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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.

clear and bright.

she stepped out,

the office, she received a call from Margaret.

bit off, like

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

silent for a moment, feeling a

incredibly

Margaret…” Genevieve

your fault? I know it’s all Tony’s fault. That woman of his doesn’t hold a candle to you, not even close. Tony is truly blind. I’ve been feeling upset these days. I

Grandma Margaret. I still think of you as my own grandma even after the

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

believed it would be best to discuss things in person, so she agreed

arrived and parked

to get out of the car, she saw the elderly

smiled and waved back. She was just about 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,

“Wait! Don’t come

her lungs, but

push Mer

fast, instinctively trying to away, but

the car when it rammed into him and then instantly

cal feet away.

on the other hand, was hit and thrown several feet

then,

in the driver’s seat flashed past Genevieve’s eyes.

the black curly hair and

She wasted no time and rushed

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police. Her voice was calm

through every corner of her body, rendering her unable to

tried calling Anthony,

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

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

end.

Anthony? You’re divorced. Don’t you know how

her tone turning cold. “Where’s

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