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.

me lately. I need

chortle. "Mr. Bauer even made a big fuss out of it when he returned, so I'm sure that

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

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

however, wasn't willing to leave

Compared to me, Ophelia is still from a lower-class background. She's

again. "Oh, come on. You took such a huge risk

Ophelia with the handbag, and the latter quickly caught

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

said, the woman truly wanted

had been with Aubree for so many years that she knew better than anyone else how rich and generous the

of money from Aubree would be a lifetime of

out now, but she's still far more powerful and wealthier than me. As for the handbag she just mentioned, I'm sure it's one I'd