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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

out, even

office, she received a call from Margaret.

bit off, like

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me such big news? I was so sad when I found out you guys were divorced,”

a moment, feeling a

incredibly kind

sorry, Grandma Margaret…” Genevieve murmured softly.

you, not even close. Tony is truly blind. I’ve been feeling upset these days. I failed you for

Grandma Margaret. I still think

talk about that anymore. I heard you’re working at Eagle Entertainment. I’m at

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

minutes later, Genevieve arrived and parked downstairs.

the car, she saw the elderly couple across the street.

waved back. She was just about to walk over

toward her direction.

beat–up red car parked at the roadside suddenly roared to life. Giving no time for anyone to react, it sped directly toward

“Wait! Don’t come over…

of her lungs, but it was already too late.

push Mer

to away, but it was too

impact, he tumbled onto the car when it rammed into him and then instantly fell off.

cal feet away.

was hit and

and then, without stopping, sped away.

the driver’s seat flashed

and Genevieve couldn’t see the person’s entire face clearly. However, the black curly hair

color. She wasted no time and rushed over in panic. “Grandpa Frank, Grandma Margaret…”

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

through every corner

then tried calling Anthony, but

and followed them all the way as they

was finally answered this time, but it wasn’t Anthony

end.

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

tone turning

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