Semua Bab Why the Crocodile Tears?: Bab 251 - Bab 260

Anathea remained impassive as she met Gregory's desperate, anxious gaze. She turned her head to the side, looking away from him. "You're overthinking this."She might have cared in the past, but now, she felt only disgust. She was repulsed that he would pretend to love her despite willfully hurting her over and over again.This was nothing more than a honey trap; he was waiting for her to walk into it again so he could have full control over her. If that happened, she would never break free from him, no matter how hard she tried!She'd nearly been tricked before, but this time, she knew better. She'd seen through him and wouldn't fall for his tricks again!But Anathea couldn't understand why Gregory would waste so much effort on her when he'd made it clear that he didn't like her and found her disgusting. Did he think she was gullible and stupid? Or did he think it was fun to toy with her feelings because she'd secretly crushed on him for ten years and loved him for six?Her

Gregory struggled emotionally for a long time before he told Anathea his feelings."What do you say, Annie?" he prompted again tenderly, his voice edged with restraint. In truth, he wanted to grab her by the shoulder, turn her around, and kiss her. But he held back when he remembered the look of fear and apprehension she'd given him.Anathea wouldn't like to be forced; she'd closed her heart to him, and pushing her would only backfire on him. As such, he carefully tested the waters to gauge how she felt about him.Perhaps deep down, she still loved him. If not, she wouldn't have cared so much about him being with other women, even if he hadn't actually been with them or done anything with them.Alas, no matter how much he tried to clear things up with Anathea, she would never believe him again. To Anathea, he had little to no credibility. And so, he planned to gradually win back her trust with his own methods, such as by expressing his love for her.Gregory was looking forward

Anathea's gaze flickered at the suggestion. A divorce proceeding. In truth, she hadn't stopped thinking about leaving Gregory since she returned to his side. She was already exhausted and no longer wanted to drag things out with him.However, he'd torn up the divorce papers into shreds and scattered them before her, clearly reminding her of how weak and helpless she was. Perhaps filing for a divorce without his consent was the best solution.Alas, Gregory was extremely powerful and influential in Castenea. Sinclair Group also happened to have the strongest legal department in the entire country, and it was infallible to date.More importantly, if something went wrong along the way, Gregory could very well take revenge on Anathea. If that happened, Adam—and even Fiona—might become collateral damage.Anathea dared not dwell on such thoughts, but if she could successfully overturn Adam's verdict and divorce Gregory, she could leave with her baby and be free from Gregory once and

"To cheer you up."Gregory's low and husky voice rang in Anathea's ear like the deep hum of a cello in a gilded orchestra hall. She froze, then handed the necklace back to him as she said pointedly, "It's too much. I can't accept this.""When a husband gives his wife a present, he looks forward to her accepting it more than anything else. Also…" Gregory said slowly, not taking the necklace. In a quiet, steady, and reverberating voice, he added, "He hopes to hear his wife praise him for his good taste."Anathea smiled wryly. "Frivolous, yes. But good taste? Not so much."He'd splurged 100 million dollars on a necklace. Did he think money grew on trees?"I'd squander my net worth on a gift for you, and it still wouldn't matter to me." Unbothered, Gregory swept his gaze across her unadorned neck and asked softly, "I'll put the necklace on for you, okay?"Anathea was silent for a moment. She neither agreed nor disagreed, but Gregory stared at her with eyes full of expectation. She

"I-I don't know. I didn't say anything." The doctor shifted, crawling sideways to escape.Eleanor's eyes sharpened. She lifted her foot and stomped on the doctor's foot with her high heels."Ah!" The doctor's scream echoed through the hallway.The commotion drew attention. Others started gathering to watch, but Eleanor's bodyguards blocked them.Eleanor looked down at the doctor, who was writhing on the floor, in disdain. He was clutching his foot in pain when Eleanor said, "If you keep playing dumb, I'll stomp on your hand next. A doctor's most valuable asset is their hands. Without them, you're just a useless cripple, aren't you?"Her words slithered out like a devil's whisper. The doctor shivered, instinctively reaching for his phone, probably to call for help."You think Gregory's going to save you?" Eleanor gave a cold laugh. "I'd like to see you try. I wonder, what will get here faster? Gregory or my foot?"The doctor froze and clutched his hand, trembling. Eleanor's vic