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“Ms. Henderson, go ahead and take your call,” Miguel said, calling Ivan aside to talk, Audrey took out her phone and quickly sent a message.
She had shared this information with Miguel not only because of their past connection but also in the hope that he could find evidence to make Baldwin
reconsider his action,
if the cooperation went awry, Stride Commerce would be exempt from ability. It would merely complicate the procedural process. However, Baldwin’s potential losses were incalculable, and Miguel would also suffer.
Of course, Miguel acknowledged Audrey’s analysis.
If a stranger had told him that someone close to him was dishonest, he would have found it hard to believe as well, if he acted rashly, he might alert the
builty party.
Audrey walked to the fire escape to take the call. “Hello.”
“It’s me,” Carson said. He had thought long and hard about it. Regardless of Audrey’s motives, she had ultimately helped him significantly, and he felt he should express his gratitude. He actually already had her numbers.
Carson had asked Clayton for permission out of respect and to maintain a proper boundary with his friend’s wife.
“Thanks for that night. When are you free? I’d
? I’d like to take you out for a meal, Carson blurted out. For some reason, he suddenly felt a bit nervous.
reciate your thanks, but there’s no need for a
eed for a meal,” Audrey replied, her tone de
distant.
“Lappreciate
“Walt, Audrey.” Carson quickly said, afraid she would hang up. “I’m sorry for my previous prejudices and poor attitude toward you. After that incident, realized you’re not the person everyone says you are.
Audrey scoffed, “What kind of person?”
“You know, not like the rumors.” Carson didn’t want to repeat the hurtful words.
Clayton’s friends had all thought that Audrey, who accepted a low key wedding and married Clayton, was after his money
Audrey’s meticulous care for Clayton and her ability to endure the condescension from the Patel family elders were seen as proof of her scheming nature.
Initially, Clayton had stopped them from judging her, but eventually, he let it side.
The friends‘ attitudes toward Audrey were largely influenced by Clayton’s stance, reinforcing their initial judgments
But after experiencing the extortion attempt himself, Carson realized Audrey wasn’t that kind of person
“Audrey, I genuinely want to thank you. Pick a place, and let’s grab a casual meal, okay?” Carson said.
“Do you really wa
want to thank me?” Audrey asked.
“Sincerely,” Carson replied.
“Alright.” Audrey paused. “I don’t have anyone with autism around me. You’re a surgeon, and while you specialize in your field, do you really think Luna has autism?“.
Audrey’s question left Carson speechless. Typical symptoms of autism included repetitive behaviors, such as rigid routines or ritualistic behavior
Luna only exhibited a lack of speech and communication; the other symptoms didn’t match..
“Valerie is certainly detestable, yet Luna is indeed pitable. If you know any experts in this area, you could introduce them to her Consider it your way of thanking me.” Audrey hung up
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Carmen stood by the winden for a long time. His mind kept replaying the ima
Carson singed at the homepital until evening waiting for Valerie
the stent, head down, ferid little girl who always followed Valerie,
deria to pick up
à up lama from kindergarten and visit Lillian
here.” Carson made a moje te buig bai, but litis quickly hid behind Valerie,
Sorry, she’s very afraid of adult men” Valerie added, “except Clayton
Carson smiled at Luna, but she observed Valent’s reaction from his mītiem. Ierold recommend you to see him?
“No, thank you” Valerie immediately refused,”
eral vision. “Huaya a senior who’s here for an exchange. He specializes in
Valerie, seeming wented that Carson would question her, quickly added with a smile, “Luna has just gotten used to her current doctor. I don’t want to put her under too much pressure.”
“Alright, let me know if you change your mind,” Carson said after checking on Lillian’s condition and left the ward
As soon as Carson stepped out, his expression changed. ‘Audrey must have noticed something to make me pay attention to Luna,‘ he thought.
her Canson lef, Valerie felt a bit uneasy. Tmust many Clayton as soon as possible, she thought to herself.
Audrey bought some vegetables and fruits and took a taxi back to Royal House.
The villa complex had a gate that did not allow taxis to enter, so she had to get out at the entrance and walk in with her shopping bag.
As soon as she opened the door, she was greeted by the familiar aroma of a meal that she hadn’t smelled in a while.
“There’s one more dish. Yann said, carrying a plate of green vegetables out of the kitchen
He was tall, and the small apron looked quite comical on him. Audrey tried to hold back her laughter but eventually burst out laughing
“It’s fine, Laugh if you want to, vann said, taking the bags from her hands and glancing inside. “You want to eat this? I’ll go stir–fry it.”
“What’s the other dish?” Audrey changed her slippers and followed him into the kitchen
In the pot was beef stew, with a rich, thick sauce bubbling gently over low heat, making Audrey’s mouth water
“It’s enough. Don’t bother. One meat dish and one vegetable is just right,” she said, picking up a fork and attempting to spear a piece of best
Her hand was playfully slapped, and the beef fell back into the pot. “it’ll scald your tongue,” Yann said, handing her an empty plate. “Serve the pasta.”
Audrey dished up two plates of pasta, and Yann turned off the stove, carrying the beef stew out.
While Yann went to put away the apron, Audrey couldn’t resist sneaking a piece of best, which was so hot it made her gasp and blow on her mouth. “It’s hot but delicious, she thought to herself.
Yann poured her
a glass of cool water and affectionately ruffled her hair. Audrey de marries you is really lucky”
y drank half the glass and gave him a thumbs up. “Delicious. Whoover
“Would you like that luck?” Yann casually asked.
Audrey blurted out, “I don’t want it.” Yann seemed not to have heard her response and turned back to the kitchen to get the forks.
Audrey was slightly stunned. If he hadn’t heard her then there would be no awkwardness
Yann was such an amazing man, and she didn’t dare to covet him. Setting aside other aspects, her mother, Lucia, was Yann’s stepmother, and she still
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couldn’t bare that fait.
Her parents had once been very much in leve, and Audrey wat
fruit of their love
But Lucia was the kind of person who could only share in the good times, not the bad When Audrey’s father made money from a project, she demanded the best of everything. When the project payments were delayed, Lucia began to nitpick and berate him
Lucia didn’t want to use her own money to pay the workers and insisted on divorcing her huthand
When he refused, she hid their daughter and threatened to let her die outside if he didn’t divorce her.
Lucia demanded 30 thousand dollars in child Rapport and also asked her husband to cooperate in changing the daughter’s last name.
Aher spending all the child support money, Lucia left her daughter at her es husband’s doorstep when no one was home.
Audrey was twelve years old at the time. Her father, Bearing she would be wronged, never remarried and eventually died on the way to demand pryment
ann’s slightly calloused fingers touched Audrey’s face, and she snapped back to reality, stepping back a bit.
“Why are you crying“” Vann’s gentle expression instantly sharpened.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
