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.

clear

moment she stepped out,

she received

off, like

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you tell me such big news? I was so sad when I found out you guys

a pang of bitterness in

been incredibly kind

Margaret…” Genevieve murmured softly.

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 said sorrowfully.

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

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

be best to discuss things in

later, Genevieve arrived

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

was just about to walk

toward her direction.

suddenly roared to life. Giving no time for anyone to react, it sped directly toward

face paled. “Wait! Don’t come

her lungs, but it was

push Mer

instinctively trying to away, but it was

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

cal feet away.

hand, was hit and

car revved and then, without

the driver’s seat flashed

clearly. However, the black curly hair and a prominent dark mole on the

She wasted no time and

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phone, trembling, and dialed emergency service before calling the police. Her voice was

feel the sweat in her palms, that sense of dread spreading through every corner of her body,

then tried calling Anthony, but no one answered.

the best doctor and followed them all the way as

Anthony’s number again. It was finally answered

end.

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

sank, her tone turning

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