coming to terms with being pushed out of the legal circles in Brimfield once again, but she never expected that at this moment, her beloved Simon Forrester, her good partner Rhonda Wagner, and her assistant Rochelle Linwood would state their willingness to follow her.

She and Simon Forrester truly love each other, always being of one mind, it was reasonable for Simon to follow her.

She and Rochelle Linwood had a deep subordinate relationship over many years, it’s understandable Rochelle is willing to follow her.

Yet Rhonda Wagner was a partner she’d known for less than a year but was willing to publicly support her when she was at her lowest.

This gave Sienna Thornton great encouragement.

In times of downfall and when one’s career is critically hit, what’s most precious is the support from lovers, friends, and partners.

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The gathering lasted until late at night, with everyone having drunk, so Simon Forrester arranged for the property management to get drivers to send everyone off, while he returned to the apartment to clean up with Sienna Thornton.

The dinner party had about ten people, and although everyone was mindful of their conduct, cleaning up the dozen sets of cutlery, wine glasses, and various serving dishes really took quite a bit of time.

As Simon Forrester came in, Sienna Thornton was organizing the unfinished seafood and side dishes to put them into the fridge, so he went to the kitchen to get some cling film. After tidying up the leftovers, he put the tableware in the dishwasher. Coming out of the kitchen, he saw Sienna Thornton about to wash the wine glasses, he quickly stopped her: "Let me wash the glasses, you can just wipe the table."

Washing the glasses required water, with a dozen glasses needing washing, Sienna Thornton’s hands would end up running under the water for quite some time. Earlier in the evening, while washing fruit, her hands got cold, better that she avoids touching water again for now.

After wiping the table, Sienna Thornton grabbed the vacuum and floor cleaning machine to tidy up the dining room and living room, neither required touching water, so Simon Forrester didn’t stop her.

Once the house was cleaned and restored, Simon Forrester took Sienna Thornton to lounge for a moment in the armchair by the floor-to-ceiling window.

Neither had showered, feeling themselves dirty, thus they embraced tightly, laughing in sync.

Simon Forrester rested one hand under his head, with the other arm around Sienna Thornton who nestled in his embrace, gazing out at the starlit sky, recalling Rhonda Wagner’s words earlier.

Sienna Thornton nestled against him for a while and then lifted her face to look at him: "What are you thinking about?"

He returned to himself, lowering his gaze to meet hers, and smiled: "I was thinking if you decide to develop in Z City, we’ll need to start looking for a house and office space there."

"You really think I’m going to develop in Z City?"

"Of course! You have connections from your student days in Z City, going back there isn’t necessarily a bad thing?"

"If it’s connections you’re talking about, I should really be returning to Azure Harbor or the United States."

When Sienna Thornton mentioned Azure Harbor and the United States, Simon Forrester instantly remembered Daniel’s greasy gaze at her, his expression immediately turned stern: "No way! Azure Harbor and the United States are too far, it’s inconvenient to return to Brimfield to visit the elders!"

"Isn’t that so!" Sienna Thornton laughed and nestled back into his embrace, "Z City isn’t really convenient either, even in neighboring towns to Brimfield, it’s a three to four-hour drive!"

As she spoke, Simon Forrester had already opened the navigation, looking at the three to four hundred kilometers from Brimfield to Z City, he earnestly said: "It’s manageable, leaving Friday afternoon around four or five, arriving by eight or nine in the evening. Driving back on Sunday afternoon, it’s pretty good."

Sienna Thornton hadn’t actually planned on leaving Brimfield, so what he said, she simply listened casually. After listening for a while, she felt a bit sleepy, so she slipped out of Simon Forrester’s embrace to go shower.

Left alone, Simon Forrester continued lying on the armchair reflecting for quite some time, finally messaging Quentin Thorne to meet him tomorrow if he had time.

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Perhaps it was inconvenient to talk at the office, so Quentin Thorne arranged to have dinner with Simon Forrester in the evening, thus the next morning, before heading to work, Simon Forrester told Sienna Thornton he had an evening engagement and wouldn’t be home for dinner.

Sienna Thornton still went to the vegetable market in the morning, cooked lunch and delivered it to Simon Forrester at noon, eating lunch together at the design firm. Planning on heading to Melinda Linton’s for dinner, avoiding having to cook by herself, she reminded Simon Forrester to message her when his gathering ended, so she could return from Melinda’s.

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At 6:30 in the evening, Simon Forrester arrived first at The Imperial Court Club, booked a top VIP room, and waited inside for Quentin Thorne’s arrival.

At seven o’clock sharp, Quentin Thorne appeared promptly, and the club manager immediately presented a top imported Cuban cigar.

As a sign of respect, the cigar was first offered to Quentin Thorne, but he declined, saying he doesn’t smoke. The cigar was then presented to Simon Forrester, who also waved it off, casually saying: "I’ve quit smoking."

The club manager nodded repeatedly: "For someone with such a heavy habit as yours, quitting smoking isn’t easy."

Simon Forrester glanced at Quentin Thorne subtly, smiling: "Well, preparing for a child, big or small, the habit must be stopped."