Chapter 286 A Shadow from the Past

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“Why should a wife have to be practical and economical? Just because she’s already married, does that mean she doesn’t deserve to be cherished?”

Jensen’s question was aimed at the florist, but it echoed in his own mind as well.

Why had he neglected Natalie so badly?

Wasn’t it because he knew she loved him so deeply, that she would never leave him, and so he took that love for granted and hurt her without restraint?

That was the true reason he and Natalie had drifted

apart.

With that thought, Jensen said, “Give me the most luxurious package. A wife deserves the greatest respect and care. Starting today, send them daily to the studio across the street–for a month.”

The florist hadn’t expected Jensen to be so romantic. His eyes crinkled into a smile.

“Of course, sir. You’re a wonderful man. To be your wife must be pure happiness.”

The words stung Jensen, sounding more like irony than praise. He opened his mouth to reply when he caught a fleeting glimpse of a familiar figure outside.

His brows knit tightly.


Why was she here?

He immediately followed.

The woman ahead had no idea she was being tailed. After a few quick turns, she slipped into a hotel.

Jensen’s expression darkened.

out his phone and dialed the butler

“Lucy, where’s my mother?”

almost quiet, but it still made

said she had an appointment with a traditional doctor this morning.

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went to the doctor and you didn’t go with

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the household’s longest–serving and most trusted. For her to suddenly appear alone


she insisted she didn’t

where she was

be back when

every word. What was happening? Could something

Jensen, should I try

I’m sure

He hung up.

walked into the

greet him. “Good afternoon, sir.

flatly, “The woman who just came in is my mother. I’m Jensen of Luke Corp. I need to know

hotel policy,”

Jensen’s face chilled.

Do you believe I won’t buy this hotel outright in the next minute? Then you can tell me all


of his

was. Despite recent scandals, the Luke family had remained Ocean City’s dominant power for

course, Mr. Jensen. She went to

“Give me a keycard.”

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