Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 283 Put On a Show

Lauren’s words left me feeling somewhat dazed.

“The car was completely wrecked. You were only saved because the airbags deployed and protected you. Plus, the truck hit the back of your car. You narrowly escaped a catastrophe!”

Lauren continued, her voice filled with concern. “If the timing had been just a bit off… It’s horrifying even

to think about!”

As I listened to Lauren’s account, I recalled that desperate press of the pedal. If the doctor’s assessment had been accurate, a slightly delayed reaction could have left me paralyzed, or worse, I might never have seen my family again.

It was shocking to see the accident report photos later. Stella visited my ward two days later, and I

admired her composure.

Stella entered, accompanied by a bodyguard, holding a big bouquet and carrying a basket of fruits. She walked in with the confidence of someone who owned the place.

I stared at her in disbelief, but she looked genuinely concerned as she quickly approached my bedside.

better?”

tears in her eyes,

half to death.”

a chair. “Please have

shouted at the bodyguard, “Remove those items. She was just poisoned;

her expression. She didn’t

her bodyguard to take her gifts out, and the man

at Lauren and smiled at Stella. “I hope you won’t mind!”

you’re injured. It’s only natural to be agitated!” She gave my

you feeling better

close call indeed!” I replied warmly, putting on a little performance of my own.

troubling you the other day?

i

brought up the fact that she had

worries!” She responded calmly and turned the question back to me. “I didn’t know you two had

plans.

quick thinking. When he couldn’t reach me on the phone, he had a hunch that something had happened.