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Chapter 48

Tracy was clearly stabbing me in the heart again, but she kept acting sweet and gentle, which only made me look more naive and clueless.

“Of course, no. Sorry for troubling you,” I said, forcing a grateful smile as I headed to the elevator.

I didn’t care anymore if Tracy was trying to win over both Jared and Yvonne. If a man didn’t want to stay, it was better to let him go sooner rather than later. It was not a big deal.

As for Yvonne, her actions tonight really hurt me. To her, Tracy’s life mattered, but mine didn’t.

I grabbed some food upstairs and sat on a cold bench for a long time.

Then Jared called me. “Are you done eating? Come upstairs and keep Yvonne company, will you? I have to go back to the office for some work.” His voice was as calm and gentle as always.

I just hummed in response and went upstairs.

next to Yvonne’s bed, helping her open a new toy. Yvonne’s

in, Yvonne’s happy expression disappeared, as if I had come

go to the office for a bit. Your mom will stay here with you, so make sure you listen

with

I avoided his gaze and focused

again, “The nurse just brought some medicine. Don’t forget to give it to

want to take medicine. I already got a shot. I don’t need it,”

said flatly, “Don’t worry. I’ll make sure she

nervously and then turned to Jared with a pitiful expression.

softly, “Mr. Holcomb will be back as soon as he’s done with

a man and a woman were alone together. No one knew

Tracy left, I poured a glass of water and placed the medicine in front

her little trick again, thinking I’d fall for it like before. She’d complain about the taste, and I’d

take your medicine. If you don’t, I’ll call the nurse to come hold you down and make you take it,” I said flatly. After seeing how she treated Tracy, I just couldn’t feel sorry

mean, Mom! Why are you being so awful?” Yvonne started crying. “I want my old mom back. I

one.”

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