Facade of Love

Chapter 179 He Never Cared for Her

With a smile on his face, Liam coaxed Madam Young, saying, “It’s nothing major. Mr. Zachary just can’t decide on something and thought Iddy should have a look.”

Upon hearing this, Idris stood up and addressed Madam Young, “Grandma, I’ll go check it out and come back soon.”

Madam Young could only nod in response and wave him off, saying, “Go ahead,”

Idris nodded. His gaze lingered briefly on me, as if suggesting I should stay and chat with Grandma for a while. I did not look at him. My eyes fell on the half–eaten apple in my hand, finding its taste excessively sweet. I did not like it.

After Idris left, the ward became lively again. Liam chatted with Madam Young, mostly about his interesting encounters abroad. The novelty of his stories made her laugh.

Emily sat quietly on the side. She seemed to always speak very little. Her beautiful eyes watched Liam as he amused Madam Young, filled with love and admiration.

For a moment, I felt a bit dazed. These two had been married for many years, but after all this time, Emily’s gaze still held love and admiration for Liam. It seemed he was truly the light of her life.

Perhaps noticing my gaze, Emily was slightly embarrassed and averted her eyes. Her cheeks were a bit flushed, and she said to me, “Are you thirsty? I’ll get you a glass of water.”

living room outside the ward to fill the water, I quickly got up

was about to pour the water out, and shook

It was probably because I saw her being

not help but smile and said, “I really envy

voice gentle and sweet. “You and Iddy have it pretty good too, since you guys can be together often. Liam is abroad most of the year, and we only get to see each other for two or three months

grandma say that once the project in Northern

when it will be completed.” After saying this, she looked down slightly and touched her flat stomach,

her affectionate gesture, I could not help but express my surprise, “Emily,

long. Please keep it a secret for now. Once Grandma’s health improves, and we all

179 He Never Cared for

nodded and could not help but ask, “Was it during Liam’s last visit back

affirmation, a bit embarrassed. “We forgot contraception at that time. I didn’t expect to get pregnant so soon. I just found out, but it’s a good thing. Ashley is also growing

situation with Idris, and shifted back the conversation to her, chatting about the

a heart–wrenching cry from a woman echoed from outside.

still in her hospital gown, looking extremely weak. It was not clear what had happened, but at that moment, her eyes were red and tearful