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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 bright.

moment she stepped out, even her mood lifted.

received a call

voice sounded a bit off, like she was upset.

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

moment, feeling a

been incredibly

Margaret…” Genevieve murmured softly.

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 failed you for not being able to protect you…” Margaret said sorrowfully.

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

it. Let’s not talk about that anymore. I heard you’re working at Eagle

be best to discuss things in person, so she

minutes later, Genevieve arrived

was about to get out of the car, she saw the elderly couple across the

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

toward her direction.

parked at the roadside suddenly roared to life.

paled. “Wait! Don’t come

of her lungs, but

push Mer

away, but it was

he tumbled onto the car when it

cal feet away.

was hit and thrown

then, without stopping, sped away.

person in the driver’s seat flashed past Genevieve’s

too fast, and Genevieve couldn’t see the person’s entire face clearly. However, the black curly hair and a prominent dark mole

face was drained of all color. She wasted no time and rushed over

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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

that sense of dread spreading through every corner of her body,

tried calling Anthony, but no one

the best doctor and followed them all the way as they were

she dialed Anthony’s number again. It was finally

end.

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

tone turning cold. “Where’s

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