Chapter 36
In a moment, I heard Hayden’s footsteps fading away, and the last bit of hope in my hear shattered cruelly. Was I really still wondering if he would leave! Did that even need to be questioned
Soon, Marion came over. I’ll go get the doctor for you,” he said. He must have sensed my low spirits and didn’t mention Hayden at all.
After a while, the doctor walked in to examine me. “Mrs. Parker, to be blunt, your body is very weak. You need to eat well, get good nutrition, and exercise more. Otherwise. He trailed off, his brow knitted in concer
“I understand,” I said. I knew these things, yet when I was deeply sad, how could I pay attention to good health? But Marlon was right; I was pushing myself too hard. But I couldn’t collapse–not before the divorce
The doctor didn’t say much more before leaving with the nurse.
Only then did Marlon walk in with breakfast and my medication. “Eat something before taking your medication,” he said, effortlessly setting up a small tray table for me.
You haven’t left yet?” I looked at him, surprised We hadn’t known each other long and while we were planning to work together, we weren’t that close. I found it a bit strange that he would go out of his way for me,
“Tim free today.” Marlon replied simply, quickly pouring the soup into a bowl before placing it in front of me. You need to eat you can’t take anything else right now!
I glanced down at the plain soup in the disposable box, warmth filling my chest. Even though my appetite was nearly nonexistent. I forced myself
to eat it.
Noticing I seemed to be doing a bit bener, Marlon asked. “Did Zachary’s people come to you?”
My eating suddenly froze.
Without needing my answer. Marlon continued. “He wants to push Hayden out, and you are his first target
I wiped my mouth, looking at Marlon with newfound respect. “You seem to know a lot about Parker Group. Did Zachary approach you too?
Marlon nodded
“Did you agree?” I quickly asked
Marlon hesitated, his expression turning somber,
“Looks you’re not interested in teaming with him either, I observed, picking up on his unease.
Zachary was brilliant at his job but had a knack for playing behind the scenes. If we teamed up. I risked losing everything. Marlon was smart and wouldn’t be easily manipulated
“Zachary is back, and he’ll be coming to see you soon, Marlon suddenly said
I ligally furrowed my brows–one thing after another kept happening with no end in sight.
Just then, Lucy suddenly appeared. “Yvonnet What’s wrong with you? Why do you look so pale?” she exclaimed, rushing towards me with tears in
her cyck
“I fine. Didn’t I tell you not to come? I gently patted her back with my free hand, trying to comfort her
I told her I was in the hospital. And she will came anyway. My friend was definitely more reliable than Hayden, that jerk
“How could I not come when you’re feeling this sick?” Lucy wiped her eyes and looked me over. “Why have you lost weight again! Is that jerk Hayden giving you a hard time?”
“No, I just have a fever, I shook my head, not wanting her to worry too much. But Lucy looked ready to cry again, so I quickly added, “Mr. Warner
Only then did she notice Marlon. When she saw him, she gasped in shock. “He’s the one who gave you the pino
You have a fu
a good memory, Ms. Coffey.” Marion smiled in her direction.
“Mr. Warner knows me? Lucy asked, looking at me for confirmation
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I quickly shook my head, signaling that it wasn’t me who had told him.
Marlon’s smile stayed pur, “You’re Ms. Jackson’s best friend. Of course I know.”
Lucy chuckled. “Oh, it’s because of Yvonne. IEI knew you were here looking after her. I wouldn’t have come to bother you two. 1 —
“Lucy” I stopped her, shading my eyes to show she shouldn’t say more.
“I mean, you’re much more dependable than Hayden, Mr. Warner. He didn’t come, did he! That ungrateful jerk… I need to figure out what tricks Joanna used to charm him” Lucy went on a little rant.
I felt a bit awkward. But thankfully, Marion didn’t seem to mind.
Around noon, Rita came Lucy didn’t stay long, and I asked Marlon to leave with her. My fever had gone down, and I felt much better, so there was no need for them to stick around.
That night, 1 returned home to Rosy House. As 1 stepped into the living room, I saw a brand–new grand piano in black and white, giving off a modern, artistic vibe.
“Who bought this?” I asked Rita, eyes wide with curiosity.
“It seems to be Mr. Hayden Parker. The piano was delivered this afternoon, but we haven’t figured out feel better, Rita replied.
where to put it Iyer. We can decide after you
After lying in the hospital all day, 1 felt surprisingly refreshed. Piano was my only solace now, and just seeing one brought me a little joy,
I couldn’t help but step closer and touch the edge of the piano. The smooth finish told me it was incredibly valuable, Instinctively, I sat down and rested my hands on the keys. Such a line instrument–I had to try playing it.
Rita smiled and asked. “Would you like to give it a try?!
“Yeah.” I nodded, and a little tune popped into my head, I was a piece composed by my mother, never published. Only she and I knew how to play it. I had played it before while taking care of Hayden abroad.
With the score in my mind, my bugers started to move instinctively. The melodious sound flowed from my fingertips, filling the room.
Rita was momentarily lost in the music, surprised to discover that I could play y the piano so beautifully
Deborah, who was about to go to sleep, also heard the beautiful plano music and sat up in surprise. She called out to a servant outside her door, “Who’s playing the piano?”
“It’s Mrs. Yvonne Parker, the servant replied
“Yvonne? I didn’t expect her to have this talent” Deborah couldn’t help but see Yvonne in a new light. She used to think Yvonne was rash and careless, never expecting her to have such a delicate side
Although she had read news about Yvonne’s excellent piano playing, she hadn’t believed it until now, hearing it for herself.
Many of the servants on night duty also heard the music and became absorbed in it. Those who worked tirelessly every day rarely had the time to appreciate something like music.
Meanwhile, Hayden’s car rolled up outside the courtyard.
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