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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 and bright.

out, even

she received a call from

off,

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didn’t you tell me such big news? I was so sad when I found out you guys

a

been incredibly

Margaret…” Genevieve

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

said, “Please don’t be upset, Grandma Margaret. I

it. Let’s not talk about that anymore. I heard you’re

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

Genevieve arrived and

saw the

was just about to walk over when she

toward her direction.

life. Giving no time for anyone to

face paled. “Wait! Don’t

the top of her lungs, but it was already too late.

push Mer

instinctively trying to away, but it was

the tremendous impact, he tumbled onto the car when it rammed into him and then

cal feet away.

hit and thrown several feet away, unconscious.

car revved and then, without stopping, sped away.

person in the driver’s seat flashed

However, the black curly hair and a prominent dark mole on the side of their face were

wasted no time

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out her phone, trembling, and dialed emergency service before calling the police. Her voice was calm and clear as she

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

tried calling Anthony, but no

and followed them all the way as they

finally answered this time, but

end.

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

heart sank, her tone

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