Chapter 138
suggestive marks on her neck.
“I’m in love with him, truly in love Courtney intentionally unzipped her sun jacket, revealing the su
Before leaving home, she noticed in the mirror that Hayden had playfully left hickeys on her neck.
Anneyed, she glared at Hayden several times and deliberately wore a sun jacket to cover them up
Courtney thought. “Now, it seems completely unnecessary. Hayden is my husband. I have nothing to hide about it:
“Courtney Austin was truly losing it. “Tid you sleep with him?”
What’s wrong with you? He’s my husband” Seeing Austin lose control and rush over to grab her wrist, Courtney cried angrily, “Let me go, or I’ll call for help
Ms. Edwards? What a coincidence I was looking for you,” a woman in high heels said with a smile as she came over. She pushed Austin’s hand away and casually linked arms with Courtney
Courtney was startled as she didn’t know this woman. Yet somehow, Courtney felt her familiar..
“Lan, this in none of your business,” Austin said, imitated.
Lillian rolled her eyes. “Dr. Gilbert, can’t you talk about your business at home? This is a hospital, and I have things to discuss with M
Ms. Edwards too.”
Lillian then exclaimed, “Ms. Edwards, I heard you donated millions to the research institute, and you just returned from a peacekeeping mission. You’re a
With Lillian’s loud voice, many people in the hospital turned to look.
They had all seen the news.
Courtney glanced around but didn’t stop Lillian
With so many people watching, Austin frowned, holding his anger as he left.
“Thank you,” Courtney said, looking at Lilian and trying to remember where they had met.
Lillian pointed excitedly at herself “Met The pharmaceutical rep at the preschool entrance.”
Courtney remembered Lillian. It was when she picked up Phoebe right before Vera and caused a scene at the preschool,
you and Dr. Gilbert are divorced?” Lillian gossiped.
Courtney nodded
“Good for you,” Lillian whispered, guiding Courtney down a quiet path, “I don’t mean to stir the pot, but while Austin seems all upright, people say he’s been messing around behind Vera’s back for years,
“Even though he doesn’t have a steady relationship, he did have a thing with a pharmaceutical rep who looks just like you.”
Lillian pulled out some photos for Courtney to sed. That girl did have an innocent look, much like Courtney back in the day.
Courtney was stunned for a while, but deep down, she felt nothing
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Courtney thought, I should have seen it coming. If Austin could have an affair with Vera right after marrying me, he would cheat on Vera too!
“The whole thing is indecent,” Lillian murmured, “This young girl set up Austin, slipping him something when they were drinking together,”
That was just the same trick Vera used back in the day to win over Austin.
“Vera later found out about this and dealt heartless.” Lillian said indignantly, “It’s ironic”
it privately. The poor girl went abroad. She had no other choice. The people of the Lewis family are
Courtney was silent, surprised that Austin had such an eventful five years.
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Courtney thought, “How naive I was! Back in South Weidan, I spent numerous sleepless nights thinking that Austin would be worried sick about me and
wait for me forever.”
“Even though it was a setup, Austin must have shown some willingness. The drug was only to spice things up, not to make him powerless. He lacked self- control,” Lillian said disdainfully,
“Ms. Edwards, you must be a good person to donate all that money. Honestly, I believe it is wise for you to distance yourself from Austin and our circle. You are too pure for the chaos of fame and fortune.”
Courtney looked at Lillian and quietly asked, “Since your circle is so chaotic, have you ever thought about finding a different job?”
Lillian chuckled self–deprecatingly. “But it’s highly profitable. I’ve got two kids to provide for. Life’s hard.”
Courtney looked at Lillian in surprise. “You have such a great figure a
and a pretty face. It’s hard to believe you h
have two kids.”
Lillian remained optimistic. “They are my brother’s child. He was a doctor here at this hospital and died on duty. James kept it quiet, allowing us to set our terms, and frequested a long–term collaboration with the hospital.
“My sister–in–law took the compensation money and ran away, leaving the kids. If I don’t take care of them, who will? I can’t just leave them.” Courtney admired Lillian as a strong woman
“Okay, Ms. Edwards. I’ve got things to do. I hope you avoid that jerk and have a great life.” Lillian waved goodbye to Courtney and walked away.
Courtney watched Lillian leave and felt a genuine fondness for her–someone who brought hope to those around her, much like Hayden,
Even though life was hard, after facing many dark moments, they kept shining. Those difficulties and setbacks never broke them. People like them were like a beam of light that brightened the darkness.
“Babe, you’ve been out for one hour, thirty minutes, and sixteen seconds. I miss you,” Courtney’s phone buzzed with a message from Hayden, accompanied by an adorable meme of a large puppy seeking comfort.
Courtney chuckled, feeling the gloom caused by Austin lift a bit.
She replied to Hayden: I miss you too. I’ll be back l
The chat window repeatedly showed Hayden was typing, but no message came through.
He was probably too anxious to find the proper words.
After all, just one simple “I miss you too” from Courtney was enou
enough to make him excited for the whole day.
