Natalie recounted everything to Leslie.After listening to Natalie's story, Leslie began cursing Jasper with every swear word she could think of."Okay, that's enough. No need to waste energy on someone like that. And your voice sounds off. Did you catch a cold?" Natalie asked with concern.Natalie was grateful she was able to hear her friends and family's voices again. She was also thankful that fate was looking out for her this time."Yes, I caught a cold," Leslie admitted."Have you visited the doctors?" Natalie asked worriedly.Natalie knew Leslie well. Leslie had always been prone to getting sick.She would often catch a cold but would sometimes catch a fever. When that happened, her body would heat up, and she would have rashes all over.The rashes would also cause Leslie to have trouble breathing."It's just a minor cold." Leslie glanced out the window.She didn't share the truth with Natalie. Ever since learning the truth herself, Leslie had been avoiding Ivan.But h
"That's my business. I don't have to explain anything to you, do I?" Leslie tried to keep a casual smile, but she was running out of energy to talk.Hugh fell silent.They both looked out their respective windows, but their minds weren't on the scenery.Suddenly, the car made a sharp turn, causing Leslie to lean toward Hugh. He instinctively caught Leslie by the shoulder.It was only then did Hugh noticed Leslie's abnormally high temperature.Leslie also knew Hugh caught her lie and quickly returned to her seat. She wished she could disappear between the car seats."Sorry, sir. A creature suddenly ran across, so I needed to dodge it," the driver explained.Hugh hummed. "It's okay."Then, he turned to look at Leslie. But she stubbornly kept looking out the window, avoiding his gaze.Hugh's mouth twitched. But seeing her evasion, he decided against pressing further. He indeed had no right to pry into Leslie's affairs.It only made him seem ridiculous if he asked.The car fell
"I don't care what you think. I'm taking you home with me," Ivan said with a blank look.At that moment, Leslie looked at him and felt that Ivan was quite the actor.She had always thought he was the same kind and lonely man as before.There had been some incidents before that made her wonder if Ivan had turned ruthless. But in the end, she chose to believe him.She still wanted to believe that Ivan was still the same boy she met back then.But Leslie had misjudged him. That wonderful version of Ivan was a thing of the past. Time and life had changed him beyond recognition."Ivan Zachman! I'm not going back with you! Don't think that your usual tactics will work on me!" Leslie was firm, and her eyes glistened with resistance and hatred."Let's talk when we get back, okay?" Ivan suddenly softened his tone, as if coaxing a child."I'm not going back with you!" Leslie removed the IV drip from her hand.It hurt. Blood quickly surged out.Leslie quickly grabbed a few tissues and p
Hugh had always believed the car accident was, as the name suggested, nothing more than an accident.He never imagined Ivan had planned it.If Hugh understood it right, Leslie only married Ivan under his coercion.This realization made Hugh's heart brim with regret. He wondered why he had misjudged Leslie before!To think he believed Leslie would marry another man while he was unconscious when the truth was…Leslie was the one suffering the most.Although Hugh learned the truth, he didn't plan to make it public.He needed to investigate this privately and gather evidence of Ivan's intentional harm. That was the only way he could ensure Ivan faced the consequences.At the same time, he wouldn't let Leslie endure such injustice any longer.Ivan chuckled. "I'm the one who should be questioning why you aren't leaving. Are you that interested in other people's wives?""I'm not interested in that. I just can't stand men who force their wives to suffer in silence." Hugh almost growl
Despite her smile, Harper's gaze was devoid of any warmth."There's nothing between me and Hugh. So, you aren't interrupting anything," Leslie said calmly before preparing to leave.But Harper only laughed at this. "You were practically hugging in the street, and you say nothing is going on?"Hugh, didn't you say you were here on business? What kind of business requires you to hug your ex?""It's not what you think. I just saw a motorcycle almost hitting her, and I…" Hugh started to explain. He needed to clarify this misunderstanding.But before he could finish, Harper interrupted him with a meaningful sneer. "You'll remember today forever."Hugh furrowed his brows in confusion. He was still pondering Harper's words when she abruptly dashed toward the road."Harper!" screamed Hugh.The road outside the hospital was busy with traffic. In the blink of an eye, he saw Harper get hit a few feet away.After the impact, a pool of blood formed on the ground. It was flowing from the wo
Ivan remained impassive. "She's Hugh's fiancée. She has the right to know about her fiancé's whereabouts.""But you deliberately caused the misunderstanding! I didn't come here with Hugh for a date! We didn't do anything to betray her!"Leslie no longer cared that there were other people in the car.She raised her voice and said, "Ivan, how can you be so cruel? Harper is now in the emergency room with her life hanging by a thread."And all of it is because you decided to add fuel to the fire! Yet, what are you doing now?"Don't you feel an ounce of guilt? You only want to make sure that this incident will serve its use as a warning for me."Leslie looked at Ivan's cold eyes through the rearview mirror in disbelief.Although she had never gotten along with Harper, she did not want to see Harper hurt.She wanted Harper to be safe and healthy.She could not believe that Ivan could be so cold-hearted…"What else am I supposed to do? What does her death have anything to do with me
Natalie smiled faintly. "You can go. I can take care of myself."She knew Henry was a busy man. He could not accompany her all the time."Okay." Henry leaned over and kissed her on the forehead. Then, he prepared to get out of bed.Natalie was a step quicker and quickly climbed down the bed. "Let me help you with your clothes."Henry froze as he watched Natalie quickly bring him his clothes. Would she have to take care of him like that every day?Natalie could tell what Henry was worried about.She purposefully lowered her voice and said, "Just listen to me, and let me take care of you. You're not allowed to overthink it, do you hear me?"Henry smiled. "It seems nothing can escape your eyes."After getting ready, the two of them headed down for breakfast. Then, Henry went out.…Charlotte was flocked with reporters after leaving the police station about an hour ago."Excuse me, Ms. Brown. Do you have anything to say about the rumors claiming you to be ruining your family?"
Jennifer stared at the car as tears fell from her eyes.She was full of hatred, yet she had nowhere to express it. She could only lift her hand and slammed it on the ground repeatedly.Soon, she felt helpless and could only stop after her hands became a bloodied mess.But no matter how painful her hands were, it did not distract her from the ache in her heart.It was just as Charlotte said—she did not have a home anymore.Not only did she lose her home, but she had lost her father, the man who had always loved and spoiled her.She had returned home countless times, trying to meet Thomas. However, the bodyguards always dragged her away.She did meet Thomas about two or three times, but he had only treated her as a beggar.Thomas even generously threw a few hundred dollars at her once.Then, he said, "Go away once you've taken the money! Don't come here anymore! It's so unsightly! Do you hear me?"She looked at the money. When she looked up again, she happened to meet Thomas' d