Submitting To My Billionaire Ex-Wife by Allison Mild

Chapter 43

Genevieve gave a slight smile, thinking that Louis had really gone overboard with his enthusiasm.

She waited there until Darrell came home, then invited him to dinner. He gladly accepted, and they left only after finishing their meal.

Darrell even looked at her with satisfaction.

He

e was

relieved because she seemingly finally let go of her past and was starting to see the world with open eyes.

“Louis is a decent guy. You’re just not well–acquainted enough. Take your time,” Darrell said.

Genevieve’s lips went stiff from all the forced smiling. “Dad, we’ve only just met and we’re just friends…”

Even though Louis said he liked her a few times, she wasn’t quite ready to believe it as true.

Darrell smiled and didn’t say much. He went straight upstairs to report this to his wife.

Genevieve’s foot injury gradually improved after a few days of resting at home.

Selene would call her from time to time to share some gossip.

Early in the morning, Genevieve received a call from Selene. Still groggy, she answered it. “Ms. Quinn, you’re up so early?”

Selene chuckled, a hint of excitement in her voice. “Let me tell you. Lately, Anthony has been searching for you like crazy. He even came looking for me; he’s practically turned the whole Acocester upside down!”

-Genevieve fell silent for a few seconds, then snapped to attention, her gaze gradually turning clear and chilly. “Looking for

me?”

“Yeah, maybe after being made a laughingstock for being cuckolded, he thinks you’re more obedient and wants you Selene scoffed. “But I won’t tell him. He actually thinks everyone’s chasing after a two–timing scumbag like him!”

back!”

Genevieve tugged at the corner of her lips as her eyelashes drooped slightly. “Don’t bother with him. He’ll only ruin our

mood.”

Selene hung up after chatting a short while longer with Genevieve.

The doctor came to check Genevieve’s foot, and only after confirming it was fully healed did Darrell allow her to

go

out.

weather was clear and bright.

moment she stepped out, even her mood lifted.

the office, she received a call from Margaret.

sounded a bit off,

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got to the point. “Gen, why didn’t you tell me such big news? I was so sad when I found

moment, feeling a pang of bitterness in

had always been incredibly kind

Margaret…” Genevieve murmured softly.

a candle to you, not even close. Tony is truly blind. I’ve been feeling upset these days. I failed

quickly said, “Please don’t be upset, Grandma Margaret. I still think of you as my own grandma

deep breath. “Forget it. Let’s not talk about that anymore. I heard you’re working at Eagle Entertainment. I’m at the café opposite your

also believed it would be best to discuss things in person, so she agreed and picked up speed.

later, Genevieve arrived and parked downstairs.

she saw the elderly couple across the street.

and waved back. She was just about to walk over when she noticed Margaret eagerly

toward her direction.

beat–up red car parked at the roadside suddenly roared to life. Giving no time for anyone to react, it sped directly toward Margaret and

paled. “Wait! Don’t come over…

at the top of her lungs, but it was already too

push Mer

away, but

tumbled onto the car when it rammed

cal feet away.

the other hand, was hit and thrown several feet away,

revved and then, without

seat flashed past Genevieve’s eyes.

Genevieve couldn’t see the person’s entire face clearly. However, the black curly hair and a prominent dark mole on the side of their face were particularly noticeable.

wasted no time and rushed over in panic. “Grandpa Frank, Grandma Margaret…”

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took out her phone, trembling, and dialed emergency service before calling the police. Her voice was calm and clear as she described what

that sense of dread spreading through

tried calling Anthony, but

connections to secure the best doctor and followed them all the

she dialed Anthony’s number again. It was finally answered this time, but it wasn’t

end.

was coy, her tone melodious. “Ms. Lawrence, why are you still shamelessly clinging onto Anthony? You’re divorced. Don’t you know how to keep your distance? Are you trying to play hard to

her tone turning cold.