Attracted By My Ex-wife

"You don't have to be so polite with me." Sam gazed earnestly towards Anne, the corner of his eyes crinkling.

"I'm just being grateful. You're amongst the very few who care about me." Besides Emily, there wasn't anyone else that worried about her like this.

"I will always care for you..." Sam’s heart ached when he noticed how surprised she looked at his response.

He was aware of the mistreatment she had to face, being in the Fu Family. He felt sorry for her since there was nothing he could do to help her.

"Okay..."

She had been pretending to be strong her whole life, but hearing Sam’s words made her eyes sting.

She was not unfamiliar to the cold and condescending treatment she had to face on the daily. Despite that she had to face those situations calmly, a word of concern from her friend almost made her tear up.

"Anne, It doesn't matter what others think. I will always believe that you are a kind person." She was instantly in a better mood, which only made Sam pity her even more.

Anne had to face so much suffering every day. It made him want to bear some of the pain for her.

"Thank you…" Anne trailed off, unsure of how to respond. "It’s getting late, you should head back. I’ll go to sleep as well since I feel tired."

She was trying her best to hold back her tears as she rigidly stood in one place, not wanting to give away her weakness.

"Okay. Go to bed early. Call me if you feel uncomfortable."

Then Sam headed back, leaving with the medical kit. Anne watched him walk away, holding her breath.

The moment he was gone, she felt the tough exterior collapse. She kept wiping her eyes with the back of her hand, but her tears would not stop.

After a long and torturous day, she fell asleep quickly. Her face was still flushed as she snuggled into her blanket.

With eyelashes glistening, an aggrieved expression was painted on her pale face, making her look delicate.

The next morning, Anne woke up with her eyes swollen from the previous night.

She stumbled out of bed, limping towards her dressing table. She let out a chuckle when she saw her puffy face in the mirror.

Contrary to the mess she was in, Anne had always thought of herself as strong.

As she staggered back to the bed, she stared down at her sprained ankle. Most of the swelling was gone. ‘He is indeed a good doctor!’ she thought to herself.

"Anne." A voice called out, as her bedroom door slowly opened.

here?" Anne was surprised to see her friend, a

told me that you hurt your foot! I came here

her eyes towards Anne's feet, her eyes growing in size as she noticed the

looks. I’m fine, it’s just a sprained ankle." The corners of her mouth turned up when Anne saw the worried

be this careless!" Emily

She had noticed the silent torment she was enduring on her own. Despite wanting to stand up for her friend, she realized she didn't have the power. She could only watch

myself." Anne beamed at her friend, her heart growing soft

she had always viewed Emily as more of a sister

you downstairs to eat something," Emily asked as she held Anne carefully, leading her

sitting at the

face, she walked towards the dining table. She was in no mood to see the two of them, but she couldn't starve for

better? Does it still hurt?" When Anne

thank you," without sparing a glance, she harshly

frowned when he noticed Anne’s

you sit down. I have asked for tonics to be served to you. I was going to send them up to your room since I wasn't expecting you to come

fake persona, pretending to care for Anne, but she was

walk there myself." Anne gritted her teeth, shaking off Cherry’s hold on her

Cherry, but she had to hide her emotions in front of

glancing at Kevin with a sullen

had managed to tear up, making

should be glad that Cherry is willing to help you. You don't have to be so

not being able

with disgust as

would have driven her out of

was used to his cruel words. She

don’t say that to Anne! It's

shook her head disapprovingly, as she walked towards him. She seemed to be on Anne’s side, but

Why do you care for someone like her! She can never appreciate a good

her. As he cast cold glances towards

with wounds, Anne did not let

an ounce of weakness, Kevin wouldn't feel sorry for her.

picked up the chopsticks and started eating quietly. Although the food was tasteless, she forced herself to swallow for

you still blame me for Ruth's accident. If thinking that I pushed her

as if she

hand, could not bear to see

embraced her, speaking in an