Chapter 35
Hayden.
Now, the mood shifted, and it wasn’t as tense now, much more relaxed.
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“You’re from the Jackson family and still need money? Marlon smiled gently. The Jacksons might not be on the same level as the Parkers, but they were still pretty well–off in Elysiumville. Yvonne shouldn’t have to feel insecure.
Speaking of which, I hesitated. Sophia was still pregnant with Yosef’s child, and with Joanna and Quinn keeping a close eye, it seemed unlikely that the Jackson family would end up in my hands,
Moreover, the business my mother left me wasn’t worth much, and trying to make a name for myself in Elysiumville with it was for from sufficient
Marlon seemed to see through me and suddenly asked, ‘Do you want to take control of the entire Jackson family!”
I instinctively looked up and met his gentle eyes, which almost seemed to pull me in. “What do you mean?” I asked.
Your father remarried, and I’ve heard your stepmother can be a real hassle. Life with the jackson family can’t be easy for you, right” Marlon said, understanding my situation well,
Even Hayden had never mentioned anything like this to me. I felt cautious. “Have you been looking into my background?”
“Just trying to understand my partner’s situation, Marlon replied earnestly.
1 shot him a cold look. “This is my family issue. Mr. Warner. I don’t need your help
Marlon noticed my reluctance, and a hint of hurt appeared in his eyes. He sighed deeply. I just want to help you, Yvonne. You really don’t have to face this alone.
How did he know I was barely hanging on? I was taken aback. My mother had passed away, my father had started a new family, and my husband had betrayed me–now I was all alone.
Marlon had looked out for me from the very beginning, but why? Just as I was about to ask, an icy voice from outside the door interrupted me. “You two are having quite the chat, aren’t your
I didn’t need to turn around to know it was Hayden. He really came. I couldn’t help but smile ironically–I thought even if I died, he wouldn’t bother to spare me a glance.
Marlon turned his gaze and sneered, “I saw Ms. Jackson alone with a high fever in the emergency room, so I came to check on her. It was as if he were reminding Hayden that, as my husband, he had a responsibility to be here.
Hayden Jooked at me and asked, “Didn’t Rita come with you?”
I didn’t answer. Instead. I turned to be back down in bed, pulling the blanket over my ears. Given how weak I felt, it was perfectly normal not to have the energy for a conversation.
Even though I couldn’t see Hayden’s expression, I could feel the temperature in the room drop significantly.
Marlon didn’t say anything more, but Richard chimed in awkwardly. “Mr. Parker, Ms. Charlotte just called. She said she accidentally twisted her ankle and wants to know if you could go over
I slowly opened my tightly shut eyes, staring blankly at the heart monitor nearby would Hayden leave!
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