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Cordelia held Linda’s hand and wrapped an arm around her shoulders.
Linda’s life after marriage was blissful, actually. Nicholas personally cooked all three meals per day and prioritized
her no matter how busy he was with the company.
Being pregnant, Linda always had the weirdest cravings, but Nicholas would go around Centrolis to buy what she
wanted, even when it was in the middle of the night.
Perhaps it was because she had been too blissful that she could not take a single speck of flaw…
Cordelia patted her back and convinced her softly. “Nicholas isn’t that kind of person. You have to think less of it
and recall how good he’s been to you!
“Don’t forget he had been wearing that ring since back then! How could such a devoted person have a change of
heart?”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLinda was quiet for some time before she nodded lightly.
“He inevitably has to socialize in this industry,” Cordelia said softly. “You both have gone through so much. It’s
impossible that you don’t have this level of trust.”
“Cordelia…”
Cordelia smiled at Linda. She knew that she would never be able to put herself in the latter’s shoes when it did not
actually happen to her. If it were her, she might not be as calm as Linda was.
As her best friend, however, she could not just watch Linda nitpick things.
“Alright.” Cordelia passed the phone to her. “Send a text. Just say that you’re hungry and ask him home to cook for
you. He’ll be running back for sure!”
Linda stared at her before finally breaking into a grin. After she texted Nicholas, she apologized softly, “Sorry to
disturb you and Zephyr. Let him know that you’ll be back soon!”
“I’ll have to send you home safely first, anyway!” Cordelia smiled.
The two of them headed for the carpark hand in hand. As they crossed the hospital lobby, they met two familiar
faces.
“Mom!” Nelly went to hold Mandy’s arm obsequiously, but the latter pushed her away soundlessly with a blank face.
“Mom, I’ll go to the doctor with you!” Nelly smiled. “I’ve always been concerned with Kelly’s condition. Actually, I—”
“I’ve told you!” Mandy glared at her. “You don’t have to be concerned with Kelly’s matters!”
“But she’s my younger sister…” Nelly looked pitiful with reddened eyes. “Mom, I’ve been her big sister for over 20
years. In recent years, especially, I’ve been looking after her. Just cutting me off from her like this upsets me…”
Mandy was irritated.
People walked in and out of the hospital lobby, and this was the best private hospital in Centrolis. The people who
went to this hospital were notable figures in the city. Kelly and Nelly’s identities would be exposed if they were to
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmrun into anyone.
Mandy looked up and saw Cordelia and Linda. She took a deep breath and held back her resentment for Nelly to
force a smile.
“Ms. Jenner!” She greeted Cordelia.
Cordelia nodded politely and intentionally avoided meeting Nelly’s eyes when she saw her.
“Are you feeling ill?” Mandy asked in concern. “I’m familiar with a few specialists in the hospital. I can—”
“Thank you, Aunt Tanner,” Cordelia said softly. “I’m not feeling unwell. I’m here with my friend for her antenatal
examination.”
“Oh!” Mandy smiled. “This is… Mrs. Thompson? Mr. Thompson’s entertainment company has been doing so well.
You must be a great help. I’m envious!”
Nelly glanced at Linda’s belly and trained her gaze there.
Everyone’s happiness was an eyesore to her now. She gripped her fists with a smirk.
“Ms. Jenner, we’ll excuse ourselves now.” Mandy looked at both of them. “See you again.”
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