Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 518 Raymond, Her Sole Anchor

For three days, Selena had been confined within the sterile walls of the hospital, nursing her injured hand with painstaking care. She barely dared to move it, fearing that even the slightest motion might impede her recovery. Shelley had remained steadfastly by her side throughout this ordeal. It was evident that Selena's sole preoccupation was the healing of her hand, her focus so singular that even the mention of Raymond failed to elicit the faintest flicker in her eyes.

On the third day, the doctor finally deemed Selena fit to leave, though he cautioned her to continue taking care of her hand. During her hospital stay, Selena had received several messages from Raymond, to which she had not responded. Now, Raymond had ceased sending them.

Shortly after her discharge, Selena received an invitation from a previous collaborator, the owner of a villa she had once decorated. The invitation was for a wine-tasting event to be held that evening.

The gathering was small and private, hosted within the very house she had once adorned with her artistic touch. The host was none other than Henry from the Vanguard Group, a familiar face from her Harvard University days.

Prior to their university years, Henry had been the one to introduce her to Caterlington, who respectfully referred to him as "Uncle." Selena had always maintained a cordial relationship with him.

"Mr. Spencer, my hand is injured; I might not be able to paint," she had informed him.

"You don't need to paint, just come and have a look at the house you designed," he had reassured her.

Feeling it would be impolite to decline, Selena agreed to attend.

The guests were dressed casually,

Vanguard Group, a company renowned for its wide range of electronics, from home appliances like air conditioners and refrigerators to washing

always ensured she received the best prices. After exchanging

hand by her side, moving as little as possible and refraining from drinking.

aroma.

her eye, Selena spotted Olivia. Upon seeing Selena, Olivia subtly raised an eyebrow, a slight curl playing at her lips. Raymond was in her company, engaged in conversation with several partners. One of them was an older man, around fifty, discussing Mr. Butler's

Butler end up?" one

Butler has a protégé in New York," another

towards Selena, who was standing unobtrusively

known for hosting wine-tasting events such as this one. Selena had been the creative mind behind the design of his villa, with

together, each cradling a glass of wine, engrossed in a discussion about Mr. Butler's artwork. Olivia, who had narrowly

popular, but isn't his protégé a family member? I've never heard otherwise,"

her lips, the expressions of those around her shifted uncomfortably. It was then that Olivia remembered her own connection to that painting. She recalled Mr. Butler's remark about how fortunate it was that

her, and she forced a smile onto her face. It was likely that Mr. Butler's comments about her were now making

a sense of disquiet, Olivia instinctively gravitated towards Raymond, as though seeking his support. Raymond, however, had never shown any interest in such matters and was