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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

she stepped out,

the office, she received a call from

off,

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tell me such big news? I was so sad when I found out

silent for a moment, feeling a pang of bitterness in her heart.

had always been incredibly kind to

Margaret…”

not even close. Tony is truly blind. I’ve been feeling upset these days. I failed you for not being able to protect you…” Margaret said

and she quickly said, “Please don’t be upset, Grandma Margaret. I still

heard you’re working

things in person, so she

later, Genevieve arrived and parked

car, she saw the elderly

to walk over when she

toward her direction.

at that moment, a beat–up red car parked at the roadside suddenly roared to life. Giving no time for anyone to react,

paled. “Wait! Don’t come

screamed at the top of her lungs, but

push Mer

fast, instinctively trying to away,

onto the car when it rammed

cal feet away.

hand, was hit

then, without stopping, sped away.

the driver’s seat flashed past

However, the black curly hair and a prominent dark mole on the side of their

of all color. She wasted no time and

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calling the police. Her voice was calm and clear as she described

palms, that sense of dread spreading through

Anthony, but no

the Lawrence family’s connections to secure the best doctor and followed them

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

end.

melodious. “Ms. Lawrence, why are you still shamelessly clinging onto Anthony? You’re divorced. Don’t you know how

heart sank, her tone turning

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