You Are My One and Only

Everyone huddled around Adeline, trying to approach her and get in her good books. They just wanted to know Isaac through her.

Patricia looked at them. Isaac’s really popular, huh? She looked at her duffel bag and decided she would get to her room.

Ryan did not care what Adeline was talking about. He extended his hand to Patricia. “I can help you with that. My room’s right next to yours. I’m in 1207, and you’re in 1208.”

Selina arranged that, of course. Patricia smiled. “This isn’t really heavy. I can hold it myself.” She raised her children alone and did everything herself. She was used to an independent life, unlike certain women out there.

he did not insist. He said, “Ah, I’m so sad. I just wanted to help, but my fair lady just won’t let

else was buttering Adeline up, so they did not see Patricia

after you settle down, Patricia. Get something to eat before changing into your swimsuit.” He was worried she might change into her swimsuit

went into the room and put her bag down. It was a clean, spacious, and comfortable room. She looked out of the balcony and saw all sorts of hot spring pools on the mountain.

lobby, and there was a pool on the mountain top that oversaw the scenery beneath it. It was a popular Instagrammable spot. She took her phone and left her room. The first thing she saw was Ryan standing in front of her. He had taken his coat off and changed into a

to take your own sweet time like you

her hair with her fingers. “And you still haven’t grown up, Ryan.” He used to love patting her head just

Patricia and Ryan helped themselves to some food as it was a buffet-style lunch, and they came back to the table. It was fully seated, but their classmates were no longer as warm as they were earlier. They were giving Patricia weird looks. Patricia looked at Adeline,

tell him about the news. He would not want anyone to deceive Ryan. He knew Patricia looked innocent, but women like her were professionals at manipulation. They