You Are The Pursuit of My Life

Chapter 85

Margaret had a huge shock when she heard that Edric risked being hit by a car to save Irene. He had already gotten hurt because of her the time before. Margaret increasingly felt that Irene would only bring bad luck. If this went on, Irene would be the death of Edric. She had to get Irene out of San Fetillo as soon as possible! Marie said that Irene's house had been burned down and she had nowhere to stay. Furthermore, she had also lost her job. It seemed like it was the right time to add fuel to the fire. Margaret would use this to negotiate with Irene and persuade her to leave San Fetillo.

Margaret felt like now was her window of opportunity. She gave Irene a phone call.

"Mrs. Myers? What is it?" Irene spoke in an aloof tone; hearing Margaret's voice made her uneasy.

"Well, I just saw the news and found out what happened to your home. I sympathize with you," Margaret said.

Pigs were probably about to fly at Margaret's call of concern. She should be the happiest person on earth at Irene's predicament. Irene did not reply; she wanted to see what Margaret would say next. Margaret continued, "I know things are difficult for you now. You are now jobless and homeless. It must be hard having to raise your son and your uncle. I've thought about it, and I want to help you." "Would you really be so nice?" Irene questioned.

"Irene, we used to be family after all. I don't feel any better looking at your situation like this. I wasn't born a cruel woman, we just had different points of view. In fact, I'm a mother just like you are. On behalf of that, please accept my suggestion. If you can leave San Fetillo, I'll give you money. I guarantee that you won't be able to finish spending it for the rest of your life. You won't have to struggle so hard, and your son can get the best education money can buy. Please think about it," Margaret persuaded.

"Margaret Myers, San Fetillo is my home. This is where I grew up! Why should I leave? Weren't you and Edric doing fine in Alsburg City? Why did you guys come here? If you're so worried about him, take him and leave. Why do you have to force me instead?" Irene roared at the phone. "I'm staying in San Fetillo even if I end up on the streets. I won't leave, ever!"

After that, she hung up the phone. Her heart was in a mess. What was wrong with Margaret?

In the evening, Irene told Kinsey, who came over for a visit, everything Margaret had said. Kinsey was equally exasperated. Why was that old witch so insistent?

"Irene, I think you should accept her offer. Take the money she gives. You're not holding onto Edric anyway. This money is what his family owes you; don't turn it down for nothing," Kinsey said.

"I know, but I don't want to have anything to do with them. Not even a little bit," Irene replied.

"You're just too stubborn!" Kinsey sighed.

After staying in the hospital for another week, Irene was no longer in pain. She was ready for discharge, but the doctor thought otherwise. He claimed that the higher-ups in the government had made a request to the hospital. He could only allow her to leave when her wounds were completely healed.

Irene knew that this must be Steven's doing. She had no choice but to return to her ward. Soon after, the door was pushed open and Edric came in with a thermos flask. He asked, "Are you feeling better today?"

Irene stayed mute and looked at him coldly.

He paid no mind to her indifference as he opened up the flask and poured out the soup. He handed it to Irene and said, "Have some of this!"

up in front of me?" Irene did not

leave after you finish the soup." Edric held the container in front of her. She took

worry about the house. I've one

need your charity!" Irene interrupted him. She was still furious from

why did you come here and force everything on

not trying to force you. I just want to help you!" Edric looked at her as his heart ached

Irene pointed at the door. Her

she would have found a stable job after graduation and lived an ordinary but fulfilling

pain and suffering, nor would she have faced such humiliation. "Edric Myers, get the hell out of here. I never want to see you again

unreadable. He eventually let out a low sigh. "Okay,

was at her most vulnerable point right now. No matter how vicious she was, he did not want to provoke her any further. Standing

because San Fetillo was her hometown. People said to never forget

in a way out of his control. It was as if they were strangers. She hated him to his bones. How could he change all of this? Edric threw

Steven?

Irene was cautious. "What are you doing

much!" Steven was about to hold her hand before

apology change anything?" Irene glared at him. There were two people she hated the most in the world. One was Edric, and the

better stay away from me. You're now in the prime of your career. If someone were to find out that you had an affair, you wouldn't

then. I didn't have an affair. I never thought of betraying your mother. Deborah is her friend. I met her when I was on a business trip, I was drunk and..." Steven pulled his

felt so guilty

to be pregnant and give birth to Lily. After Myra passed away, Deborah showed up with Lily at my doorstep. At that time, people were reporting me for unethical and immoral behavior. I thought about how hard it must have

compensate her, I..."

looked at him in disdain. "Are you telling me that you have no feelings

you loved Myra, but I don't see any love from you at all. If what happened that year was an accident, why didn't you

had told Myra the truth, she would not have been heartbroken when she found it out herself. She would not have left home, leading up to the car accident. If he really loved her so much, he would never have married Deborah, a woman from an affair, just for the sake of

over anything else," Irene said. Steven pleaded, "Irene, forgive me. I'm a coward; I know I was

better think this through. If someone were to bring up the past, could you still continue on with your

you don't have to worry about me. Nothing will happen out of

was wondering why