The Abandoned Wife

Meanwhile, Ophelia stepped out of the kindergarten with a grim expression.

Thank goodness I handled the matter fast enough! Who'd have thought Mr. Bauer would launch an investigation as soon as he returned? Gosh. I almost blew my cover! Then again, this must mean that little b*stard's injury was pretty bad...

With that thought in mind, Ophelia curled her lips into a smirk.

That b*tch Roxanne has ruined my chances of a happy and comfortable life! She deserves this little payback from me. Ha!

Naturally, Ophelia needed to inform Aubree about the incident, so she quickly got into her car and dialed the latter's number.

Fortunately, the call got through after just a few rings.

"How did it go? Did you succeed?" Aubree asked urgently.

on me lately. I

Ophelia said with a smug chortle. "Mr. Bauer even made a big fuss out of it when

both gleeful and relieved. "Well done! I'm so thankful for your help. I wouldn't have known who else to turn to if you hadn't

back then? I'm only too happy to be able

to leave things just

before or no longer own many luxury items? Compared to me, Ophelia is still from a lower-class background. She's helped me, and it's

on. You took such a huge risk to help me. How can I not thank you? Anyway, I have a handbag

Ophelia with the handbag, and the latter quickly caught on to

tone, Ophelia pretended to turn her down. "I told you there's no need for that! You've already helped me

the woman truly wanted the

Aubree for so many years that she knew better than anyone else how rich

money from Aubree would be a lifetime

for the handbag she just mentioned, I'm sure it's one I'd never be able to afford in my entire life! Of course, I want