The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 384

Chapter 384

McNeil watched as Victoria walked away. He sat there for a long time, so lost in thought that he didn't even notice when Xenia came to find him.

"Sir..."

Xenia had no idea what was wrong. Just a short while ago, Mrs. Langford had been downstairs, having dinner with Mr. Langford and Miss Gwyneth. Then, suddenly, Mrs. Langford's car was gone, and Mr. Langford was left sitting alone, staring into space.

The expression on his face was something Xenia had never seen before, not since she started working for the Langford family.

It was a sadness too deep for words, resting quietly on his features, impossible to hide.

McNeil hadn't been sitting much longer when the phone rang—an urgent call from the hospital.

"Is this Mr. Langford? Ms. Marchand has been admitted, and her situation is critical. She's in surgery right now. If you're able, please come to the hospital as soon as possible."

He was still numb from Victoria's departure. Even the news that Violet was in the hospital didn't stir his expression.

"I'll be there right away."

After hanging up, he sat quietly for another ten minutes, then rose and headed upstairs.

Gwyneth was in her room, absorbed in her video game, completely unaware that McNeil had entered.

ruffled her hair.

"I thought

eyes-so much like Victoria's. The way she spoke, her gestures, everything about her was a reflection

McNeil had

was her strictness with Gwyneth. He only ever wanted to see

why he so often took Gwyneth to visit Violet-she always seemed to

she'd accuse him of

time yet," McNeil said, his voice gentle. "But I want to blow out the candles with you now, because I need to step

cake and candles, Gwyneth

But I want Mom to make a wish with me. Violet told me that when two girls make a wish together, it's more likely to come true. And it has to be two

her mother made McNeil's heart ache

said softly, "No, sweetheart. And... Mom might not be able to join

stared at him in shock. The idea that her mother could just leave-on her birthday, of

face crumpled with disappointment as she gazed up at McNeil, eyes

Can you ask her to come for

He looked

that from now on, you won't be seeing Violet

grew even rounder. She shook her head,

with her, Mom would get all upset. But

answer for her earnest

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