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Chapter 91 Meeting Mrs. Lambert
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Winona grasped the sheers tightly, di awing in a few deep breaths. “I don’t need anything in now. The pain in masing-
The doctor replied. “Abicht Call us if you need anything”
Alter the doctors and nurses lett, Phoebe telt inte relieved and asked, “Ms. White, are you really feeling bertena
Wiena propped herwell up. “Phoebe, I’m feeling so much better som
Phoebe sighed. “Twas so worried. Why have you been experiencing so many headaches lately? And the doctor hasn’t beapabila ni identity the cause. Yourje juffering in me Winona shook her head slowly, forcing a smile. “Mayle n’s past the alberedtertund therad accident
Then, the asked, “By the way, Phoebe, is it daytime or nighttime now??
Phoebe fooled out at the moon shining brightly in the night sky antieplied, “Ms. White, it’s late at night now!
Winona lowered her head see. I truly hope to watch the moon with Chris.”
Upon hearing this, Phoebe deli mare distressed “You’ll definitely get better. Once your eyesheal, pou can watch the moon with Mr. Lam
Winona shook her head silently. “Chrisk manked now. He won’t watch the moon with me anymor
Her sadness was palpable. “In the past, he would take me to gaze at the moon and stais. He whisked me away toutant planes on his motele He would alan boy me anything
Lost in the was mouth of those veet memories, a smile spread across her face. “He even claimed that if I wished for stars in the sky. The old gather them for me know he was simply joking. but it really touched me.”
After hearing this, Phoebe ur down beside her bed and sighed deeply. Phoebe did not know about Winona’s past. Her first encounter with Winona Farresidence took place three years ago when she first saw her lying lifelessly in bed, surrounded by tubes.
If she had a daughter, she’d be Winoria’s age. After caring for Winona for over three years, Phoebe considered her like her daughter. Seeing Winona so sad and lonely made her feel bad Winona reached out for Phoebe’s hand, het voice trembling with tears. “Toften think shouldn’t wake up and should just remain unconscious”
Phoebe grasped her hand tightly and said, “Silly child, this is nonsense.
“When I woke up and learned that Chris got married, I was heartbroken. I feel lot. I can’t walk, and I’ve lost Chris
Then, she started crying. “Phoebe, you’re all I have. You’re the only one who cares and stays with ma
Phoebe’s heartached. She hugged her, offering solace as if she were comforting her own daughter. I’ll always be by your side, and I’ll forever care for you!!
“Yes. I won’t be so you
Winona mopped crying and wiped her tears. She stared ahead with a vacant paze and suddenly inquired, “What do you think of Mrs. Lambert
Winona’s eyes were still swollen from crying Phoebe paused, momentarily caught off guard by the unexpected mention of Adeline
She remembered the day Adaline arrived Adeline was polite, pretry, and graceful. “She must be an exceptional person. Otherwise, why would Mr. Lambert marry her ?– Winona murmured, “Yeah. If not, why would Chris marry hech
Phoebe failed to grasp her words and inquired, “What did you say?
Winona smiled gently. “If she was aware of how close Chuis and were in the past andstill chose to marry him, what does that say about het?
Phoebo was stunned. “Ms White, are you claiming that Mrs. Lambert interfered in your relationship with Mc. Lambert?”
Winona shook her head and bit her lip, saying, “Phoebe, you can’t say that What if she’s unaware?”
Phoebe abluptly recalled the day Adeline visited Winona, lingering at the dose without entering. She remarked seriously, “Ms. White, I have a feeling that Mrs. Lambert may actually be
“Why did you say so?” asked Winosi.
Phoebe said earnestly, “You’ve been in a coma for three years, im that entire time, she’s visited you only once. And even then, she just stood at the door and looked at you in’i she jan
Winona med tenderly and replied, “Phoebe, we ain’t view prople in sech a negative light. Perhaps she’s simply schede in this condition ”
She cented, “I can’t move o se cight now, so I’m stuck brue and unable to go out. If given the opportunity, I’d love to meet Mrs. Lambert Perhaps we could become tried.
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A mum in black clothes and a wide–immed cap sat on a wooden that nearby. The upper past of his face in shadow, while the sharp lines of his lower face were clearly visible the thiend with a string of crystal beads, the very same one that Herfor always wore around his neck.
He held the crystal beads and looked at Sector, , who was suspended in the air. “M. Lamun, we’ve worked togethes several times, and I don’t want to rex tothis, but you’ve being difficult Tve taken oiliere” money but can’t finish the job. What should I do?”
Hertor’s hands were bound and suspended in the air, eyes slightly opened, in ibo bi link of death, he gasped
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Chapter 91 Meeting Mrs Lambert
Hector spotted the device and realized it was Jacob’s phone. He immediately turned to Falcon. “How much did Christopher offer you? I’ll give you dou Falcon chuckled “Can you afford it?”
“Yes!” Even if he couldn’t afford it, the big shot would definitely save him.
Chapter 91 is shy
In the dimly lit room, only a warm yellow floor lamp was on. Christopher lay on the bed, slowly opening his eyes.
He turned to see Adeline on the couch, resting with a pillow in her hands. Her head was slightly bound, and her thick, curly eyelashes drooped gently. Her pink lips were slightly pooted. looking soft and inviting
The smiled gently, Alter struggling to move him to the bed, she fell deep on the couch instead.
Christopher’s phone lit up on the table besisk him. He answered it before it rang, keeping his gaze on Adeline and speaking in a low voice. “Yes?=
A young man on the line said, “Mr. Lambert, Hector offered to pay double to be released.”
Christopher chuckled. “So, make me to treat him better.”
The man on the cilet line asked, “Do you think the mastermind behind Mrs. Lambert’s kidnapping is connected to David’s case?”
Chitopher kept his eyes flood on Adeline. After a brief pause, he instructed, “spread the word that Kevin has awakened.”
“No” the man repted before hanging up the phone.
Christopher got out of bed and approached the couch beaned down and softly kissed her lips, careful not to wake her. Her eyelashes fluttered briefly before settling again.
He watched her for a moment, gently brushing the hair from her cheeks with a tender look in his eyes.
delineack to the soft glow of golden light streaming through the dark red gauze curtains, casting a warm hue across her face.
as she opened her eyes, an unfamiliar ceiling came into view, jolting her memory. She sat up abruptly, discovering she was alone on the spacious bed.
Her mind drifted back to the previous night. Christopher was drunk and fell asleep, rendering her unable to take him home. Instead, the brought him to her suite in the private room.
After cleaning him up, she sat on the couch and eventually fell asleep
She couldn’t help but ponder why she found herself lying on the bed alone. Where had Christopher gone? Had he slipped away the moment he woke up, leaving her here by herself?
jda Jakelime vras about to call him, she heard the door open and footsteps. Christopher entered, dressed in a neat sute with perfectly groomedhair.
He leaned in clover, placing his hands on either side of Adaline, tilting his head with a worm smile. “How’s sleep?”
He had a light woody scent and a fresh smell, like he had just showered. Adeline blinked in surprise and asked, “When did you wake up?”
He not only got up but also cookca shower and changed into fresh clothes.
“When I wake up, you were sleeping peacefully,” Christopher Lepliedjoyfully.
Adeline smiled at his clear eyes and recalled how he had looked drunk the night before, hugging her like a big, spoiled dog She asked, “Are you sober now!
Christopher pretended to think “What do you mean? Was I drunk?
Adeline nodded repeatedly. “Yes, you said you were drunk”
Christopher smiled and stood up. “Is it? I don’t remember.”
Adeline took his hand and asked. “So do you will remember what you said yesterday?
Christopher ambed faintly and asked, “What did I say yesterday?”
You told me, “Adeline, I like you. You must not leave me!” Adeline stated boldly, refining Christopher’s unclear words from the right before. After that, she smiled brightly. Christopher gazed at her radiant smile, then gently tapped her forehead moments later. “Adeline, were you dreaming?”
“Hurry up. Let’s ear breakfast,” he urged before leaving
Adeline was secretly pleased. Surely, he must be shy
As they sat at the dining table, Adeline suddenly remembered something she reached out to Christopher, who was rated across from her, and said, “Pass me a card.” Christopher war
was surprised “Hmm?”
Adeline lifted her chin slightly and gestured with her fingers “sean called the yesterday and asked me to pick you up. I was in a rush and forgot to bring any money. Come on. Give me a card. Without hesitation, Christopher placed his waller in Adeline’s hand. She openedit, selected a card from the array of black and gold cards, and then handed it back to him…
Christopher elegantly shed the bacon on his plate with lule and fork, as if it were perfectly natural for her to request money from him.
“Why don’t you ask me why Lord the money?” Adeline inquired
Christopher smiled gently. “You can do whatever you want.”
Alter that, he lied his gaze to meet hers. “Along as it’s not for a gigolo.”
Adeline couldn’t help but chockle upon hearing this. It seemed he will recalled that incident. After all, the gigolos at Flagg Elixir were indeed attractive, boasting impressive muscles and
da at he could read her mind, Christopher suddenly more closer, a dangerous glint in his eyes. “If you even think about using my money to find a gigolo..
He didn’t finish, but she knew he was warning her..
Adelina gaged intently hikingly handsome face, which was even more captivating than that of any gigolo acting on impulse, the leaned in and kissed him on the corner of his lips. “I don’t need anyone che I have you” she grinned
– Chrispher was delighted by her initiative to kiss him, and be kissed her back passionately.
After breakdau, Christopher went to work well went to the downstairs to incet Josephine,
In the morning, the bar was quiet, and Josephine was free. When Adeline arrived, Josephine was cleaning the glasscabinet.
Josephine was reserved and held her feelingsInside Despite likely feeling sad, she went to work daily without displaying any emotions. She didn’t even reach out to Adeline and Bose for a
the was taken aback in spot Adeline “Adeline What being realy in the morning?
Adeline smiled. “Trane katee you!
She placed a bank card in Josephine’s hand and said, “This is for you”
