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Christopher was torn between his concern for Fanny’s health and hist worry that she might become anxious upon noticing the person following him, prompting him to deflect the topic and inquire why she hadn’t. returned home instead.

The excuse he gave to the bodyguard about needing his phone was simply a cover–up. After all, he already knew that his phone must have been left behind on Scarlet’s bed, so there was no need to involve Fanny.

“I was waiting for your return,” Fanny replied softly, casting a glance at the bodyguard standing nearby with a furrowed brow.

Christopher’s heart skipped a beat, dreading further inquiry from her. Yet, to his astonishment, she didn’t inquire about his return with someone else. Instead, she extended her hand towards him. Christopher was. surprised, perplexed by her behavior. It wasn’t until Fanny spoke again that he realized she was holding his phone.

“Chris, you left your phone on Mom’s bed, and there was a call for you,” Fanny informed him.

Christopher’s eyelids twitched.

After some consideration, Fanny decided to disclose the details of the call to him. Either way, it wouldn’t be long before he found out himself.

“I heard the phone ringing and didn’t want to wake Mom, so I answered it….”

Christopher jolted, alarmed by her words. He grabbed his phone to check his call history, and everything seemed to blur before him. Indeed, it was Jane who had called, and Fanny had answered.

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likely called him with the same intentions as before–to make him the laughing stock of her and her group of wealthy cronies–he didn’t want Fanny to know this. Besides, he was also worried that she would misunderstand.

Fanny bit her lip, experiencing discomfort yet maintaining composure outwardly.

I… You know how it is,” Christopher realized his slip–up and hastily

her teeth as she relayed the address and

room.

chance to. After ensuring he had his phone, the bodyguard swiftly blocked his path and escorted him

waiting!” the bodyguard

was still mulling

did he mean by “misunderstand“? Was she

for a couple of minutes, the door remained shut. When she hurriedly turned

her rage ignited. How could he

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was nothing untoward between him and Jane, was it acceptable for him to hastily leave

about how Christopher had abruptly taken his leave. without a single word to her, she grew even more furious.

a concerned voice interrupted her

the voice, Fanny spun around with excitement, only to discover that it was Joseph who had hurried in, clearly out of

fine, Joseph,” she quickly reassured him with a shake of her head, though

inquired, “How

hospital after receiving a call from Fanny, who had only mentioned that Scarlet was emotionally agitated and had been sedated, but did not explain what had happened.

by his question as she had no prepared response. Although Christopher had promised

Fanny’s lost and helpless expression, Joseph felt sorry for her

hospital room together. At the sight of

home and rest. I’ll take care of Mom here.”

this, Fanny hesitated and stood still, not leaving. immediately.

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he immediately knew it was Jane who had sent him there. However, he now had to deal with Florence and could

soon as he got in the car, he sent a text to Jane, informing her that he was settling some business for Miss Shelton. As long as Jane was tactful, she should

quickly ordered him to complete his

sigh of relief, but

and

she wasted no

but to call Jonathan. Fortunately, the call went through. However,

the verge of

threatened by Florence, so he could

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