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.

Dylan teased the pretty lady

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

a terrified expression

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

Dylan finally relented after a while. “I suppose I’m your prisoner now. May I know where are you taking me? I’ll have you know I

is such a weirdo, I love it!” Elise laughed raucously as she assessed the man in front of her.

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 impression

room for Noah and spotted him entering

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

Aren’t you holding your phone in your hand

out, completely oblivious of

her, hastily turning away toward the staircase, taking two

hard time!” Dylan protested. Noah ignored 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 unfold this whole

me, Andy! You can never win against women…” he

Madeline thought

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

to hide in there?” the message read. On Noah’s end, he saw

don’t come out, I’m going in!” Noah threatened out loud as he stood

in

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

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

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 a small strip of paper lodged underneath the

prized treasures. Keep it to yourself,” the message wrote. It was a simple one-