Semua Bab The Cherished Wife: Bab 1931 - Bab 1940

Leighton turned to Joanna with a bright smile and said, "Ms. Jacquet, Mr. Smith's surgery is going to take a while. If there's anything urgent, I can pass along a message for you, or… you can wait inside and rest until he's available.""Thank you, Leighton." Joanna responded graciously. Her polite and warm demeanor made it hard for anyone to dislike her.Liliana had already turned to leave, but hearing such obvious preferential treatment made her pause. "Leighton, is it? I'm here to see Mr. Smith for a legitimate reason. It's about my medical condition."Leighton, growing visibly impatient, shot her a look. "Didn't I just tell you? Mr. Smith is in surgery and doesn't have time to see you.""Leighton," Joanna interjected at just the right moment, noticing the rising tension between them. "Liliana is actually Sean's and my junior. She's here as a patient at the hospital."With a soft smile, Joanna turned to Liliana. "Liliana, are you still unwell? The last time I saw you was half a

Liliana handed the phone back to Sean and showed a faint smile. "Can I ask what exactly is wrong with my body that requires me to stay in the hospital?"Sean furrowed his brows, but before he could respond, Liliana chuckled lightly. "Never mind. I'm fine now. If there's nothing else, I'll be heading back."Without waiting for a response or even sparing Sean another glance, she turned and walked away.Sean's fingers still held traces of her warmth, yet she had already left without hesitation as if she had no lingering attachment whatsoever.Joanna, who had been silently observing their interaction, felt her face grow increasingly pale. Though she did not show it, the way Sean and Liliana had behaved just now was nothing like that of two people unfamiliar with each other.Sean even knew Liliana's brother's phone number. From the conversation between them, it was evident that Sean and her brother were more than just acquaintances. They were familiar with each other, even close.More

"Sean was out of line earlier, and I want to apologize on his behalf," Joanna said with a polite smile, her tone full of sincerity."But Sean is the hospital director, and you're his patient. He was only looking out for you. Please don't take it to heart. He did what he did for your own good, not just because of the money."Oh, really?Liliana silently scoffed at Joanna's act, playing the role of Sean's girlfriend so naturally. However, she did not let any of her emotions show on her face."There's no need for that, Joanna," Liliana replied indifferently. "If Mr. Smith truly believes he did nothing wrong, then there's no need for an apology. And even if an apology was necessary, wouldn't it be more sincere coming from him in person?""That's..." Joanna had not expected Liliana to be so difficult, let alone have the audacity to suggest that Sean should personally apologize.Who did she think Sean was?He was the future heir of Smith Group, the director of this prestigious hospita

Liliana struggled, but Sean warned her, "Looks like you want me to call your brother over?"She immediately stopped moving, but her gaze remained locked on Sean, stubbornness clear in her eyes.Sean felt a sharp pang in his chest. That look—so defiant—was exactly like how she had looked years ago at Jadebrook High when he first saw her. Even though she had been bullied, her eyes had never lost that resilience.He stared into her eyes as if looking at a long-lost memory.Joanna, watching their interaction, could no longer hold back. "Sean, I'll get going then."Sean gave no response to Joanna's departure. His focus remained entirely on Liliana. "You'll need to stay in the hospital for another half a month. After that, you can go wherever you want. No one will stop you."His voice suddenly turned cold, sending a shiver through Liliana. However, as she thought about it, it made sense. Sean probably did not want to see her either. He was only doing this because of Charles."Then I'l

Liliana had been in the hospital for over a month. Since she was still a new employee at the company, they were not going to make any special accommodations for her just because of her illness. When she returned to work, the only news she received was that she had been let go.She had already prepared herself for this outcome, so when she heard the news, she remained relatively calm.After quickly packing up her belongings, she left the office. When Tania found out, she insisted on taking Liliana out that evening to "shake off the bad luck". In reality, however, it was just an excuse—Tania was simply looking for an opportunity to eat good food.Since Liliana had nothing else to do, she went grocery shopping in the afternoon. When she returned, she was surprised to see someone standing outside her door. She paused for a moment before smiling faintly."Keith, what are you doing here?"Keith scratched his head awkwardly, looking a little embarrassed. "Tania called me… She told me you