Chapter 279 Stay Away From Her

Landon’s expression was as cold as ice. “No, I just arrived early.”

George, casual as ever, leaned in. “I’m curious, Mr. Collins. What’s this all about?”

Landon’s response was sharp. “I want you to stop bothering my wife.”

George blinked, caught off guard by the bluntness. “Well, Mr. Collins, I’m not sure I understand what you mean.”

“Really?” Landon’s gaze darkened. “When my wife was in the hospital having our baby, you showed up. I don’t know if it was on purpose, but I want you to stay away from her.”

George’s eyes hardened. “Who are you to tell me what to do?”

Landon didn’t hesitate. “Because I’m her husband, and I’m the father of our daughter. You? You’re just some old unrequited crush of hers.”

George’s eyes widened in shock, Landon knew more than he had expected.

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He tried to defend himself. “I didn’t mean to intrude of mine was hospitalized, and I just happened to pass byv.”

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Landon scoffed, incredulous. “How convenient! Was your friend some long–lost elementary school classmate who just so happened to be pregnant? You came all the way back from abroad just to look?”

George’s heart sank. He had forgotten that Landon was

the hospital’s director–he had full access to all patient information.

“Alright,” George admitted reluctantly. “I admit I wanted to see her. But I didn’t want her to notice me.”

He paused, frustration lining his features.

Sometimes, George couldn’t even explain his own actions. He just wanted to see her from a distance, that’s all.

But the thought of Landon treating her poorly? That was another matter entirely.

Landon gave him a chilly stare.

Knew you’d show your true colors sooner or later.

And you’re still claiming you’re not here to stir up trouble?

“Alyssa doesn’t want to see you,” Landon said flatly. “You rejected her before. Now, what’s with this sudden act of 277

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affection?”

smile. “Did she tell

clenched, the frustration building inside

if it were a warning to George -and a reminder to

purpose. Mr. Collins, you’re being paranoid. Or is it that after all these years of marriage, you still can’t make Alyssa fall

punch to the gut. It was a sensitive

me,” Landon said through gritted teeth, his

turned on his

Landon was suddenly hit with the memory of that day–when Alyssa had been curled up, crying

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shoulders shaking with sobs as she 377 murmured, “Landon,

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really that terrible?”

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had smiled softly, wiping away her tears. “Alyssa, you’re amazing. There will be someone who’ll love you. If

in her grief, Alyssa had completely forgotten about that night–her words lost in the fog of her sadness. And

weight of their years together felt like a

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him, grumbling, “Landon, your daughter peed. Where have you been all this

as he looked at Alyssa, pouting cutely.

I had a business dinner

of him. “Fine. No perfume. But Landon, if I ever find out

dead meat.”

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smile. “Sweetheart, I’d rather die than cheat

widened in mock indignation. “Hey,

on her hips, looking

She’d never

I’m wrong. Happy now?” Landon said, his tone light and

tonight. He seemed more

men’s moods really change that

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Joanne mentioned she wanted to visit Alyssa.

knew full well that Joanne’s real purpose wasn’t just a

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