Chapter 43

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 and

moment she stepped out,

office, she received

off, like she

1/4

Chapter 43

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

silent for a moment, feeling a pang

always been incredibly kind to

Margaret…”

a candle to you, not even close. Tony is

upset, Grandma Margaret. I still think

a deep breath. “Forget it. Let’s not talk about that anymore. I heard you’re working at Eagle Entertainment. I’m at the café opposite

best to discuss things in person, so

Genevieve arrived and parked downstairs.

of the car, she saw the elderly couple across the street.

waved back. She was just about to

toward her direction.

that moment, a beat–up red car parked at the roadside suddenly roared to life. Giving no time for anyone to

“Wait! Don’t come

the top of her lungs, but it was already too

push Mer

away,

to the tremendous impact, he tumbled onto the car when it rammed into

cal feet away.

other hand, was hit and thrown several

then,

seat

person’s entire face clearly. However, the black curly hair and a prominent dark mole on the side of their face were particularly

all color. She wasted no time

2/4

JM M M

Chapter 43

dialed emergency service before calling the police. Her voice was calm

dread spreading through every corner

calling Anthony, but no

best doctor and followed them all the

like a leaf, she dialed Anthony’s number again. It was finally answered this time,

end.

was coy, her tone melodious. “Ms. Lawrence, why are you still shamelessly clinging onto Anthony? You’re divorced. Don’t you know how to keep your distance? Are you trying to play hard to

heart sank, her tone turning cold.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255