Chapter 18
The voice was kinda familiar like Chelsea had heard it somewhere before.
All of a sudden, the unconscious Heath groanes!
Panic–stricken, Chelsea couldn’t care less about whose voice it was, saying. “Winston, my friend’s awake. We’re almost at the hospital. I’ll call youu
“Alright,” he said.
One could notice traces of impatience flashing beneath Winston’s eyes, indicating he was displeased about Ivory’s sudden interjection
After hanging up, he turned to glance at Ivory, his gaze cold.
Startled by him, Ivory opened her mouth as if trying to say something, yet couldn’t utter a word.
“Ms. Houle, this is the first and last time Putting away his phone, Winston added coldly, “Stop pulling stunts like this.”
With that, he left.
Hearing this, Ivory was utterly thrown off, staggering back, her face drained of color.
Cecil had witnessed the whole show, sensing a change in Ivory. “Ivory, Wansson’s married now, you oughta tuck those thoughts away
“But 1 was with him first” Ivory bit her lip, saying through grined teeth.
“Yet don’t forget you were the one who cut ties with him back then With that, Cecil left. Given their childhood bood, the refrained from being too
blunt.
After all, it was Ivory who cut ties with Winston first back then. Now, Winston was married.
Whether it was what he hoped for, Ivory was blatantly trespassing into his marriage by doing this
Ivory stood rooted, feeling plunged into an ky aby
At the same time, Heath was rushed to the hospital, with Chelsea covered in blood and trembling all over beside him
Kate handed her a cup of water, comforting her, “Don’t worry. He’ll be fine.
Julia rushed over, her eyes filled with anxiety, and upon seeing Chelsea, she raised her hand and slapped Chelsea across the face, “Chelsea, it’s all it’s all your faultTM
“What a jinx! Tempting my cousin wasn’t enough, and now she’s after Heath too! she cursed inwardly.
Without hesitation, Kate seized her wrist, forcefully yanking Julia aside and delivering a sharp kick to her leg. Julia, shut your mouth! If it hadn’t been for your intentional targeting, Heath wouldn’t have been injured!
“Don’t you dare say you weren’t behind the attack, huh?”
Julia was left speechless like she was cut off air.
Yeah, she arranged it. But she didn’t expect Heath to step up for Chelsea. Thinking about it now, she was even more furious.
Chelsea sat on the bench, her eyes all red. If it weren’t for her showing up at the Houle familly, Heath wouldn’t have been hurt.
She gripped the cup so hard her knuckles turned white. If something really happened in Heath, she’d never forgive hersell
After over an hour, Heath was wheeled out, out of danger.
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Julia had left somewhen, leaving only Kate and Chelsea there.
After going through the hospital admission, Chelsea stayed by the bedside, sighing in relief only when Heath woke up.
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Chapter 18
Heath, you’re finally awake; the exclaimed
sering her red, puffy eyes, Heath felt his heart broken. “Crybaby, why are you crying
“Heath. I’m so sorry. It’s all my fault” Chelsea replied, her eyes already brimming wit
““Don’t cry. You’re my friend Of course, Id protect you” Heath joked light–heartedly “Td step up for anyone getting bullied
Chelsea wiped her tears and inquired about how he felt, confirming g that there were no discomforts before she finally felt reassured.
„take Chelica Imme” Sering her not in great shape, Heath said, “TI let my family take care of me. You can go home now.”
Chelsea still wanted to stay. After all, it was because of her that Heath got hurt.
“”Chelsea, go home and rest. Heath’s awake now, that’s good enough” Kate soothed Chelsea. He must want some of your soup. Bring some over tomorrow morning, better than utting larme now?
Chelsea hesitated, knowing she couldn’t stay out all night. “Well, Heath, take a good rest and see you tomorrow,” she said.
Heath watched them leave.
the news. When his mother, Wilona, learned that her son had bis head busted saving a girl, she was
Sorini, lus parents came rushing when they got the heartlaroken, asking. “Silly boy, why he so impulsive?“”
His father, Addison, was calmer. “You like that girl?”
Heath almost choked on his water, his handsome face turning simpiciously red.
His parents exchanged a look, knowing it was clear he liked her
“If you like her, go for her. What are you waiting for?” they said.
et Heath smiled.
“Not the right time yet?
First off, Charliea was just out of a relationship—he didn’t want to take advantage of her vulnerability. It wouldn’t be fair to either of them. Second, his jole wasn’t stable yet he couldn’t give her a stable future. So, he’d wait.
Albeit sorry for her son, Wilna was equally curious about the girl’s identity, but Heath r remained right–lipped
There was nothing his parents could do about it.
Meanwhile, Chelsea and Kate left the ward, running into Margot and Wade in the parking lot,
Kate rolled her eyes, cursing, ““Ugh, bad hock?”
Were l
they like glue or what Couldn’t shake them off wherever we go she complained inwardly.
a flirt! Sedu
*Chelsea, you’re really something. Even Heath’s protecting you!” Wade’s face darkened as he cursed inwardly. Such a flint Seduced Cecil, and then tangled with Heath. Disgusting!
Chelsea met his eyes, unmoved, then turned to Margot “Where’s my mom’s stuff?”
Tll deliver it to you myself tomorrow night.” Onginally, Margot had planned to ruin Chelsea tonight, but unexpectedly, she was interrupted by
Heath
Hope you keep your word” Chelsea got into the car, and Kate started the engine.
Wade’s expression was utterly grim as he wrapped his arm around Margot’s waist “You’re right, Margot. That Chelsea Wise is too filthy. She’s not even worth wasting my time on!”
He couldn’t even bring himself to think about it—how many men Chelsea had hooked up with in the four years they were together
Margod comforted him softly, a malicious glimmer in her eyes.
Chapter 18
Back at the apartment, Chichira pushed the door open. Winston, holding a cup of coffee, stood by the kitchen, looking over. “You are bark”
Chelsea was exhausted, replying. “Yeah, you eat yet!”
“You” Winston shook his head
“Let’s onder takeout tonight; l’in beat” After all that hassle. Chelsea could barely muster the strength to speak.
Noticing the bloodstains on her clothes, Winston frowned slightly. “Go shower, dinner’ll be ready when you’re done?
Chelsea thought he agreed to order food, grabbed her pajamas, and headed to the bathroom.
As she came out of the bathroom, Winston carried two bowls of pasta out of the kitchen, announcing. “Eat up”
“You can cook?” Chelsea was surprised.
Winston raised an eyebrow, wondering, Is cooking some extraordinary skill?”
“Back in school, I lived off campus and picked up the basics of cooking,” he explained.
Too tired and hungry, Chelsea headed straight to the table.
His cooking wasn’t half bad–the pasta was chewy, broth flavorful. She slurped it all up, wiping her mouth, satisfied, “Winston, you’re a great cook.
“Thanks” Winston’s gaze darkened.
Truth was, he rarely cooked, usually having staff handle it. Tonight, weirdly, he decided to cook himself.
“What happened tonight?” he asked.
Chelsea shrugged, replying, “Ran into an old pal, had a spat. A friend got hit while trying to help
She didn’t go into details, only a pretend marriage with Winston–no need to open up.
Checking her background before, Winston didn’t pry further.
me
Initially suspecting she knew his identity and was manipulating him, he later realized she didn’t, and trashed those files.
Concerning the specifics of her relationship with Ivory, he had no knowledge whatsoever.
“Oh yeah, when you called tonight, were you with someone?” Thinking of that familiar female voice, Chelsea felt inscrutable unease, like something evil was hurking
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