Chapter 59
Thit my lip, quietly fiddling with the ice pack in my hand. The ice could numb the pain on my face, but the hurt in my heart was a different story. As I got lost in my thoughts, Dylan broke the silence. “I heard from Lucy that you’ve been having trouble sleeping lately and even sleepwalking?” I was caught off guard. 1 didn’t expect Lucy to share that with him. But since he knew, I figured there was no point in hiding it
“I have some nights where I can’t sleep well,” I admitted slowly, suddenly recalling that I actually slept pretty well last night and didn’t sleepwalk.
something happens…. Dylan’s expression shifted to concern. “Have you seen a doctor Sleepwalking can be serious. What if s
ing so minor.
“No need for that. I have a lot going on right now,” I said, shaking my head. I wasn’t about to go to the hospital for something so Besides, I had too many important things to deal with. If the media found out I was seeing a therapist or a psychiatrist, they might make up stories. They might even say I lost my mind because of Hayden’s mistress.
Dylan seemed to pick up on my worries and let out a frustrated sigh. If only I had studied medicine, I could help you.
My fingers twitched a bit, and 1 smiled. “Just focus on your studies. Don’t worry about me, You’ll have your own headaches when you start working
I suddenly felt a twinge of envy for his carefree life, forgetting that I was only two years older than him. –
Dylan changed the subject, asking, “Yvonne, have you been visiting your family less often lately?”
“Huh? Why do you want to know?” I raised an eyebrow, confused.
heard from Quinn. Is that guy giving you a hard time? Dylan pressed on.
I was shocked. “You know Quinnt Tun’t he still in high school” Dylan was in college, so I was curious about how they knew each other.
“He’s working as a ball boy at the tennis court. We met by chance, Dylan explained casually
I thought I had misheard him. “He works as a ball boy?” I couldn’t believe Sophia would allow that. Especially now that she was pregnant and Yosef spoiled her Money shouldn’t be an issue, I couldn’t understand why she’d let Quinn take that job.
“It seems he’s earning his school fees by working in his spare time. He doesn’t want to use
to use his mo
mom’s money,” Dylan added,
I was completely taken aback. This Quinn was nothing like I had imagined. I wondered if he genuinely believed the money his mom earned as a
mistress was tainted
Dylan didn’t dwell on that topic and got back to my health. “By the way, Yvarme, tell me if you’ve noticed any changes in your health. I know a great doctor, I can ask for some advice.
Seeing his sincerity, I couldn’t bring myself to refuse. I briefly shared how I’d been feeling lately,
Dylan patted his chest, assuring me. “Yvonne, don’t worry. I’ll find a way to help you!”
“Sure,” I said, nodding with a smile, but deep down, I didn’t take his words seriously. He wasn’t a medical student; No way he could help me.
Just then, Lucy came back, and the conversation came to a close.
I met up with Marlon in the evening, and he’d spontaneously switched the hangout spot to a joint known for its Southern cooking.
“Hey, what’s with the last–minute change?” I asked, not too bothered by it. It had been ages since I’d chowed down some Southern grub.
“Word is the head chef, who’d hung up his apron for a few years, is back tonight, and there’s this beef patty we gotta try, Marlon said with a grin, beading inside,
For some reason. I had a bunch that tonight wasn’t gonna be a simple dinner. Marlon wasn’t the type to drive across town just for a meal.
But seeing his excitement, I tagged along. As we hit the second floor, I could hear a familiar voice from a distance. “Mr. Schneider, it’s been ages. Here to you!” a man said.
My throat clenched up as I recognized Hayden’s voice. I wondered if this was the place he’d mentioned for the thank–you dinner.
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I glanced at Marlon instinctively, but he just smiled at me. “You didn’t know Hayden was here, did your
I didn’t reply because, all of a sudden, I spotted a packed house at the dining table. The most striking pair was Hayden and Joanna, with her sitting next to him like a shy little thing
He really brought her, I was on the fence about whether to be pleased that he was so obedient to my words.
At that moment, the elder whorn Hayden had toasted suddenly looked at me, saying, “Yvonne? I never expected to see you here! Come overf
It was Hunter Schneider, a master of oil painting, a big shot, and he had some connections with my grandfather. His wife was a world–class plano master who had once given my mother some tips.
Td heard he had gone abroad, and I didn’t expect him to be back. After all these years, he still recognized me at a glance
With Hunter’s question, both Hayden and Joanna looked at me. The former’s eyes showed surprise, while the latter’s teeth were clenched as usual. What a small world. I humped into the people I least wanted to sec.
“Hunter.” I took a deep breath and walked over gracefully.
“I knew it was you! You’ve grown so much!” Hunter looked at me kindly, his gaze a bit distant as if he was seeing someone else through me.
I smiled and said, “Hunter, when did you get back?”
“My wife missed home, so I came back with her for a visit, Hunter said, sighing lightly, recalling some old i
memories.
He added with a smile. “She often talks about your mother, saying she was a talented girl with the best piano skills. How about you? Have you been learning from your mother?”
“I play now and then,” I answered casually, unconsciously turning my eyes to meet Hayden’s gaze. His eyes were slightly narrowed, deep as a wolf’s. “Why are you here?” Hayden asked.
Before I could answer. Hunter frowned and said, “You two know each other?”
Someone at the table teased, “Mr. Schneider, don’t you know? Yvonne is Mr. Parker’s wife! They got married a year ago!“
Hunter was shocked, looking at me, then at Hayden, and finally at the pale–faced Joanna. “Then who is she?”
I thought that was a good question, and I., along with everyone else, waited for Hayden’s response.
name is Joanna, and she admires your
However, Hayden’s face showed no sign of nervousness as if he had been prepared for this. He replied, “Her na painting skills and wishes to leam from you, Mr. Schneider.”
That was indeed the reason Jeanna had begged him to come. Hearing this, Joanna also stood up, nodded, and said, “Yes, Hayden cared about me and said he could introduce me, so I came.”
Her words made everyone at the table pause for a moment. Many people who knew the inside story couldn’t help but laugh out loud. Hunter, being an old hand, picked up on the vibe between the two.
His face darkened immediately, and his look at Hayden became colder. “I can’t be your mentor! I thought you were bringing your wife, but who would have thought.. His disdainful gaze was not concealed at all.
I knew Hunter was a person who was very dedicated and loyal to his feelings, having spent his life with his wife without any affairs. Seeing someone like Hayden, who was unfaithful, he definitely looked down upon
However, I glanced back at Marlon, who was leaning against the wall and watching the drama unfold, and my doubts grew. I wondered how he knew about this, and it was clear as day that he’d set up tonight’s little scene.
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