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Chapter 96 The Translator
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2025-03-09 14:12:38Zelda
I didn’t want James Ferguson to suspect I had been studying abroad, so before Liz could clarify, I nodded and said with a small smile,
“Yes, I am the translator. However, with Mr. Ferguson’s Italian skills, it seems I’m unnecessary here.”
Liz didn’t seem to mind my improvisation. She had originally brought a translator, but their delayed flight had left her without one. Since I spoke Italian, she had asked me on the way to the hotel to step in temporarily.
Susan stood awkwardly to the side, unable to follow our Italian conversation. Her discomfort was evident, her expression pinched and her fists clenched. She looked like she was shrinking into herself, and I could almost feel the hatred radiating off her.
Without acknowledging her, I quickly followed Liz into her room. The door shut softly behind us, leaving Susan outside.
I could imagine her frustration even without hearing it.
When I return
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I froze all over, my fingers clenched tightly around my phone. The edges pressed into my palms, but I couldn’t move. My thoughts were tangled, but I forced myself to speak, the words trembling from my lips."Are you feeling unwell? Are you feeling sick from drinking? How about I make you a bowl of soup? Or do you have a headache? I'll give you a head rub?"I set my phone and bag aside and reached toward him instinctively. I remembered how James would get terrible headaches after drinking. I was here to ask for his help, and even though his attitude cut me down like cold steel, I had to endure it. Pride and dignity didn’t matter—not when Jian’s fate was on the line.My hand hovered just inches from his forehead when he moved, his fingers catching my wrist midair.His brows furrowed, eyes dark and sharp. "I don’t lack people to serve me, so stop pretending to care."The words hit hard, cold and final.I let my hand fall, my throat tightening with frustration. My mind raced, but I droppe
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I shuddered, my fingers going numb as the clothes slipped from my hands and crumpled to the floor. My heartbeat pounded in my ears. James Ferguson wasn’t the type to ask idle questions. His curiosity meant suspicion, and suspicion from James could be deadly.I swallowed hard, suppressing my rising panic, and forced myself to glare at him through red-rimmed eyes."Am I even fit to answer the phone right now?" I shot back, my voice trembling despite my best efforts to sound defiant.James’s gaze never wavered, sharp and piercing as if he could carve out the truth just by staring."Jian's doctor," he said slowly, his words deliberate. "Jian is the one you accompanied for the prenatal checkup last time. Why is her doctor contacting you?"My pulse skipped a beat. I bent down to pick up the fallen clothes, hiding my face as I answered, "I don’t know."I didn’t elaborate. I didn’t spin a tale or pile on excuses, and that seemed to satisfy him. After a long, tense moment, James turned away, w
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ZeldaI blinked, realizing just how cunning James really was. He hadn't explicitly said anything about cancelling the divorce, but he’d subtly manoeuvred me into this position. Unbelievable.I puffed out my cheeks."You wish! I can't even count the ways you've made me unhappy. I'm only staying temporarily because of Little One, and because your injury is partly my fault! Don't think you've won me over that easily. You're just an…apprentice husband at best!""Apprentice husband?" James raised an eyebrow.I nodded firmly. "Don't you understand? Like the interns at Ferguson's. You're on probation. Less than a month. If your performance is satisfactory, I'll consider things. But if it's not…Mr. Ferguson should be very clear on the process, right?"He was silent for a moment, then I narrowed my eyes."Do you have any objections?“He clicked his tongue, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Then perhaps Mrs. Ferguson could enlighten me on the criteria for this…internship? What requirements must
