บททั้งหมดของ Halt His Wandering Heart: บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

After that, Susan followed Cedric into the debridement room.Lizzie forced herself to stay composed, drawing in two deep breaths."Jon, I've made up my mind. I want you to handle my divorce case. I'll have Jean send over the documents we've prepared. In addition to my original claims, I want to add one more."Jon looked at her steadily. "That is?""I want to reclaim everything Cedric gave Susan during our marriage—transfers, jewelry, houses, cars, and anything else."When it came to divorce, Lizzie knew better than to be foolish. She wasn't about to let Susan walk away with all the benefits."Alright," Jon agreed.By the time Cedric came out, only Lizzie remained in the waiting area. He wasn't sure if she had stayed for him, or if Jon had simply left, but either way, his expression eased a little.Lizzie lifted her gaze toward him.Susan, however, looked at her as if she wanted to speak. "Lizzie…""Susan, go back first. I need to talk to her," Cedric cut in.Susan had planne

"Otherwise what, Doctor?" Cedric's brows drew tightly together.The doctor adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose. "Otherwise, the boy may never walk again. But—""Doctor, can you not speak in half-sentences? Just make it clear."With a grave expression, the doctor sighed, regret shadowing his voice. "Dr. Bernard has a strict rule: he only performs thirty operations a year. I checked his schedule—he has already completed twenty-nine. If he performs surgery on the boy, the chance of recovery is quite high. But if he agrees to operate on Miss Redding, then the boy will almost certainly lose his chance at treatment from this specialist."The doctor didn't know of any connection between Cedric and Michael.From a medical standpoint, it was clear to him the boy needed this surgery more. Yet as a doctor, he also understood reality: whoever had the means would receive the best care.He couldn't help but sigh again. "The boy is still so young. If he loses the chance to be treated

Cedric despised Jon meddling in his family affairs.His gaze grew colder and sharper. "Are you hoping I fall for Susan so you can swoop in? Jon, how many years have you coveted Lizzie? Others might not know, but you think I don't? Let me tell you this—so long as I don't divorce her, you'll always be the third party."To Jon, those reckless words sounded more like petulance than conviction, lacking any real weight."Believe me or not," he replied evenly, "but in my heart I still hope you and Lizzie can live well together. Back then, you fought so hard to win her. Why throw it away now for a woman who has nothing to do with you—"He hadn't finished when Cedric lifted a hand to cut him off. "Been a lawyer too long, have you? So now you fancy yourself a savior? Spare me. Our marriage doesn't need your redemption."Jon parted his lips, as if to argue further, but in the end, he said nothing. He turned and left in silence.Cedric lingered outside Michael's ward, sitting there for a lon

Annie's way of describing Cedric nearly made Lizzie laugh.Cedric's face had already darkened to the color of ink.Casting her son a glance, Annie steeled herself. If keeping her daughter-in-law meant sacrificing pride, then so be it."Just now, I asked him myself—he hasn't slept with that Susan. Rest assured, he won't dare in the future either. I'll keep watch for you. And if he ever does, Oscar will break his legs."Lizzie felt black lines practically crawl across her forehead.What on earth? She had been the one to live a second life, yet somehow her mother-in-law seemed to have changed as well. In her past life, Annie had looked down on her at every turn.But of course—above all else, the Lannisters prized their interests. That much she could understand.Turning back to Cedric, Annie's tone hardened. "I don't know who it was back then who swore he wouldn't marry anyone but Lizzie—that if he couldn't have her, he'd become a monk. You chased her down yourself. So guard her wel

"If I can produce evidence of Cedric's infidelity, requesting a part of Cedric's shares also becomes a fair and reasonable demand, doesn't it?" Lizzie asked.Jon nodded. "Yes.""When can I have the divorce agreement?""Tomorrow.""Perfect."The next morning, at first light, Jon instructed his assistant to personally deliver the drafted divorce agreement to Lizzie.True to his reputation as a top-tier lawyer, his draft was detailed, airtight, and precise. Lizzie was thoroughly satisfied.With the papers in hand, she followed the information provided by her private investigator and headed to the place where Cedric had settled Susan.Not wanting to leave herself at a disadvantage, she called Eva on the way and told her to come over later.She had the keys to the apartment. Entering was effortless."You… Lizzie, how did you… get in?" Susan was in the middle of arranging flowers. She looked stunned yet guarded. "Does Cedric know you're here?""Does he need to know?" Lizzie walked