My Cold Ex-Wife 13

My Cold Ex-Wife 13

Chapter 13 Love and Not Love 

Not long after Wendy left, Henry woke up

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Stella, still fuming, caught sight of the look on Henry’s facequiet and dejected. She quickly turned to comfort him

Henry, don’t overthink it. My sister still loves you the most. Why else would she rush to get you. to the hospital like that? Trust me, she’s not going to let Chase off casy.” 

Henry gave a soft smile and lowered his head, calm and gentle

But was that really true

He wasn’t so sure Wendy’s heart belonged to him alone

Her expression had held panicbut when she looked at Chase, there was something else there too. Disbelief

And he was certain he hadn’t imagined itthey came out of the same room

The Quinn estate was massive, almost unbelievably so. There were rooms everywhere. If Stella’s story was trueif Chase and Wendy had long stopped caring about each other, and hadn’t shared a bed in agesthen why had the two of them spent the night in the same room

He’d acted in such a hurry because he saw it

Chase held a place in Wendy’s hearta place he didn’t want to leave untouched

He had to make sure Chase didn’t become what he once was

So this was the only move left

Stella, I’m fine. You should go home.” 

Back at the house, Wendy couldn’t find Chase. She flew into a rage, and no one dared speak up. It wasn’t until Mandy came downstairs that everyone finally saw hope

What’s all the noise about?Even in a bathrobe with a shawl wrapped casually around her, Mandy’s presence was commanding. She had once dominated the business world, and even years after stepping down from Quinn Group, her aura hadn’t faded

Mom, where’s Chase?” 

Mandy looked up, full of frustration. She didn’t know what kind of spell Henry had cast on Wendy. It had been years. Wendy had met better, more suitable men. But the moment Henry came back, everything fell apart again

That Chase couldn’t hold onto Wendy was expected. But for a smart woman like her daughter to still be so blind to her own heartthat was just baffling

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some random man on stage, and now you’re starting drama first thing in the morning. What is it –you’re afraid I’m living too peacefully? That I’m not dying fast enough?” 

Wendy backed down at once

He hurt Henry. I have to get an explanation.” 

Explanation for what?Mandy, as always, took Chase’s side. He’s your husband. You’ve been together five years. You don’t trust himfine. But you’d rather stand up for some outsider? Don’t say I didn’t warn you. If Henry couldn’t marry you back then, he’s not going to now either.” 

Mom!” 

What was she even talking about

It’s not like she planned to divorce Chase just because Henry came back

Mandy gave a short snort and waved off the butler, who brought over her coffee. Then she turned to Wendy and said flatly. Miss Wendy, Mr. Chase left a while ago. If you ask me, he’s not the kind of man who’d do something like that.” 

With everyone in the house speaking up for Chase, Wendy grew increasingly irritated

The real victim was still lying in the hospital, and somehow the supposed attacker was the one. getting everyone’s sympathy

Her thoughts drifted back to the days when she’d once wanted to run away with Henry

She’d always been rebellious. And now that she held real power in her hands, no one could stop them from being together

At the hospital, Chase had already done two surgeries backtoback. He’d only just sat down to rest when someone called him into a meeting to discuss upcoming operations. He’d been so busy, he’d completely forgotten about Henry

Until Wendy showed up

As an investor, her presence at the hospital wasn’t unusual. She sat in the office assigned to her and asked to see Chase

Chase, Madam Wendy wants to see you.” Mr. Lance looked worried. She’s one of the hospital’s investors. I hear she’s got a temper. Be careful.” 

Chase put down the report he’d just finished reviewing and sighed

Wendy’s temper was no mystery to himhe’d lived with it for five 

years

Got it.” 

He knocked on her office door, and from inside came a curt response. As soon as he opened it, something flew straight at his forehead. He couldn’t dodge in time, and blood immediately began 

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He’d known it would be like this. That’s why he’d insisted on coming alone, without anyone to lead the way

This floor was nearly always empty. It was reserved for hospital administrators, so hardly anyone ever came up here. Except for Wendy

No one else would be sitting in that office

After a few silent seconds, Chase stepped inside and closed the door behind him

What do you want?” 

The sight of him only infuriated Wendy more

He didn’t flinch. Didn’t whine about the pain. The blood from his forehead trailed down his face, his eyes faintly red

Once, that expression might’ve stirred compassion in Wendy. But now, all she could see was Henrybleeding, covered in red

Compared to that, what was a scratch on Chase

Chase, what’s your problem with me and Henry?Wendy leaned forward slightly, fists clenched. on the desk, banging twice. If you’ve got a problem, take it out on me. Why would Henry? He didn’t do anything wrong. He’s even trying to protect you!” 

Before coming in, Wendy had gotten a call from StellaHenry was awake

you hurt 

Henry had told her to calm down. Said Chase probably acted in a moment of frustration. That the injury wasn’t serious. That she shouldn’t make things harder on Chase

I didn’t do anything wrong. I don’t need Henry to protect me.Chase stood on the opposite side of the desk, calm and composed, even though his eyes shimmered with unshed tears. I already told you. I didn’t hurt Henry. I don’t need to explain myself.” 

Then how did he get injured? Are you saying he did it to himself?! Chase, your excuses are getting worse and worse. He nearly diedjust to frame you?!” 

Chase let out a laugh. Anyone with a medical license could tell you that his wound wasn’t serious. He nicked a blood vessel, that’s all. If that’s enough to kill him, then maybe his body’s too fragile for this world.” 

Chase! You still won’t admit what you’ve done? What happened to you?!” 

He didn’t want to explain anymore. They were already divorced. Whether she believed him or not didn’t matter. Let her sue him if she wanted. Jail might be easier than watching her like this

With that thought, Chase turned to leave

Did I say you could go?” 

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A crystal ashtray spun on the carpet, finally rolling to a stop at his feet

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The difference between love and not love couldn’t be clearer. Henry suffered a minor injury, and Wendy was beside herself. But she could throw something like that at him without blinking

What a joke

If Henry wants to press charges, let him,” Chase said. Then he pulled open the door and left

Moments later, the sound of things being smashed echoed from the room behind him

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