Edgar and His Destined Wife

Chapter 140 Quick-witted Reaction

“Where were you last night?” Ben was genuinely worried about her safety.

Jean merely remained silent, not knowing what to reply.

She helped him back into the ward with a nurse and diverted the topic in a low voice.

“Was the operation successful?”

The nurse replied with a smile, “Yes. Both Dr. Roffe and Dr. Bailey said that he is recovery well. If there are no other complications, he can be discharged by the end of this month.

Upon hearing that, Ben looked at Jean as though he was a little kid waiting to be praised. Holding her hand, he asked, “How about that?”

The smile on his face was a beam of light that shone into her dim world.

Influenced by him, her lips could not help twitching into a smile, and she felt as though she had temporarily escaped from the events the night before.

“Good job.”

Ben grinned and clenched his hands around hers, wrapping her slightly cool fingers into his palm.

Meanwhile, Ally stood still by the door, being completely ignored by them.

Gritting her teeth, she forced a smile. “Ben, I brought you some desserts from Gemma’s Pastries. Give it a try. I queued up specially for this – I heard that it’s very delicious. By the way, I heard that your racing team needs some funds. My dad has a friend involved in the industry, and I’ve already discussed it with him. If you need it, you can just give him a call and sign the contract after you are discharged.”

There was a smug smile on her face when she finished speaking.

I will let everyone know that Jean is no match for me. I can bring a lot of resources and contacts for Ben, but Jean only has a pretty face. On top of that, she has an embarrassing history. What does she have to compete with me?

The more she thought about this, the smugger she was. At this point, she did not even bother to hide her mocking expression.

“Who told you that my team needed funding?” Ben frowned.

“It’s reported in the news. After the accident, your racing team could no longer be sustained, and your manager is currently soliciting funds from others.”

Ben shot a glance at Jean, who remained quiet.

I heard from my dad that Ludwig Group is also facing some difficulties. I don’t think

all

about it, he could already think of the difficulties

him. Secondly, because of the accident, the reputation of their team had suffered. They would need more funding to salvage their image. On top of that, the Racing Association was giving

and the rest must be having a hard

clenched his fists tightly. If only I was more careful back

your fault.” Jean held him back as he was about to punch the headboard of his bed. “You’ve already

“But–”

“Don’t panic, Ben. As long as

could not stand her anymore. While holding Ben back from hurting himself, she roared at Ally, “Stop agitating him! Can’t you see that he’s emotional right now?

for words. Ben was like an uncontrollably beast that kept struggling against Jean’s restraint. He kept punching the headboard, and

they helped Jean press him

was shocked to see

she saw Ben falling back to sleep, she

recovery.” With that, the nurse checked the

he still had wounds left behind from the two operations. If he became emotionally agitated or if he did some intense exercises, he

scars on his body. After some

a frown on her face, she

be an emotionally unstable cripple. I’m not coming to the hospital anymore, and I

corridor as her high heels clattered

came out of the elevator and

darkened, but she quickly entered

with Jean preparing breakfast next to him,

all this while, I’ve grown fond of

still sleeping, she

Ludwig?” Jean asked as she wiped

Just leave it to the maids and

going?” To Jean, Farra’s smile was too kind and

“To dress you up.”

her, she was very insistent about bringing her to one of the luxurious malls to buy some clothes.

entrance, they met a few other ladies who were the wives of established men

Sans family calling off the engagement as soon as Ben was involved in

was treating Jean differently and even