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Genevieve gave a slight smile, thinking that Louis had really gone overboard with his enthusiasm.

She waited there until Darrell came home, then invited him to dinner. He gladly accepted, and they left only after finishing their meal.

Darrell even looked at her with satisfaction.

He

e was

relieved because she seemingly finally let go of her past and was starting to see the world with open eyes.

“Louis is a decent guy. You’re just not well–acquainted enough. Take your time,” Darrell said.

Genevieve’s lips went stiff from all the forced smiling. “Dad, we’ve only just met and we’re just friends…”

Even though Louis said he liked her a few times, she wasn’t quite ready to believe it as true.

Darrell smiled and didn’t say much. He went straight upstairs to report this to his wife.

Genevieve’s foot injury gradually improved after a few days of resting at home.

Selene would call her from time to time to share some gossip.

Early in the morning, Genevieve received a call from Selene. Still groggy, she answered it. “Ms. Quinn, you’re up so early?”

Selene chuckled, a hint of excitement in her voice. “Let me tell you. Lately, Anthony has been searching for you like crazy. He even came looking for me; he’s practically turned the whole Acocester upside down!”

-Genevieve fell silent for a few seconds, then snapped to attention, her gaze gradually turning clear and chilly. “Looking for

me?”

“Yeah, maybe after being made a laughingstock for being cuckolded, he thinks you’re more obedient and wants you Selene scoffed. “But I won’t tell him. He actually thinks everyone’s chasing after a two–timing scumbag like him!”

back!”

Genevieve tugged at the corner of her lips as her eyelashes drooped slightly. “Don’t bother with him. He’ll only ruin our

mood.”

Selene hung up after chatting a short while longer with Genevieve.

The doctor came to check Genevieve’s foot, and only after confirming it was fully healed did Darrell allow her to

go

out.

was clear

moment she stepped out, even her mood

received a call from

off, like she was

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got to the point. “Gen, why didn’t you tell me such big news? I was

a

been incredibly

Margaret…” Genevieve murmured softly.

could it be your fault? I know it’s all Tony’s fault. That woman of his doesn’t hold a candle to you, not even close. Tony is truly blind. I’ve been feeling upset these days.

and she quickly said, “Please don’t be upset, Grandma Margaret. I still think of you as

it. Let’s not talk about that anymore. I heard you’re working at Eagle Entertainment. I’m

also believed it would be best to discuss things in person, so she

later, Genevieve arrived and

was about to get out of the car, she saw the elderly couple across the

just about to walk over when

toward her direction.

life. Giving no time for

paled. “Wait! Don’t

lungs,

push Mer

to away, but it was too

car when it rammed

cal feet away.

hand, was hit and thrown several feet away, unconscious.

car revved and then,

the driver’s seat flashed past Genevieve’s

Genevieve couldn’t see the person’s entire face clearly. However, the black curly

face was drained of all color. She wasted no time and rushed over in panic. “Grandpa

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service before calling the police. Her voice was calm and clear as she described

her palms, that sense of dread spreading through

calling Anthony, but no one

family’s connections to secure the best doctor and followed them

was finally answered this time, but it wasn’t

end.

Lawrence, why are you still shamelessly clinging onto Anthony? You’re divorced. Don’t

sank, her tone turning cold.

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