Chapter 41
Estelle leaned back against the headboard. “You didn’t think it was too much when you threw water at me, but now you suddenly do? Zachary, don’t you think you’re being a bit hypocritical?
“kicked you in self–defense. If I hadn’t, who knows what you would’ve done? I’m injured and bedridden. I’m no match for a grown man like you,”
Zachary’s face flushed red with anger. He charged forward, ready to argue, but Michiel stepped in and blocked his path.
Michael spoke leisurely. “There are many people here, yet Mr. Grayson still dates to lay hand on Essie. That says a lot about how reckless he is. And the reason he feels so entitled ”
His gaze shifted to Julian, his lips cading into a smile that carried an air of amusement,
“It’s entirely because of someone’s indulgence and favoritism. Mr. Grant, it’s one thing to favor your first love, but must you also extend that courtesy to her friends? Are you taking everyone connected to Ms Lynch under your wing?
Does this mean that from now on, anyone remotely related to Ms. Lynch–no matter how insignificant can walk all over Essie as they please?”
Julian’s dark eyes deepened with emotion. He remained silent for a long moment before finally looking at Estelle.
“What will it take for you to be satisfied?”
Zachary’s expression shifted. “Jules……”
Estelle said indifferently, “Since he was the one who pound water on me first, I want him to have a hundred cups poured on him as well”
Zachary’s fists clenched instinctively, his expression twisting with resentment.
Meanwhile, Susan was utterly stunned. She hadn’t expected Estelle to be this ruthless, especially in front of allan, showing no regard for him whatsoever She parted her lips. “Jules-
Before she could say another word, Julian cut her off indifferently, “Would you rather do it yourself or have someone else do it?”
His question was directed at Estelle
Estelle replied with an air of detachment, “I’m not in any condition to move, It’s better to have someone else do it. I wouldn’t want to aggravate my injury over something so trivial,”
Julian’s gaze darkened. “Alright.”
Zachary shot Estelle a venomous glace before storming out of the ward.
Susan quickly followed, realizing there was nothing to gain from bringing up the car accident now.
After all the commotion, Estelle felt tired.
Jurian siding with her didn’t attrany emotions. Alterall, was exactly what she had expected.
With Larutable evidente, bow could be stand idly by while his friend tried to harm his wite? That would be a disgrace
Besides, Uus situation had nothing to do witli susan. if Susan had beenile one to act, things would have played out very differently.
Estelle closed her eyes. “Pintled Let’s talk about the rest toutonow.”
Ye, Deuther Machuri nus Julian moved.
M carl stepped forward just “Liste, at least eat something before you slevjs”
Thinking of how much he had helped her over the past few days, she reopened her eyes and dashed lausa gratial site. “Thankyou, Mr. Cooper”
The said wainly, “Hied the kitchen parpair some of your favorite dishes, but since your wounds are still healing, you should avoid anything too spicy She glanced at the food he had brought, her eyes lighting up slightly
bey were indeed all beer favorites
julian watched this exchange from the side, an explicadestination using tai bis chest.
For ammusent, it tels like Michel was the real husband bere, while he was nothing more than an outsider.
His lips pressed into a thin line, a subtle wave of displeasing washing over lan.
“Mc Cooper,” he interrupted, breaking the wasts atmosphere “there’s nothing else, you should leave. I’ll take care of things here.” Michael paused for a sesond, a flicker of aŭtsasement Ms Lynch instead?s
this expression. “Mr. Gant, you don’t seem to be of much use here Wouldn’t it be better for you to checkun
Jadian’s face temalardimpasave “Estelle is my wife. Naturally, I’m more useful to her than you are,”
