Chapter 17

Josie ran a long distance in one breath. Her incision was in pain, and her body felt numb.

She didn’t want to stay behind and watch them being lovey–dovey, starting a new family.

Sitting on the steps outside the City Hall, Josie waited for Henry the whole morning.

Undoubtedly, she got stood up by Henry again.

She wondered how lightly Henry took her that he forgot to meet her at the City Hall.

Josie had tears in her eyes, and the sky was gloomy.

The autumn rain soon poured down, and the temperature suddenly dropped.

Josie habitually trembled when she was cold, and the incisions on her stomach and uterus ached from the twitching

After dialing Henry’s number, Josie took shelter in the lobby of the City Hall.

However, Henry refused to answer her phone and declined her call.

Disappointed. Josie waited quietly as she put down her hand.

She thought Henry would eventually think of her when he finished his business.

at six

took the bus back to her rented apartment. Henry didn’t appear even after City Hall

didn’t matter after he signed

to

was about to go upstairs

Jo

and didn’t see the Maybach parked

she didn’t know how Henry found

and it was clear

see who Josie’s lover was and didn’t

send me home?” Josie asked in

won’t let you suffer any grievance?” Henry’s

Josie smiled bitterly. It seemed like Henry knew it wasn’t right

work to do and has no time, Josje said

thought, “There is nothing much about that

today?” Josie asked with suppressed emotion as she didn’t want to

Henry made an excuse. “Ashley’s leg hurts. I had

slowly took a step

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cast down by his

grievances instantly broke out. Josie

had been waiting for him at City

cared for her, even when

legs just got scratched, and she was

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