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- Mark held Lacey in a long embrace, reluctant to let go. The quiet atmosphere was only broken by the sound of their heartbeats. Nestled in Mark’s arms, Lacey discreetly took out her phone to send a message to Diana,
- She was focused on playing her role, trusting Mark to handle everything else. If she could keep up this act as Mark’s wife for a year without anyone discovering their secret, she could walk away without any consequences.
- She wouldn’t need to spend a penny, and Mark would even give her money. She figured that would be a good deal for her.
- Only Diana and Ellie knew about her deal with Mark, and she needed Diana’s help to convince Mark to let her leave the
- town.
- Finally, the tickets for Sebastian’s upcoming concert
- and just the thought of meeting him soon excited Lacey sa
- much that she messaged Diana several times in quick succession.
- Diana was waiting outside Aaron’s workplace when she saw Lacey’s messages come through.
- Although Mark had talked about a year–long marriage, the party they held looked more like a wedding. The guest list and the champagne served at the party had all been arranged by Mark himself.
- Even though the media hadn’t picked up the story yet, everyone at the scene already knew about the marriage between Mark and Lacey, as well as the alliance between their families.
- So far, Lacey was the only one trying to keep it from her friends. She daydreamed about a year from now, when she could take her money and run off with her new handsome lover.
- Understanding how difficult it would be for a man like Mark to find a wife, Lacey felt it was her duty to help him keep his
- wife.
- As Diana typed a message back to Lacey, she looked up just in time to see Aaron coming through the main entrance with some colleagues. Noticing Diana, he suddenly turned to walk away in another direction.
- “Aaron, your girlfriend is here to pick you up from work,” several colleagues teased, playfully nudging him toward Diana.
- “I haven’t said a word, yet your ears are already turning red,” Diana teased, tugging at Aaron’s collar and standing on her toes to get a better look at his flushed ears.
- “Let go, my colleagues are still around,” Aaron said, pushing Diana away and rubbing his warm ears.
- When he noticed Diana looking at him curiously, he turned his face away. “Where did you park your car?” he asked.
- “I didn’t drive,” Diana replied with a shrug.
- “Get in my car first,” Aaron urged, pulling Diana towards his car and handing her a bottle of water.
- “Aaron, ever since the day you drunkenly left my house, ignored my calls, and disappeared, what were you trying to accomplish?” Diana pressed, fixing her gaze on him.
- Aaron turned to look out the car window and took a sip of water.
- “You can drink my water so casually but you ran off from my house?” Diana teased again, prompting Aaron to turn back and realize he was holding her water bottle. He capped it and set it aside.
- Seeing Aaron’s hesitation and reluctance to answer, Diana pinched his arm playfully. “Aaron, I’m asking you.”
- Feeling her pinch, Aaron reluctantly took her hand. “I really did drink too much that night; I didn’t mean to say all that,” he finally started to explain after avoiding the topic for days. “Is your dad very angry?”
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- Diana rolled her eyes in frustration. “You embraced him while laying out complaints against me and crying in distress. But he tolerated it because you’re his student.”
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- Aaron quietly loosened his grip on her hand. “I rarely drink, and when I do, I can get a bit out of hand. My family knows about it.”
- He recalled a time in college when he had drunkenly lectured a stray dog for three hours, and a video of that had been posted by his classmates, Since then, he had never let himself drink too much again.
- That night at The Grant Manor, he had been careless. Diana noticed how flustered and shy Aaron looked and felt amused. This clumsy boy was simply embarrassed after sobering up.
- “Aaron?” she said, gently lifting his chin with her hand. Just then, Aaron noticed a few colleagues peeking in through the car window, and he quickly pulled her hand away.
- “Turn your face towards me; I have a question,” Diana insisted as she climbed onto the seat, kneeling on one knee and cupping his face with both hands.
- “Sit back down; my colleagues are watching,” Aaron protested, placing his hands on her shoulders and trying to push her back into the passenger seat.
- “Aaron, I’m upset!” Diana declared. When he pushed her back, she opened the car door and stepped out in frustration. He kept ignoring her. She decided to forgive him, yet he still acted so distantly.
- Aaron hurried after her, blocking her path. “It’s dark; where do you think you’re going? Get in, I’ll drive you home.”
- “Did I come here for you to take me home?” Diana replied, her high heels clicking angrily as she pushed Aaron aside.
- “Girls can develop stress headaches when they’re mad,” Aaron said, causing Diana to pause for a moment. She raised her hand, ready to punch him.
- “I’m sorry, I apologize,” Aaron exclaimed as he caught both of Diana’s hands. “What happened between us should not have been shared with your family in such a bad way; I’m truly sorry.”
- He added, “I’m worried about whether your dad is angry, or if your other family members are upset, or if you’re mad.”
- “Get in my car; your makeup is running.” Aaron noticed Diana wasn’t moving, so he bent down to carry her back to the car.
- After placing her gently in the passenger seat, Aaron got in beside her. He reached over with a tissue to wipe the sweat from her forehead, noticing the redness around her eyes from frustration.
- Aaron cupped Diana’s face, but she swatted his hands away angrily. “Aaron, what do you truly feel for me?”
- Aaron’s expression turned serious. “I thought after five years, we wouldn’t have to question our feelings for each other anymore.”
- Diana replied, “I’ve told you before; I don’t want a relationship that’s just practical. I want love, admiration, and true understanding. Your distant behavior over the past few days has unsettled me.”
- “I wasn’t being cold to you. I just didn’t know how to apologize to your family, to your dad, to you.”
- “I don’t believe you,” Diana said, turning away from him with a frozen expression. In the past, she had been easy–going, able to connect with anyone, but with Aaron, she felt that was impossible.
- These last few days, with Aaron failing to reach out, she had lost interest in everything.
- “Diana, I never take feelings lightly,” Aaron declared. “I’m sure you’re the one I want to spend my life with. I’ve already told my family, and I am going to propose at The Grant Manor.”
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- Aaron leaned in slowly and tried to kiss her. “No kissing,” Diana protested, raising her voice.
- “Don’t be mad; I won’t kiss you,” Aaron promised, leaning back slightly. Diana closed her eyes and took a deep breath, feeling frustrated that he really wasn’t going to kiss her.
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- A few days later at Bondie Private Hospital. Ellie had just arrived when she got a message from Alex asking to meet. With a few curt words, Ellie turned him down.
- Just days before, in the hospital parking lot, Quinlee had shared some thoughts. Ellie was unsure how much of that Alex might have overheard.
- That evening, Alex had questioned her several times, but she hadn’t admitted to hearing anything. Once Ellie got home, she quickly reported this to Mark and Jason.
- At first, she thought Alex’s silence over the next few days meant the issue was forgotten. Then, unexpectedly, he reached out again today, and Ellie had a gut feeling this meeting was likely about Orion.
- “Ellie, stop!” Quinlee said, pulling Ellie into an empty exam room.
- “Did you tell Alex that his brother is still alive?” Quinlee asked with determination.
- Ellie responded, “Did he come to see you?”
- Quinlee’s face darkened. “Last night, I was kidnapped. They put a bag over my head and took me to a basement, demanding to know if Orion was in Bondie Private Hospital and if he was alive.”
- Quinlee went on, “After we talked that day, I saw Alex behind you. He was looking for you; no one else would dare confront me like that.
- “He heard what you said that night, and if this information gets out, it was because of you.”
- Pushing Quinlee away, Ellie stepped out of the exam room.
- “Ellie, this time you won’t get away unscathed.” Quinlee managed to collect herself before leaving the room as if nothing had happened.
- “The wound is healing nicely; I will do my best to help you recover,” Ellie said as she looked at the scar on Linda’s left wrist. While stitching it up, she had been very careful, but the pink scar, about an inch long, was still clearly visible. Linda pulled her hand back. “I tend to form scars; they’re not easy to get rid of.”
- “Don’t worry, this small mark isn’t a big deal,” Linda said, tugging at the sleeves of her nurse’s uniform to hide her injured
- wrist.
- “This injury happened at work; you shouldn’t have to pay for it,” Ellie reminded Linda. “Just try to be more careful in the future and protect yourself.” With that, she left the ward.
- After Ellie left, Linda went into the patient room. She approached Orion’s wheelchair slowly. Looking at Orion, who sat up straight with half his face bandaged and a blank expression, Linda felt a mix of fear and sympathy.
- A person with such strong morals, whose face was not only disfigured but also blind, would surely suffer mentally. She focused on Orion’s unmarred half–face and thought that if he hadn’t been injured, he would have been very handsome.
- “Orion, a psychologist will be here shortly to see you, please try not to scare them,” Linda said as she carefully adjusted the blanket over Orion’s legs.
- Just as she was pulling her hand away, Orion’s strong grip suddenly grabbed her left wrist. Orion remained still in his wheelchair, staring blankly ahead as his rough fingers gently traced the scar on Linda’s wrist.
- “I’m sorry; if I have another episode, please leave me alone.” Orion’s deep voice carried a hint of regret as he released Linda’s
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- hand.
- Seeing Orion all alone, Linda moved closer to him. She knew that Orion’s mental scars would take time to heal, her the believed that even a small step forward would bring him a bit of happiness, and she couldn’t just walk away
- With a bright smile, she encouraged him, “Orion, don’t say things like that. As long as you’re in this ward, I’m here to take care of you.
- “Orion, you need to cooperate with the doctors; the sooner you get better, the sooner you can see your family.
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- “It’s okay if you can’t see anymore; I will be your crutch, your eyes. I will stay with you until you are fully healed”
- The sweet, melodic tones of her voice reached Orion’s ears, and he felt a bit of tension leave his facial muscles. “Could you get me some threads?” Orion suddenly asked.
- “Would braiding threads work? We have some in the cupboard,” Linda said, and when Orion nodded, she stood up.
- Linda looked at the cupboard and sheepishly scratched her head. “Orion, could you wait while I get a ladder? I can’t reach the higher cupboard.”
- Orion stood up and reached out for Linda. She rushed over, and he placed a hand on her shoulder, allowing her to guide him to the cupboard.
- Orion reached out to check the height. “Orion, you’re just a bit short.” Linda jumped beside him and failed to reach, feeling helpless.
- With the height difference between them, and Orion’s muscular build from years in special forces, Linda looked even smaller and more fragile beside him.
- “Come closer,” Orion urged.
- “Orion, even you can’t reach it; I certainly can’t with my short legs; I’ve already tried.” Before Linda could finish, Orion’s large hands wrapped around her waist. In an instant, he lifted her with ease.
- “Orion, you’re amazing! Just a little to the left,” Linda instructed as Orion adjusted his position, letting her open the cupboard and throw down a travel bag.
- “Orion, what are you two doing?” Just as Orion was about to lower Linda, Quinlee burst in. Seeing Orion holding Linda
- shock. above his head, her face went blank wit
- She rushed over furiously to grab Linda, and just as her hand brushed Linda’s clothing, Orion let go, causing Linda to scream and close her eyes.
- Just when Quinlee thought Orion had dropped Linda, he caught her with one hand and held her in his arms.
- Almost right after that, Orion pushed Quinlee aside, and Linda landed safely on the ground.
- “Um, you two talk; I’ll step out for a moment,” Linda said nervously when she saw Quinlee glaring with anger, misunderstanding the whole situation. She quickly exited the room.
- Hiding in the fire escape, Linda was breathless, her heart racing. That was scary. She thought that if Quinlee didn’t finish her off, Orion might. Thankfully, she was still alive to think about it.
- “So this is where you’ve been.” Just as Linda was catching her breath, Quinlee stormed in and yanked her hair, slapping Linda twice across the face. “You shameless girl, how dare you try to seduce your brother–in–law?”
- Dazed from the hits, Linda barely steadied herself against the stair railing when Quinlee lunged at her again. “I was born without parents, and I have no family. You are not my sister!”
- Linda broke free from Quinlee’s grip and slapped her back. Quinlee, holding her face, seethed. “You, a bastard thrown out by the Janssen family, aren’t even worthy of being my maid. How dare you hit me?”
- Quinlee added, “I am Orion’s fiancée, the future Mrs. Warren. You try to compete with me for him?”
- Furious, Quinlee charged at Linda, who, worried things might get worse, turned and ran. A young man appeared from the shadows and hurried away.
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- Moments later, Barry entered Alex’s office. “Mr. Warren, we’ve discovered some important information. Barry announced as Alex paused mid–signature. Chris left the office with the documents, leaving only Alex and Barry inside.
- Barry, barely able to contain his excitement, reported, “Mr. Warren, you were right; all the information confirms your suspicions. If we can find a way into that ward, we’ll uncover the final pieces of the mystery?
- Barry continued, “However, the doors to the intensive care unit on that level require palm vein recognition to enter. ordinary people can’t get in, but Quinlee, Mark and Ellie can. If one of them-
- “Let’s head to Bondie Private Hospital. Before Barry could finish, Alex had already rushed out of the office.
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- As evening agonched marking the end of the workday. The had por revest from the impatient department of the outpatient building when the unexpectedly run into AMX.
- Even from a distance, she could see a heavy, tener energy coming from him, making her dimp in her tracks.
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- shall we talk here, or wrdd you rather go somewhere ef? Alex enf, showing his pace and moving closer
- “Follow me Ellie replied, fully aware that the reddet ewape his presence. She led him to the break room. hoping it would provide some privacy
- Take me to Orion’s room Alex demanded as Ellie closed the door behind them
- Elle’s hands, which were clasped at her sides, instinctively tightened into fists. She knew she had signed a confidentiality agreement, Orion’s situation was not something she could discuss
- “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’ve finished my shift. Please leave,” she said. Regretting not having avoided him earlier, Ellie reached for the doorknob, desperate to get away.
- But just as she cracked the door open, Alex slammed it shut with force. Feeling trapped, Ellie could sense Alex looming behind her.
- His hand pushed against the door while his other hand held her shoulder. His voice, now heavy and serious, chilled her to the bone. “Ellie, lying comes at a price.”
- Ellie looked down, trying to keep her composure. She knew Alex wouldn’t come to the hospital without solid information. It was pointless to try to deny his suspicions.
- “I really don’t know what you mean. Why don’t you go to the director’s office to ask Mark instead?” she suggested, hoping that Mark would be able to de–escalate the situation.
- Alex yanked her shoulder, pulling her closer. Ellie staggered backward as the break room door suddenly swung open, revealing Yvette. Ellie was surprised. “What are you doing here during work hours?”
- Yvette seemed to ignore Ellie, quickly digging into her pocket to pull out her phone, showing a photo to Alex. “Mr. Warren, Orion is in this hospital, and Ellie is his attending physician–she’s been lying to you.”
- Letting go of Ellie’s shoulder, Alex snatched Yvette’s phone, staring at the picture of Orion on the screen. All those years, everyone thought Orion would never come back.
- To his amazement, Orion had indeed returned. Despite the difficult situation of the Warren family, if his parents knew Orion was still alive, they’d be overjoyed.
- “Tell me, where was this photo taken?” Alex’s eyes blazed as he tightly held the phone, his voice quaking.
- He darted stares between Ellie and Yvette, tension rising with every breath. Alex battled against the adrenaline racing through him–today, he had to see Orion, no matter what.
- Yvette, obviously intimidated by Alex’s fierce demeanor, stumbled back a step. “It was Ellie who showed this photo to me.”
- “You’re lying,” Ellie shot back, her eyes narrowed with apprehension as they locked onto Yvette’s.
- “I’m not lying. I found this photo on your phone. No one else could have taken it—because you’re Orion’s attending physician.”
- In a sudden, aggressive move, Yvette pushed Ellie aside and turned to Alex. “Mr. Warren, Ellie hates the Warren family, including you. She’s deliberately keeping you from finding your own brother.
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Love Her English Novel Chapter 566-570
Love Her English Novel Chapter 566-570
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Love Her English Novel
Status: Completed Native Language: English
