Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1129 Whispers in the Hospital

"Oh, I get it now," Jude remarked casually as he strolled into the room, wearing a smirk that didn't escape Anthony's notice.

Taking a seat opposite him, he continued, "I thought you were so riled up today because Colin outshone you at the company that you wanted to strangle my dear Mom."

With a calm gesture, Jude adjusted the blanket on Dorothy, his grin widening as he met Anthony's gaze. "You might want to be careful with those neck massages in the future. If Mom turns up strangled one day, you won't have a convincing alibi."

Anthony maintained his steely gaze, his lips pressed into a tight line.

"Come on, Dad," Jude pressed on, his voice laced with nonchalance.

Leaning back in his chair, he continued, "Rumor has it the morning meeting was quite the showdown."

"And let's face it, my biological brothers just can't compete with Colin."

His smile faded, and Jude's eyes took on a hint of seriousness as he looked at Anthony. "It looks like you're teetering on the edge of defeat," Jude said.

After a grueling day at the office, Colin's first destination was the hospital.

yesterday's wedding and today's intense meeting, he hadn't seen Dorothy in

"Coles," she greeted softly.

seat on the sofa in Dorothy's private ward, inquired, "Are you here

approached Dorothy. Sitting beside her, he took her hand gently. "Aunt Dorothy, it was my debut day at the office,

assistants recommended by my brother are

Lennon, honed his talents under none other than Damien himself!" Colin's excitement was palpable as he spoke, his gestures

twitch

was piqued and delved deeper into the subject,

true prodigy," Colin remarked, admiration evident in

uncanny resemblance, his talent eclipses mine by

his parents in a car crash..." Colin paused, a sense of realization dawning on

share the same tragic past—our parents also perished in a car accident

truly mind-boggling,"

to listen any longer, so he concocted a quick excuse

his astonishment, as soon as he stepped outside, he came face

the hospital entrance, Cherise stood conversing with a distinguished gray- haired doctor. Catching sight of Jude, she paused momentarily, exchanging final words with the elderly physician before