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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.

out, even

office, she received a call from Margaret.

voice sounded a bit off, like

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

a moment, feeling a pang

had always been incredibly

Margaret…” Genevieve murmured

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

“Please don’t be upset, Grandma Margaret. I still think of

that anymore. I heard you’re working at Eagle Entertainment. I’m at the café

to discuss things in person, so

minutes later, Genevieve arrived and parked

she saw

just about to walk over when she noticed Margaret eagerly pulling

toward her direction.

roadside suddenly roared to life. Giving no

face paled. “Wait! Don’t come

of her lungs, but it was already

push Mer

away, but it was

when it rammed into him

cal feet away.

hit and thrown

revved and then, without stopping, sped away.

in the driver’s seat flashed past Genevieve’s

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

was drained of all color. She wasted no time

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

sense of dread spreading through every corner of her body, rendering her unable to control the sudden

calling Anthony, but no one answered.

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

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

end.

why are you still shamelessly clinging onto Anthony? You’re

heart sank, her tone turning

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