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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.

weather was clear and

moment she stepped out, even her

the office, she received a call from Margaret.

off,

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why didn’t you tell me such big news? I was so sad when

a moment, feeling a pang

had always been incredibly kind to her.

Margaret…”

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. I failed you for not being able to protect you…” Margaret

upset, Grandma Margaret. I still think of you

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

to discuss things in person, so she agreed and picked up speed.

arrived and

she saw the

about to walk over when she noticed Margaret

toward her direction.

at the roadside suddenly roared to life. Giving

paled. “Wait!

at the top of her lungs, but it was already too

push Mer

reacted fast, instinctively trying to away, but

when it rammed into

cal feet away.

hand, was hit and thrown

then, without stopping, sped

seat flashed past

black curly hair

no time and rushed over in panic.

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calling the police. Her voice was calm and clear as she described what had happened.

in her palms, that sense of dread spreading through every corner of her body, rendering her unable to control the sudden surge

calling Anthony, but no

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

finally answered this time, but it wasn’t Anthony

end.

still shamelessly clinging onto Anthony? You’re divorced. Don’t you know how to keep your distance? Are

heart sank, her tone turning cold. “Where’s Anthony?”

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