Thaddeus saw her avoiding him and frowned faintly.He was immediately displeased and said, “It’s not like you’re stepping into a lion’s den. Am I going to eat you?”Mona’s expression was indifferent and detached, maintaining a boundary with the man.From now on, her heart acquiesced to the fact of divorce. This man was not her husband but just an ordinary friend. Since he was a friend, it was necessary to keep a distance. There was a line that could not be crossed.“Mr. Fontaine, if you have something to say, then say it. There’s no need to beat around the bush.”When Thaddeus heard that, he went to the desk, leaned on the table, and picked up the little flag decoration to place on his palm.He smiled and said casually, “How aloof, Ms. Ortega.”Mona could hear the ridicule in the man’s tone, but she did not get angry. Her expression seemed to say, ‘you can say whatever you want’.She had no desire or expectation for him.When Thaddeus’ eyes rested on Mona’s quiet little face,
“Mona Ortega! I’ve never seen you so lazy before. It’s noon. Why are you still sleeping?!”Mona rubbed her sleepy eyes, got out of bed, and stepped on the rug to open the door.As soon as the door opened, she was met with Jennifer's fierce face. Mona was instantly startled awake. She did not recall doing anything that seemingly violated the so-called family rules.Jennifer crossed her arms and looked at Mona haughtily.“Do you know what time it is?”“Do you need something, Mrs. Fontaine?” Mona looked at Jennifer with a calm and flat gaze.“Eleanor is coming over. She’s been a little uncomfortable lately and wants you to take a look at her.”“Oh, okay. I’ll go wash up.”Before Mona could close the door, Jennifer reached out and blocked the door, saying with a warning tone, “She knows you got injured last time. However, if she asks about that matter, you’d better think quickly and not let anything slip. If you spill the beans, your husband’s reputation will definitely be affected
The three women were enough for a drama. Furthermore, they were shrewd and scheming women from rich families who each had their own intentions. It seemed there would be an exciting show today.Mona sat beside Jennifer, opposite to Eleanor and Isabel.Eleanor still looked as sick as ever, coughing constantly into her handkerchief.Mona narrowed her eyes. She had looked at Eleanor over several times, but there was nothing unusual besides some minor problems. However, Eleanor always said she was sick and took medicine all year round. That was very suspicious.Since she wanted to act, Mona would play dumb and wait to see what to do next.When Eleanor saw Mona appear, it was as if she saw her savior. Her expression looked a bit flustered.“Mona, I’ve been feeling weak recently and keep having the same nightmare every night. When I wake up, it’s as if there’s a hand choking my throat. I couldn’t even breathe. It was especially serious this morning. I think I actually saw that hand...”
“The hand choking me had long and sharp nails, and those nails sunk into the flesh of my neck. I bled too.”Eleanor said frantically and raised her neck for Mona to see.Mona looked carefully and could not help but be astonished.Sure enough, there were five deep nail scratches left behind on Eleanor’s neck. The wounds were deep enough to leave bloody scabs.However...Mona was a little confused. She could not figure out what was going on.“Mona, you’re the best at treating people. Please save me. I don’t want to die.”Eleanor was genuinely terrified. Compared to when she was ‘terminally ill’ before, this time, she was drowning in fear.Although Mona did not want to get involved, Eleanor was looking at her like a lifeline. Mona could not bear to leave her in the lurch.More importantly, this matter had completely piqued Mona’s interest. She wanted to find out what had happened to Eleanor.“Calm down, Eleanor. Let’s take things slow.”“Take things slow? Of course, you’re not
Jennifer narrowed her eyes at Eleanor with disdain and ridicule in her tone. She implied that this farce today was because of Eleanor’s mental problems. Everything was just her imagination.“Well, that’s enough.”After impatiently dropping that sentence, Jennifer got up and left.Thaddeus glanced at Eleanor. “Are you feeling unwell?”Eleanor sat on the sofa with a distant gaze. Her expression seemed dazed.Now, even she did not know whether she was mentally or physically ill.“Let’s arrange a full body checkup for her at the hospital first.” Mona suddenly spoke up. “I’ll accompany her tomorrow.”Thaddeus looked suspicious. “What’s the point of you accompanying her? You’re not a doctor. You should just use your tricks on that woman upstairs. Don’t get involved.”“I said I’m going, so I’m going.”Mona was resolute. She sat beside Eleanor and patted her hand, saying, “Don’t worry, Eleanor. We’ll go to the hospital for a checkup tomorrow. We’ll also bring the medicine you eat dail
“Why should I lose my temper?”“Isabel was obviously trying to suppress you. She disrespected and offended you, so you should fight back. Remember your identity, Mona. You represent my wife. Being so cowardly is a disgrace to me.”Thaddeus really could not figure out this woman. Sometimes, she was so smart and clever that even he secretly admired her. However, in other aspects, she was incredibly disappointing.Mona curled her lips. “But Mr. Fontaine, I’ve never considered myself as your wife. Naturally, I won’t conduct myself as Mrs. Fontaine.”“As long as we’re not divorced, you’re my wife. So you’d better act the way you should.”Thaddeus was a little angry, so his voice was louder than usual. Bobby and Millie just so happened to be coming downstairs and heard their daddy reprimanding Mona loudly. They thought their parents were quarreling and ran down, holding Mona’s thighs on each side and protecting her.“Daddy, you can’t bully Mommy.” Bobby frowned with a serious face. His
Mona saw her daughter and knew she felt aggrieved. Her daughter was usually very sensible and obedient. However, her father Thaddeus had become a stranger, and Millie naturally felt it. Although she was very well-behaved these days, Mona knew the child had just been holding it in.Now, she found an outlet to cry and pour out all her accumulated grievances and disappointment.Thaddeus saw the woman not care at all. His heart felt like a mess when the little girl sobbed.“Heartless woman,” Thaddeus grumbled at Mona and bent down to pick Millie up.However, he did not even know how to hold a child. He picked Millie up by her shirt like he was carrying a kitten, then held her in his arms.Millie grabbed Thaddeus’ shirt and clutched his crystal cufflinks tightly. She found a sense of security in her daddy’s strong arms and instantly stopped crying. Her little body twitched and curled up into a ball, falling asleep in the man’s arms.Thaddeus lowered his head. It was the first time he
“What is it?”“I have a question. If Mommy wanted to divorce Daddy, would you be okay with that?”Mona had always been straightforward with Bobby and told him everything. Bobby’s mind was very mature. He could even give comprehensive thoughts for her to think over.Bobby frowned. “Divorce again?”In Bobby’s view, it was like two children playing house. Marriage was just a game that could start and end at will.He was very tired having a pair of parents like that.“What’s that look for?” Mona saw Bobby looking at her like she was a fool. She pouted and said, “It’s serious this time. After all, I’ve been abandoned again.”They were married twice, but it was Thaddeus who brought up divorce both times. Mona was really helpless. However, she had money now, so divorce would not be a bad thing to her and her children. Except for the fact that the children would lose their father, everything else worked in their favor.Bobby put on a straight face and thought it over seriously. Finally