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.

has been incredibly tough on me lately. I need some good news to cheer

he fell really hard!" Ophelia said with a smug chortle. "Mr. Bauer even made a big fuss out of it when he returned, so I'm

Aubree felt both gleeful and relieved. "Well done! I'm so thankful for your help. I wouldn't have known who

how much you helped me back then? I'm only too happy

to leave things just

I'm not as rich as before or no longer own many luxury items? Compared to me, Ophelia is still

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

reward Ophelia with the handbag, and the latter quickly caught

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

woman truly wanted the

many years that she knew better than anyone else

from Aubree would be a lifetime of wealth

wealthier than me. As for the handbag she just mentioned, I'm sure it's one