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.

Why are you here?" Anne was surprised to see her friend, a hint of joy playing

foot! I came here to have a look. Are you okay? Does

eyes towards Anne's feet, her eyes growing in

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

are still pregnant! You can’t afford to be this careless!" Emily

to stand up for her friend, she realized she didn't have the power. She could only

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

Emily as more of a sister than

you downstairs to eat

Cherry could be seen sitting at the table. Anne felt revolted

dining table. She was in no mood to see the two of them, but

it still hurt?" When

you," without sparing a glance, she harshly

when he noticed Anne’s

me help 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

was putting on a fake persona, pretending to care

walk there myself." Anne gritted her

she had to hide her

at Kevin

managed to tear up, making her look

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

but yell, not being able to see his

disgust as he stared at

carrying his child, he would have driven her out of his house a long

back. She was used to his cruel words.

to Anne! It's my

She seemed to be on

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

in his arms to comfort her. As he cast cold glances

wounds, Anne did not let her

knew even if she had shown even an ounce of weakness, Kevin wouldn't feel sorry for her. Instead, he

the food was tasteless,

still blame me for Ruth's accident. If thinking that

Anne pitifully, as if

bear to see

her, speaking in an