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- Before his imprisonment, Alex had gotten close with Ellie, and now that he was free after five long years, it was easy to think he would be eager to find a female companion.
- Nancy said, “Alex, I understand the urgency, but if you’re looking for someone, make sure she’s trustworthy. Even if we’re not as wealthy as before, we still have a good standing in the Jaslands elite.
- “You must not get involved with married women, and you especially can’t mess with a widow, do you understand?”
- As Alex endured Nancy’s relentless lecture, his expression turned increasingly sullen. “Mom, with my looks, even if I weren’t the heir to the Warren family, women still throw themselves at me as soon as I walk out the door.”
- He continued casually, “Even in my most desperate state, I wouldn’t think about bringing home a widow. I was just joking that day, and you took it seriously.”
- Nancy let out a sigh of relief, feeling a weight lift at her son’s
- casce.
- “Don’t worry, Mom. I’m nobody’s backup plan. I have no interest in becoming a stepdad,” Alex added.
- “That’s good to hear. I’ll make sure some young ladies get introduced to you; you should go on a few blind dates,” Nancy suggested, a hint of excitement in her voice.
- “Honestly, with my looks, who needs blind dates? Once I handle some issues at the company, I’ll find someone on my own,” Alex replied dismissively, ushering Nancy toward the door.
- He said, “Mom, I really have things to take care of and I need to rest early. You should head home and take a breather.”
- “And you should leave too,” Alex added, pushing Barry out the door along with his Mom.
- “I’m still not reassured,” Nancy declared firmly, standing at the entrance, casting wary glances between the closed door and an obviously nervous Barry.
- She could no longer let her son tread down this path; she swore to keep a close watch on him. She was determined to find out exactly what her son had been doing. Nancy thought, ‘Not another Ellie; I won’t allow it.‘
- Just as Ellie was about to leave, she suddenly sneezed. Rubbing her nose, she grabbed a shawl and stuffed it into her bag.
- “Ellie, running back and forth to the hospital isn’t a solution. Do you want me to help you clean up your new place that Whitney suggested you move into? You should stay there for a while,” Joanna said as she approached with concern.
- “No need for that, Mom. The place has been renovated. I’ll head over tomorrow and tidy it up enough to live in,” Ellie assured her, offering a reassuring smile.
- “You’re busy with work now, plus the new place is closer to the hospital, so your commute will be easier. It’ll also be more convenient once school starts for the kids,” Joanna pointed out, accompanying Ellie to the door.
- “Got it, Mom. I’ll move as soon as I can,” Ellie promised before driving off to the hospital.
- Orion had just checked into the hospital and was feeling emotionally unstable. To ensure safety, Ellie and Mark had arranged to alternate shifts.
- Originally, Mark was supposed to be on duty that night, but he called to say he had something unexpected come up and asked Ellie to cover for him instead.
- After checking on patients and finding everything normal, Ellie went to the duty room to get some rest.
- The night passed without incident, and in the morning, as she prepared to hand over her shift to Mark and tidy up her new
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- place, she spotted Mark approaching from a distance.
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- “If Lacey comes asking, just say you haven’t seen me. You keep working; I need to drop by the ward first.” Mark rushed in like a whirlwind, disappearing into the elevator before Ellie had a chance to respond.
- Ellie stood there, taken aback, just as Lacey hurried over. “Ellie, have you seen Mark?”
- “I saw him heading toward the ward just now.” Before Ellie could think of how to respond, Quinlee pointed in the direction Mark had just gone.
- “Ellie, I can’t talk to you right now; I’ll be in big trouble if I can’t find Mark.” Lacey dashed after the elevator.
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- After Lacey left. Ellie turned to Quinlee with a serious expression and asked, “What brings you here?”
- Quinlee shrugged, a sly smile on her face, and replied, “I warned you that Linda can’t handle this job. You should check on her, I’m worried you might get there too late, and she could die in the ward.”
- Seeing Quinlee so pleased with herself, Ellie walked quickly toward the ward. “Ellie,” Linda called out, her forehead bleeding,
- She pressed a simple piece of gauze against her wound, anxiously waiting for Ellie to arrive. She never left the ward. “Orion has such a terrible temper and amazing skills. Just one little push could cost me half my life. I’m so afraid of him; [ don’t want to deal with this at all.” Linda said.
- In the reception area outside the ward, Ellie took care of Linda’s injury while Linda continued to complain quietly, casting nervous glances at the ward’s door.
- “I told you she’s not cut out for this job, yet you insisted she take it. If anything goes wrong, Ellie, can you really handle the responsibility?” Quinlee barged in, her voice sharp as she took aim at Ellie.
- Ellie stood up and declared, “This is a hospital. I am the head doctor here, and you have no right to question my ability to manage this. If you can’t provide care for him yourself, then please keep quiet.”
- “I need to treat the patient; you should leave.” Ellie pointed toward the door, firmly pushing Quinlee out.
- “Please hurry with your work; I have important matters to discuss,” Quinlee said, her eyes darting between Ellie and Linda as she suppressed her irritation while exiting the ward.
- After Ellie had cleaned Linda’s wound and offered some comforting words, she headed to the director’s office.
- “I need to get back to Jinerity; I can’t trust Linda with Orion. You need to find firmly, crossing her arms as she spoke.
- a new one to replace her,” Quinlee stated
- Ellie and Mark exchanged worried looks, and Mark replied sternly, “We’ve signed a confidentiality agreement; none of us can leave Jaslands without permission, not even you, Ms. Janssen.”
- alone to make. If you want to leave Jaslands, you have to follow the “The decision about the nurse in Orion’s ward isn’t yours right steps–submit an application for Mark to sign, then wait for approval from the higher–ups,” Ellie added.
- “I’ll write it now,” Quinlee said, recognizing the determination in Mark’s and Ellie’s expressions.
- Ellie asked, “Mark, did Lacey-”
- “Mark, are you in there?” Before Ellie could finish her sentence, Lacey knocked on the door from the hallway.
- “Tell her I’m not here,” Mark said. When Ellie turned around, she found Mark had already hidden in the changing room. Taking a deep breath, Ellie reluctantly opened the door.
- The moment the director’s office door opened, Lacey rushed in. As she searched the office for Mark, Ellie felt her heart race.
- “Lacey, this is the director’s office, with confidential files everywhere. If you need to talk, let’s step outside,” Ellie urged, trying to stop Lacey from looking through everything.
- Lacey looked defeated, leaning against the desk, tears welling up in her eyes as she told Ellie, “I won’t leave; I’ll wait here for him. If I don’t see him today, I’ll be completely lost.”
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- T’ll call Diana. Let’s find a place to sit and talk calmly. Mark is super busy and sometimes doesn’t even come to the hospital for days, waiting here won’t help,” Ellie insisted, gently guiding Lacey out of the director’s office.
- If Lacey stayed there too long, she would soon discover Mark’s hiding spot.
- By ten o’clock that morning, at a restaurant downtown, Ellie, Lacey, and Diana ordered several dishes.
- Lacey, your urgency to find Mark makes me think something has happened, hasn’t it?” Ellie asked, now that she had rested well in the duty room and noticed Lacey’s stressed expression.
- Lacey sat across from Ellie, her fork crushing a pastry as she revealed, “I made a bet with Mark and lost myself to him.”
- Diana couldn’t hold back her surprise and ended up spraying juice everywhere. Ellie’s lips twitched, momentarily shocked by the news.
- “You were so sure that Mark was inexperienced; how could you lose to him?” Diana’s eyes widened in disbelief, nearly popping out as she exclaimed, “Mark told us he’s getting married tomorrow, and that bride is you?”
- Lacey, feeling hopeless, placed her fork on the table and gently knocked her fist against her head, saying, “I only wanted the jewels. I asked Layton to bid for them, but he refused. So, I turned to Mark.
- “I couldn’t bring myself to spend my own money on those jewels, so I dared Mark. He said his family was pressuring him to get married, and if I lost, I would marry him.
- “If he lost, he would help me bid that set of jewelry. Since he’d never beaten me before, I agreed. But who would have thought, Mark actually won all three rounds.”
- “He took my ID and my passport. He told me to wait for him at the city hall tomorrow morning at ten.”
- Diana buried her face in her hands, while Ellie just stared in disbelief. Lacey’s eyes filled with tears as she continued, “He even said in front of so many people that I have the strongest sense of contract spirit.
- “Now my family knows about this and insists I’ve made my own mess and need to deal with it.”
- As Lacey talked on, her voice faded until she rested her head on the table. “I had planned to surf with my idol next week; what am I going to do now?”
- Ellie and Diana exchanged glances. “I got drunk yesterday,” Diana said, feeling like she had missed the news.
- Ellie usually stayed away from the news. However, they were all well aware of Lacey’s strong feelings.
- “Diana, is it true that Mark is being pressured by his family to marry?” Lacey asked. Diana nodded, confirming it.
- “I feel trapped; if I enter into a contract marriage with Mark, and then break up after a year, do you think he’ll agree?” Lacey pressed, and Diana nodded again in agreement.
- “During that year, if I date my idol, will Mark kill me?” Lacey’s voice shook with worry.
- “Don’t worry; Mark is really a gentleman; he’s just using you as a shield against family pressure. Honestly, all Mark cares about is his career, not relationships.” Diana assured.
- Lacey still felt unsure and asked, “Really?”
- “I promise,” Diana replied with sincerity.
- Lacey looked at Ellie with a pleading gaze. “Ellie, do you think Mark would agree to a marriage contract?”
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- At ten o’clock the following morning, outside the city hall, Lacey stepped out of the car and immediately spotted Mark, impeccably dressed in a formal suit, waiting beside the car for her.
- “Layton, I’m feeling a bit anxious,” Lacey said, turning to grasp the car door. But Layton brusquely pushed it open.
- “Demand a hefty price. If he still wants to marry you, then by all means, go ahead,” Layton declared. “It’s pretty hot outside; don’t keep him waiting too long. Hurry up.”
- Layton swiftly shut the car door and instructed the driver to leave. Watching Layton away, Lacey felt a surge of unease.
- “Is there anything you need to clarify? We can talk in the car,” Mark said, turning his attention from Layton back to Lacey and ushering her into his car.
- The air conditioning was strong in the car, yet Lacey, seated in the passenger seat, found herself sweating profusely. Meanwhile, Mark remained composed at the wheel.
- “Mark” Lacey suddenly clutched his arm, her voice trembling. She looked into his eyes, tears welling up. “Mark, I made a mistake. Can we renegotiate the terms?”
- Mark looked at Lacey with a serious expression and said, “You have to honor the wager; it’s what you taught me.”
- Lacey felt an urge to tear her hair out in frustration. Taking a deep breath, she forced a smile. “Mark, I’ve developed feelings for someone else; marrying you is just not an option.”
- Mark replied, “In Steven’s livestream, you definitely didn’t say that.”
- Lacey’s expression twisted in distress as she leaned against Mark’s arm. With a muffled voice, she lamented, “I never expected to lose to you. I was caught off guard–just think of me as a bit crazy at that moment.”
- “Not an option,” Mark rejected firmly. “If you really want to back out, I want repayment for the things I’ve given you. Our wager can be canceled.”
- That’s unacceptable,” Lacey shot back, her expression shifting as she considered the implications of returning the money. Once it was in her hands, it felt like it was rightfully hers; she could not imagine giving it back.
- Their eyes met, and Lacey’s gaze darted around. “Mark, even though we’ve known each other for years, we’ve never truly spent time together. I’ve always seen you as a brother.
- “Suddenly becoming a couple is just too much for me to handle. What if we consider a contractual marriage instead?”
- Tentatively, Lacey proposed, “I understand your family is pressuring you. Let’s have a contractual marriage for one year. If, after that, my feelings haven’t changed, we can part ways amicably, agreed?”
- Mark responded with a neutral expression, “What other requests do you have?”
- “If during this year I happen to develop feelings for someone else, you wouldn’t try to kill me, would you?” Lacey asked cautiously, her heart racing.
- Mark replied decisively, “I am a doctor who saves lives, not a murderer. We will proceed with the contract for a year; don’t fall in love by then, we can get a divorce.”
- “Can we keep our marriage private without a wedding?”
- Mark gave it some thought. “Having both families sit down for a meal shouldn’t be considered public, right?”
- “Of course. Outsiders can stay in the dark, but our families will definitely find out.”
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- “I knew you’d come through for me, Mark, Lacey exclaimed, her excitement palpable. “I promise I won’t misuse your money this year and will do my best to avoid causing you any trouble.”
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- She leaned her head against Mark’s arm, continuing to express her gratitude genuinely..
- Mark watched Lacey’s enthusiasm with a hint of amusement as he retrieved a stack of documents. “The contract can be signed later; are you ready to register our marriage now?”
- “Let’s go register,” Lacey responded enthusiastically, flinging open the car door and exiting without hesitation.
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- Diana, hiding in the shade, observed as Mark and Lacey strolled hand in hand into the city hall. Relief washed over her. “Oh my goodness. Mark has finally found a partner.” Diana fanned herself, her flushed face glistening with sweat.
- “What are you doing here at this hour?” Aaron, along with several colleagues, unexpectedly found Diana crouched behind a
- tree.
- “Aaron, I’m about to melt away,” Diana exclaimed, lowering her head to wipe her sweat onto Aaron’s white shirt.
- Aaron’s colleagues immediately erupted into teasing. “Lunchtime is coming up–would you like to join me for a meal in the cafeteria?” Aaron asked gently.
- Without a moment’s hesitation, Diana linked her arm with Aaron’s in front of his colleagues and walked forward. Despite Aaron’s reminders that “people are watching“, she held onto him until they reached the cafeteria.
- Upon their entrance, Aaron’s colleagues erupted with excitement. Eligible bachelors swarmed to tease the two. “Aaron, introduce us. When did you land such a beautiful girlfriend?”
- Aaron shot a calm glance at Lacey before gently nudging his colleagues back to their seats.
- “Aaron, I thought you were going out for lunch,” a tall and attractive woman approached, her eyes landing on Diana. “Hello, I’m Ophelia, a colleague of Aaron’s.”
- Diana covertly pinched Aaron’s arm and responded brightly, “Hello, I’m Aaron’s friend, Diana.” Her emphasis on the word “friend” was intentional.
- Aaron tilted his head down to look at Diana, mildly puzzled. He couldn’t believe how easily she shifted her attitude.
- “So you’re a friend of Aaron’s? Let’s eat together then,” Ophelia said.
- Diana glanced at Aaron as he said, “I’ll take her to the next table; we wouldn’t want to interrupt your meal.” With that, he led Diana away. Diana shot an impudent look back at Ophelia, who remained awkwardly at her table.
- Seated at a quiet table near the window, Aaron ordered a wide array of tasty dishes for Diana. Hot and hungry, she devoured her food eagerly.
- “Take your time; no need to rush,” Aaron encouraged gently, handing her peeled shrimp, which she quickly accepted with her mouth open wide. He continued feeding her with ease.
- Aaron’s rare display of care left their colleagues astonished. “Aaron, Ophelia has a thing for you,” Diana remarked.
- “Nonsense; we’ve been colleagues for years,” Aaron replied calmly, keeping his composure even while eating. Just then, Diana’s phone lit up.
- Seeing the message urging her to meet Mark’s wife, Diana leaped up with excitement.
- “Mark has finally found someone. Aaron, I have to go; the Grant family has just gained a new member!” she exclaimed, hurriedly stuffing her phone, hairpin, and compact mirror into her bag.
- “Don’t rush; wipe your mouth first,” Aaron suggested, taking a tissue and, reminiscent of a doting father, dabbing at her lips.
- Aaron’s flurry of actions thrilled their colleagues they could scarcely believe the usually wore haron madje ke vloge.
- Before she could leave, Diana’s phone rang, Whitney said, “Be at the Grant Manor for dinner at the toned, dong w Ellie.”
- At the same time, nearly a thousand members of the elite circle received the invitation to the Grant family’s dinner at eight that evening.
Love Her English Novel Chapter 546-550
Love Her English Novel Chapter 546-550
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Love Her English Novel
Status: Completed Native Language: English
