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

anyone would come to your rescue even if you shout at the top of your lungs…” Elise

a terrified expression as

restaurant. He even paused to take a sip of water before continuing the

prisoner now. May I know where are you taking me? I’ll have you know I may not

man in front of her. She then stepped aside to reveal Madeline Grant standing behind her. Dylan was rather pleased with himself for being able to make the pretty lady

a relationship!” Elise commented, still breathless from laughing too hard. Her voice was not loud, but loud enough for Dylan to overhear. The color drained from his face as he considered Elise’s

to herself as she scanned the room for Noah and spotted him entering the dining hall from the patio, his expression

left my phone in the restroom!” Madeline told Elise, coming up with any excuse she could use to

you holding your phone in your hand right

oblivious of the

the staircase, taking

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

Andy! You can never

Madeline thought she

restroom and locked the door. She figured she could wait in here until dinner was served and usher everyone back home immediately once dinner was over. Satisfied with her plan, she sat on the toilet bowl and mindlessly scrolled

“How long do you intend to hide in there?” the message read. On Noah’s end,

Noah threatened out loud

in the midst

her odds of survival if she stayed silent and pretended she was not in the

the doorknob. Even though she was not actually using the toilet, her

stood up and opened the 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

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