Abusive Wife

Chapter 152

At the corner of a long table in the dining hall, Dr. Dylan Felch was admiring an extremely rare celadon vase Andy had brought over. The colors of the vase were striking, and the details exquisite. As an avid antique collector, Dr. Dylan was completely mesmerized, unable to take his eyes off the vase.

“Andy, this is an absolute beauty!” Dr. Dylan exclaimed in awe. “Look at the glazing, and the workmanship!”

“Dr. Felch, it’s yours if you like it. We’re both men of science after all, and we work for the same boss. I’ll have plenty of favors to ask from you in the future,” Andy was straight to the point.

Although Dylan was indeed captivated by the vase, he was not one to easily make friends or promise favors. However, Andy’s words did remind him that they do in fact work for the same

people. He was old buddies with Noah, Andy worked for Madeline, and Noah and Madeline were practically family! Hmm, there was no harm in accepting a gift like that, was there?

“You’re too polite, Andy! As you said, we’re practically family! I’ll accept this vase as a token of your friendship. Please feel free to visit my lab whenever you can!” Dylan said.

“Sure thing!” Andy smiled back. “Any friend of Madeline is a friend of mine! Please come and visit me at my hospital any time, buddy!”

“Of course, of course!” Dylan replied cheerfully as he put the vase back into its casing. The two doctors then began engaging in conversation about current medical issues and advances. However, as they were chatting, Dylan felt an ominous chill down his spine, as if

someone was observing him from behind. As he turned his head around, he came right into contact with Elise Lambert’s face, giving him the fright of his life!

“You… what sorcery is this?!” Dylan clasped his hand to his heart.

“Oh, just a little mugwort and salt,” Elise played along. She planted one leg on the chair next to him, like Napoleon the

conqueror.

I call for help then?” Dylan teased the pretty lady

come to your rescue even if you shout

feigned a terrified expression as

he could, causing a scene at the restaurant. He even paused to take a sip of

I know where are you taking

Maddie, you were right! This guy is such a weirdo, I love it!” Elise laughed raucously as she assessed the man in front of her. She then stepped aside to reveal Madeline Grant standing

the person wearing the pants in a relationship!” Elise commented, still breathless from laughing too hard. Her voice was not loud, but loud enough

this coming. Madeline sighed to herself as she scanned the room for Noah and spotted him entering

the restroom!” Madeline told Elise, coming up with any excuse she

you holding your phone in your hand right there? Silly

out, completely oblivious of the looming

toward the staircase, taking two steps at a

him, walking briskly toward the staircase. Before he took the stairs up, he gave Dylan a death stare, an unspoken warning for him not to follow him upstairs. Dylan wiped at his nonexistent tears and looked at Elise hurtfully. In the end, he gave Andy a full hug, seeking comfort from the man who had been watching the drama

Andy! You can never win

Madeline thought she

usher everyone back home immediately once dinner was over. Satisfied with her plan, she sat on the toilet bowl and mindlessly

“How long do you intend to hide in there?” the message read. On Noah’s end, he saw a blue tick, indicating the

in!” Noah threatened out loud as he

was in

odds of survival if she stayed silent and pretended she was not

was not actually using the toilet, her heart still jumped at the rattling sound

door, but there was no one to be seen except a little wooden box hanging on the doorknob. Curiosity got the better of her as she opened up the box, only to find a tiny glass container with some kind of salve in it. Madeline carefully pulled out

it to yourself,” the message wrote. It was a simple one- liner that felt