Chapter 118
The young girl was a bit reluctant, “Mom, he’s already divorced Can’t I like him?”
“Who knows if that’s true? Have you heard him make it public? Don’t be so gullible if he hasn’t said it himself!
“Hmph, he’ll say it sooner or later”
After a while, the footsteps of the mother and daughter gradually faded away, and I stepped out of the cubicle.
The girl’s name was Cathie, Kevin Evans daughter, Cathie Evan
I met her before the banquet started, introduced by Kevin. She kept glancing at Neil but was polite enough to me, always smiling when she spoke.
I washed my hands at the sink, then calmly returned to the banquet hall to continue eating.
After dinner, the guests gradually left. I looked around and didn’t see Kevin, so I planned to find him, say goodbye and then head home.
“Irene!”
Cathie suddenly appeared. She looked about 25, dressed maturely and elegantly, but upon closer inspection, she was clearly very young
“Cathie.” I replied with a smile.
“Huh, where’s Mr. Whitmore? Why didn’t he come with you?” Cathie asked as she handed me a gift box, quite heavy.
“This is my gift for you, Irene.”
“Thank you” I accepted the gift box and pretended to look around, “I don’t know where Neil is. If you see him, can you tell Mr. Evan I had to leave early?”
“Sure” Cathie nodded.
I took the gift box and left the Prosperity Hotel, hailing a cab on the roadside.
A black Bentley parked in front of me, a Rosemont license plate.
The window was half–open, and Neil’s gaze came from inside, I can give you a lift
“Sure” I replied immediately and hopped into the passenger seat.
Technically, I should keep my distance from Neil, but the thought of being pregnant with his child, and having to raise the child alone in the future made me think, why not enjoy the present while I can?
Whats the big deal about a car ride? I figured I was already being pretty modest, considering I wasn’t sitting on his head bossing him around.
I didn’t know what’s going on with Neil, but he’s been a little nicer to me since the divorce, which was weird. But after this trip abroad, I probably won’t be back for a couple of years. I plan to settle down, work, and have my baby.
I hope Bonnie got pregnant soon too. That way, even if the Whitmore family found out about my baby, they won’t forcibly take it away.
On the road. I asked Neil, Why haven’t you told anyone about our divorce? Haven’t you told Bonnie either?”
“I told her” Neil answered, looking sideways, I didn’t tell anyone else except a few close friends.”
I fell silent. Just because he didn’t say it doesn’t mean word wouldn’t get out. How else would Cathie know?
“That Cathie girl likes you” I stated directly, “You and Bonnie are in a long–distance relationship, aren’t you afraid you won’t be able to handle the
loneliness?”
Neil’s face darkened a bit, “You just worry about yourself”
“I don’t have that many worries.” I muttered.
Neil chuckled coldly, obviously disagreeing with my view
When we reached the hotel entrance, I unbuckled my seatbelt and got out of the car. Just as I was about to enter, Linda called out to me, “Irene!”
I turned around, and she was holding some fruits, obviously just bought
“What did you buy?” I asked.
“Apples, bananas, strawberries, want some?” Linda asked.
I shook my head. Kioticed Neil hadn’t left. Instead, he got out of the car. He looked at Linda the same way he looked at Russel.
Upon seeing Neil, Linda’s face immediately turned serious, even more so than when she saw Russel.
Her eyes were like those of an enemy.
I felt a pang of unease
“Long time no see” Neil broke the silence, his voice soft.
“Irene, is he also your friend?” Linda ignored Neil and asked me instead.
I hesitated for a moment, then revealed his identity. “He’s not a friend He’s my ex-husband
In that instant, I felt a hint of hostility in Linda’s eyes. She glanced between me and Neil, her face frosty
Suddenly, she rushed up to Neil and slapped him hard was stunned
A clear handprint emerged on Neils cheek. He didn’t say anything, just quietly stared at Linda.
“I’ve wanted to slap you for a long time. Remember, I was slapping for my sister!” Linda spat out angrily. “If it weren’t for her last request in her suicide
note for us not to trouble you, I would’ve sought revenge a long time ago!”
I caught on to the key point in her words sister.
Was Linda in front of me Karina’s sister?
Neil seemed to want to say something, but in the end, he said nothing and just looked at me.
“Did you not know he had someone else when you married him? You guys killed my only sister! Linda accused me.
I was surprisingly calm, as if I had experienced many things and had become numb.
I spoke up. “I didn’t know. Your sister’s death has nothing to do with me. I didn’t even know your sister existed when I married Neil. If you want to take it out on someone, find the right person. I’m tired and I’m going to rest.”
After that, I turned and walked away. I had just escaped this muddy path and didn’t want to get stuck again.
Linda seemed stunned, probably not expecting my response.
When I got back to my room, I chatted with Orlando and asked him Linda’s real name. He responded: Kate Aaron, why do you ask?
I replied Just curious.
Over an hour later, Linda returned. Her eyes were red and there was still anger on her face.
“I didn’t expect Neil’s wife to be you.” She initiated the conversation.
“Haven’t you paid attention to him these past few years?” I asked indifferently.
Linda scoffed, “Pay attention to him? Every time I see him, I think of my poor sister. I’m afraid I won’t be able to restrain myself from seeking revenge!”
I understood that Kate had deep feelings for her sister Karina, but she couldn’t shift her resentment onto me. In truth, I was also a victim.
Karina paid with her life for this, didn’t she? And didn’t I? I just got a new lease on life.
I calmly said, “Kate, I’ve divorced Neil. I only learned about your sister when I was on the verge of divorce. I hope you can keep a clear head and not let personal grudges affect our work.”
Kate didn’t say anything, just stared at me. After a while, she said, ‘Neil met a girl who’s a lot like my sister, right? Did he divorce you for her?”
Looked like they’d been talking about a lot. I responded, “Part of the reason was that girl, but let me make it clear: I was the one who initiated the divorce, not Neil.”
Kate seemed skeptical, “Didn’t he want to divorce you for that girl?”
Maybe she thought, given her sister paid with her life, she should be the biggest regret in Neil’s life.
If Neil wanted to divorce me after meeting Bonnie, who resembled Karina a lot, then in a way, it proved that Karina was still the one Neil loved most
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