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Liliana handed the phone back to Sean and showed a faint smile. "Can I ask what exactly is wrong with my body that requires me to stay in the hospital?"Sean furrowed his brows, but before he could respond, Liliana chuckled lightly. "Never mind. I'm fine now. If there's nothing else, I'll be heading back."Without waiting for a response or even sparing Sean another glance, she turned and walked away.Sean's fingers still held traces of her warmth, yet she had already left without hesitation as if she had no lingering attachment whatsoever.Joanna, who had been silently observing their interaction, felt her face grow increasingly pale. Though she did not show it, the way Sean and Liliana had behaved just now was nothing like that of two people unfamiliar with each other.Sean even knew Liliana's brother's phone number. From the conversation between them, it was evident that Sean and her brother were more than just acquaintances. They were familiar with each other, even close.More
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"Thank you for the reminder, Ms. Jacquet!"Leighton watched Joanna leave, but something felt off. However, he did not dwell on it for too long and quickly returned to his work.Sean sat in his office for a while, still holding his phone. His mind replayed what Liliana had said to Leighton and the others earlier.From past to present, he had never seen her lose her temper like that. He had always assumed she was weak, which was precisely why he had felt the need to protect her.When Sean stepped out of his office, Leighton immediately stood up. "Mr. Smith!"Sean gave a slight nod and took a few steps before pausing. His sharp gaze landed on Leighton. "From now on, no one is allowed into my office without my permission. Do you understand?"Leighton's face turned pale. "What about Ms. Jacquet?""Does she not count as a person?" Sean retorted with an indifferent tone. "If you can't handle this job properly, I can replace you. There are plenty of capable people out there. What do you
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"Sean was out of line earlier, and I want to apologize on his behalf," Joanna said with a polite smile, her tone full of sincerity."But Sean is the hospital director, and you're his patient. He was only looking out for you. Please don't take it to heart. He did what he did for your own good, not just because of the money."Oh, really?Liliana silently scoffed at Joanna's act, playing the role of Sean's girlfriend so naturally. However, she did not let any of her emotions show on her face."There's no need for that, Joanna," Liliana replied indifferently. "If Mr. Smith truly believes he did nothing wrong, then there's no need for an apology. And even if an apology was necessary, wouldn't it be more sincere coming from him in person?""That's..." Joanna had not expected Liliana to be so difficult, let alone have the audacity to suggest that Sean should personally apologize.Who did she think Sean was?He was the future heir of Smith Group, the director of this prestigious hospita
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Liliana was never one to be aggressive, but if someone pushed her too far, she saw no reason to hold back. Especially when it came to Joanna, whom she had never found particularly likable.Today, Joanna had come not just to ask about Sean but also to subtly provoke her, something Liliana simply could not tolerate.Joanna, however, had no idea what she had done to upset Liliana. Just moments ago, Liliana had been perfectly polite, but now, she was responding with cold indifference.Joanna furrowed her brows and was about to say something when the hospital ward door suddenly opened. Sean stepped in, his gaze immediately landing on Joanna. His brows creased slightly, and his expression darkened with obvious displeasure.Joanna froze, momentarily at a loss for what to do. She was startled by the look on Sean's face, and her heart skipped a beat. Before she could speak, Sean shifted his gaze away from her and asked in a calm but distant voice, "Why are you here?"Joanna opened her mout
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Liliana struggled, but Sean warned her, "Looks like you want me to call your brother over?"She immediately stopped moving, but her gaze remained locked on Sean, stubbornness clear in her eyes.Sean felt a sharp pang in his chest. That look—so defiant—was exactly like how she had looked years ago at Jadebrook High when he first saw her. Even though she had been bullied, her eyes had never lost that resilience.He stared into her eyes as if looking at a long-lost memory.Joanna, watching their interaction, could no longer hold back. "Sean, I'll get going then."Sean gave no response to Joanna's departure. His focus remained entirely on Liliana. "You'll need to stay in the hospital for another half a month. After that, you can go wherever you want. No one will stop you."His voice suddenly turned cold, sending a shiver through Liliana. However, as she thought about it, it made sense. Sean probably did not want to see her either. He was only doing this because of Charles."Then I'l
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Charles noticed that Liliana was keeping her head down and remaining silent. His deep, contemplative eyes reflected a glimmer of thought as he tapped his knee and paused before speaking."I'll be heading to Capiton soon. While I'm away from Brookville, you can go to Sean if anything happens…""No need!" Liliana refused without hesitation. She was well aware of the gap between herself and Sean.Besides, even if Charles was not around, she could handle things on her own. There was no reason to seek Sean's help.Charles studied her closely as if trying to discern something from her expression, but Liliana remained tense and reserved.Narrowing his eyes slightly, Charles said, "Then go to Peter if you need anything. He's more reliable than Sean."Liliana wanted to refuse again, but seeing the subtle downturn of Charles' expression, she ultimately held back her rejection. "Alright, if something happens, I'll go to Peter."She wasn't particularly familiar with Peter, but given his con
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Liliana had been in the hospital for over a month. Since she was still a new employee at the company, they were not going to make any special accommodations for her just because of her illness. When she returned to work, the only news she received was that she had been let go.She had already prepared herself for this outcome, so when she heard the news, she remained relatively calm.After quickly packing up her belongings, she left the office. When Tania found out, she insisted on taking Liliana out that evening to "shake off the bad luck". In reality, however, it was just an excuse—Tania was simply looking for an opportunity to eat good food.Since Liliana had nothing else to do, she went grocery shopping in the afternoon. When she returned, she was surprised to see someone standing outside her door. She paused for a moment before smiling faintly."Keith, what are you doing here?"Keith scratched his head awkwardly, looking a little embarrassed. "Tania called me… She told me you
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Keith watched Liliana as he spoke. She was momentarily stunned before letting out a soft laugh. "And what exactly did she want to know?""Nothing much, really. She just asked about your family," Keith replied, hesitating for a moment as if worried she might be upset."I didn't say anything. I just thought I should let you know. Joanna doesn't seem very friendly."Liliana fell silent for a few seconds before responding calmly, "It's fine."Keith nodded but continued, "She asked if I knew who your older brother was. Liliana… do you have a brother?"Liliana stiffened slightly and pressed her fingers together before answering, "Yeah, I have an older brother. But we're only half-siblings, so we don't interact much."Keith accepted her explanation and didn't push further. "I don't trust Joanna. You should stay away from her."Liliana smiled. "I know."…After losing her job, Liliana continued her job hunt while occasionally attending classes. Time passed slowly in this routine.Eve
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Joanna's cheeks flushed slightly as she studied Sean's face. It was sculpted to perfection as if crafted by the hands of a divine artist.Not only had he been blessed with such striking features, but he was also exceptionally talented, capable, and charismatic.Joanna recalled the first time she had seen Sean at Vista University. Back then, he had not yet developed the calm maturity he exuded now, but his presence had already been overwhelming. From that moment, she had been unable to take her eyes off him.Now, after years of refinement, this man had only grown more irresistible.Joanna swore to herself that no matter what it took, she had to have Sean. Even if she had to use every trick in the book, she would make sure he belonged to her.She gazed at him with unconcealed adoration, her emotions laid bare for anyone to see. However, Joanna's affection was completely different from Liliana's.Liliana had also claimed to like him, but she had always been cautious. She would follo
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Peter? Mr. Smith?The difference in treatment was almost laughable. In the past, whenever they went out together, Liliana would always follow behind him and constantly chirp his name.Back then, she had been terrified of Peter. Now, she would rather go to Peter than to him if she needed help.Sean admitted to himself that at this moment, he felt something indescribable. On one hand, Liliana was finally doing exactly what he had asked. On the other, her damned obedience infuriated him.Sometimes, he wished she would not be so obedient. If only she could…Sean was suddenly startled by his own thoughts. His brows furrowed deeply as he stared at Liliana, his expression dark and unreadable.Liliana had no idea how to interact with him anymore. No matter what she said, he always seemed dissatisfied.She stood there, silently looking at him. Sean looked back at her."Sean?"It was Joanna's voice that finally broke the tense silence.Liliana did not know when Joanna had arrived or ho
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Sean stared blankly at his own hand, still hovering in the air where he had grabbed Liliana's arm. His brows furrowed slightly as if he could not believe what he had just done.Even though Liliana had mentally prepared herself, seeing Sean's reaction still sent a faint pang through her chest. However, she quickly regained her composure, lowering her gaze to where his hand had held her arm.In a calm voice, she asked, "Mr. Smith, did you need something from me?"As soon as she spoke, Sean recoiled and pulled his hand back as if he had just touched something filthy.Liliana's expression darkened for a brief moment, but she quickly masked it. She continued to smile at Sean, waiting for him to say something.Sean was not sure what was wrong with him. It seemed that every time he ran into Liliana, something inside him shifted in an unfamiliar way.He had no idea why he had instinctively grabbed her just now. It had happened so naturally that by the time he realized what he was doing,
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Liliana tugged at the corners of her lips, but her attempt at a smile felt painful. Raising a hand, she slapped herself hard, hoping to jolt herself awake.Her face burned with pain, and her stomach churned as if it were on fire. There was an unbearable discomfort spreading through her.She turned on the faucet, scooped up a handful of cold water, and splashed it onto her face. The chilling sensation shocked her system, clearing some of the haze clouding her mind.Bracing herself against the sink, she stayed like that for a long moment before letting out a short, bitter laugh.The right side of her face still stung from the slap, but at least she felt more awake now.Liliana lingered in the restroom a while longer, waiting until she felt completely sober before staggering out.The moment she stepped outside, a strong smell of cigarette smoke filled her nose. She turned slightly and saw a man standing near the designated smoking area.He leaned casually against the wall, his long
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No parent disliked hearing their child being praised, and Savannah was no exception. She genuinely believed Sean was outstanding, so hearing Joanna's compliments only made her even more pleased. She found Joanna even more likable.From beginning to end, however, Sean, the person being praised, showed little reaction. The only reason he had come today was because Savannah had called him and insisted that he join them after finishing surgery.Sean had always been carefree and indifferent, but he cared deeply for his family—especially for Savannah, the woman Hayes had always cherished.Savannah had told him she was hosting a dinner for the person who had saved her life. If he did not come, he might as well stop calling her his mother.Since she had put it that way, even if Sean was unwilling, he still had to show up. However, he was slightly surprised to see that the guest of honor was Joanna.Sean was well aware of Joanna's feelings for him. The admiration in her eyes whenever she l
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Seeing Savannah smiling so warmly at Joanna felt like a needle stabbing Liliana's heart. Her face turned pale, and after standing for so long, she realized her legs had gone stiff.No one inside the private room had noticed her, nor did they have any idea about the turmoil she was experiencing.Liliana felt as if she had lost her mind for even standing there, watching.She bit down hard on her lower lip, only snapping out of her trance when the sharp pain brought her back to reality.A bitter smile tugged at the corners of her lips. Before anyone inside could notice her, she turned and quickly walked away. However, her unsteady steps betrayed the chaos inside her.…Inside the room, Joanna sat across from the middle-aged couple, her hands clasped tightly together, clearly nervous."I had no idea… that you two were Sean's parents," she said shyly.Sean narrowed his eyes slightly at her words.Savannah studied Joanna and found herself liking her more and more."Sean, so you and
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Keith watched Liliana as he spoke. She was momentarily stunned before letting out a soft laugh. "And what exactly did she want to know?""Nothing much, really. She just asked about your family," Keith replied, hesitating for a moment as if worried she might be upset."I didn't say anything. I just thought I should let you know. Joanna doesn't seem very friendly."Liliana fell silent for a few seconds before responding calmly, "It's fine."Keith nodded but continued, "She asked if I knew who your older brother was. Liliana… do you have a brother?"Liliana stiffened slightly and pressed her fingers together before answering, "Yeah, I have an older brother. But we're only half-siblings, so we don't interact much."Keith accepted her explanation and didn't push further. "I don't trust Joanna. You should stay away from her."Liliana smiled. "I know."…After losing her job, Liliana continued her job hunt while occasionally attending classes. Time passed slowly in this routine.Eve
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1939
Liliana had been in the hospital for over a month. Since she was still a new employee at the company, they were not going to make any special accommodations for her just because of her illness. When she returned to work, the only news she received was that she had been let go.She had already prepared herself for this outcome, so when she heard the news, she remained relatively calm.After quickly packing up her belongings, she left the office. When Tania found out, she insisted on taking Liliana out that evening to "shake off the bad luck". In reality, however, it was just an excuse—Tania was simply looking for an opportunity to eat good food.Since Liliana had nothing else to do, she went grocery shopping in the afternoon. When she returned, she was surprised to see someone standing outside her door. She paused for a moment before smiling faintly."Keith, what are you doing here?"Keith scratched his head awkwardly, looking a little embarrassed. "Tania called me… She told me you
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Charles noticed that Liliana was keeping her head down and remaining silent. His deep, contemplative eyes reflected a glimmer of thought as he tapped his knee and paused before speaking."I'll be heading to Capiton soon. While I'm away from Brookville, you can go to Sean if anything happens…""No need!" Liliana refused without hesitation. She was well aware of the gap between herself and Sean.Besides, even if Charles was not around, she could handle things on her own. There was no reason to seek Sean's help.Charles studied her closely as if trying to discern something from her expression, but Liliana remained tense and reserved.Narrowing his eyes slightly, Charles said, "Then go to Peter if you need anything. He's more reliable than Sean."Liliana wanted to refuse again, but seeing the subtle downturn of Charles' expression, she ultimately held back her rejection. "Alright, if something happens, I'll go to Peter."She wasn't particularly familiar with Peter, but given his con
