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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.

was clear and

she stepped out, even

office, she received

bit off, like she was

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

fell silent for a moment, feeling a

been incredibly kind to

Grandma Margaret…” Genevieve murmured

could it be 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

I still think of you as my own grandma even after

a 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 office. Let’s

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

minutes later, Genevieve arrived and

out of the car, she saw the elderly couple across

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

toward her direction.

parked at the roadside suddenly roared to life. Giving no time

face paled. “Wait! Don’t come over…

of her lungs, but it was already too

push Mer

reacted fast, instinctively trying to away, but it was

tumbled onto the car when it rammed

cal feet away.

hit and

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

all color. She wasted no time and rushed over in

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service before calling the police. Her voice was calm and clear

her palms, that sense of dread spreading through every corner

then tried calling Anthony, but no

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

leaf, she dialed Anthony’s number again. It was finally

end.

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 get?”

heart sank, her tone turning

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