After Rebirth, I Warm My Hubby Wronged by Me Chapter 5

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Chapter 5 A Call From Cressida
“I was asking you which kindergarten?” Amberley asked once again. Mildred wasn’t sure if her voice was too soft or what, and she responded even more cautiously, “Class… Class 10.” This time, Amberley was at a loss. She had no idea which kindergarten Mildred was in, so she had no choice but to seek help from others. Calling Dad might just result in a lecture. She felt somewhat embarrassed to call her Yvette. Wasn’t this a classic case of good intentions leading to bad outcomes? In the end, she had no choice but to call her husband, Devlin. When Devlin saw the incoming call from Amberley, he thought he was hallucinating. Amberley’s contact had been lying dormant in his phone for many years. Unable to conceal the joy in his eyes, he answered the phone call. The sweet voice of a young girl echoed from the other end of the phone, laced with a hint of urgency. “Devlin, which kindergarten does Mildred attend?” “What are you doing?” Devlin found Amberley’s question rather peculiar. Why would she ask which kindergarten Mildred’s attending? “I’m on my way to drop Mildred off at school, but I forgot to ask her where it was…” As she continued speaking, Amberley’s voice softened a bit, a hint of embarrassment creeping into her tone. “She goes to Jamore International Bilingual Kindergarten. Go past Zenith Commercial Tower, take a left next to Dragon Crest Hotel up ahead, and continue straight on Emerald Avenue. You’ll see it then.” Devlin meticulously guided Amberley through the route, to the point where Amberley didn’t even need to use the navigation system. She drove according to Devlin’s instructions and half an hour later, she had dropped off Mildred at the kindergarten. After opening the rear car door, Amberley unbuckled Mildred’s seatbelt and lifted her out of the car. Held tightly in the embrace, Mildred was rigid with fear, not daring to make a move. She didn’t even dare to touch her sister. She held her tiny fists close, her hands retracted, and her ears tinted with a delicate blush. When Amberley set her down, Mildred was still savoring the warmth from her sister’s embrace. It was so soft and comforting. “Mildred, hurry on in! Be a good girl and listen to your teacher, okay?” After saying that, Amberley gave Mildred’s cheek a tender kiss. Mildred covered her face, her mouth agape in surprise. Her sister had just kissed her. “Go on in!” When Amberley gently caressed her tiny head, Mildred’s surprised and delighted expression brought a smile to her face. “Okay…” With her head bashfully lowered, she walked toward the school gate in a daze of happiness, her steps wobbly and unsteady. She was thrilled inside. Amberley was so gentle today. Not only did she hold her in her arms, but she also kissed her and, in the end, even affectionately stroked her head. She even harbored a greedy wish that her sister would treat her like this in the future, too. She was willing to trade all her toys for it. After ending the call with Amberley, Devlin began to push the wheelchair downstairs. He saw his mother in a good mood as she wiped down the coffee table, the smile on her face never faded. “Devlin, it’s clear to me that Amberley has grown up. You shouldn’t be so reserved all the time. Try spending more time chatting with her. Given enough time, Amberley will come to like you.” Yvette comforted her son with a cheerful face. In her eyes, her son was just too reserved. She believed that girls of Amberley’s age preferred boys who were more outgoing. Seeing his mother so unusually happy, Devlin couldn’t bear to burst her bubble. The reason Amberley began to charm them was merely to lower their guard. This way, her secret departure abroad wouldn’t be easily noticed by them. And all he was now was merely an accomplice to Amberley. He poured a glass of water and prepared to push the wheelchair upstairs. From behind, Yvette couldn’t help but comment, “Look at you… Such a closed book. Did you even hear what I said to you?” “M-hmm…” was all Devlin uttered before he left. The harsh reality deeply saddened him, yet he couldn’t share his feelings with anyone. After Amberley’s departure, he was left with the responsibility of comforting her loved ones. He could only hope that everyone would understand Amberley. All she did was in pursuit of the life she desired. They couldn’t make life decisions for Amberley, even if he was deeply fond of her. He couldn’t disregard her wishes and confine her to his side. After seeing off Mildred, Amberley was just about to head back when she received a call from Cressida. The moment she saw the name displayed on the incoming call, the hatred in her eyes fixated on the name like a volcano erupting. “Cressida Fallon, I won’t make things easy for you.” After saying those icy words, Amberley immediately plastered a faint smile onto her face and asked, “Cressida, what’s the matter?” “Amberley, I heard that Uncle Florian insisted that you marry that crippled Devlin. Uncle Florian is really out of line, always favoring Yvette’s family. Now, he’s even forcing his own daughter to marry a crippled man.” Listening to Cressida repeatedly calling Devlin a cripple, she felt a surge of righteous indignation on his behalf. Had it not been for the fact that she knew Cressida liked Devlin, Amberley would have been truly fooled by her two-faced antics. Even if he was disabled, Amberley would still choose him. No one in this lifetime was allowed to bully Devlin. “You seem to be well-informed! I don’t want to hear you refer to him as a cripple again. Besides, he’s your cousin-in-law moving forward.” If it weren’t for the fact that she couldn’t openly show her disdain yet, Amberley would never have bothered with Cressida, a two-faced and deceitful person. “Huh?” Upon hearing this, Cressida was a bit taken aback. Hadn’t Amberley always despised Devlin? How did her attitude take a complete turnaround after they got the marriage certificate? “What’s wrong? Is there a problem?” Amberley asked purposefully. “No, not at all…” Cressida also realized her own lapse in composure. She quickly clarified, “I was just wondering why you suddenly started treating Devlin differently.” “I suddenly realized that Devlin is quite handsome. Marrying him wouldn’t be a loss at all.” As she spoke, Amberley disguised herself as a hopeless romantic, becoming infatuated at the mere sight of beauty. Cressida was stunned by Amberley’s reasoning. Just a moment ago, she thought Amberley had a sudden realization, but it turned out she was as clueless as ever. She deliberately brought up the attractive Sherman, asking, “So, what about Sherman?” “He doesn’t like me anyway. Forget it. I have Devlin now. There’s no need for me to chase after Sherman.” Amberley heaved a sigh, seemingly expressing her frustration with Sherman. She made it seem like she no longer wanted to pursue him. Upon hearing this, Cressida became instantly agitated. How could she possibly give up halfway? I’m still waiting for Sherman to sweep Amberley off her feet, leaving Devlin all to myself! Sherman was nothing more than a fish in her pond, merely a bait used to lure Amberley. “Don’t give up so soon. It’s inevitable for heartthrobs to have a bit of arrogance,” she advised. “Maybe he likes you too, just putting on airs. How about I help you arrange a meeting with Sherman, so you two can have a proper talk?” Upon hearing those words, Amberley let out a mocking sneer. How naive I had been! Why was it that every time I was with Sherman, Cressida was always there to lend a hand, yet I never harbored any suspicions?

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