Chapter 38 The Object of Christopher’s Affection
For the next few days, the loopher finally settled down. He would return to legalis villa every night to have dimmer with Adria.
Daryage called him as well
Ons moeite, Adeline took the purple dance Chehrophe had glitches out of her eyes. Then, she wore it here bele dibing to Gre Maison
Then the arrived she sported a white motorcycle packed by the rachide
The woman’s hair flattered in the air cled in a black short skirt, the landing on her side. She belt cipreme in her hands. Seeing delinear, the bed her hand to ganhec
Then, they sat opposite each other in a coffee shop. Since it was the time properly meeting each other, fine with the purpose of the meet–up.
Takings from her made, Dorothy sedadie
Indeed, Adeline wan undeniably gorgeous. She had exquisite features, and her skin was fair andamooth. Her Mack hair cascaded down her back, making her look extremely alluring
Abhought was a woman herself, she knew how to appreciate beauty when the swit
That was the reason setop Adelina looked so compatible nest to Christopher
Life was truly unfair, and Dorothy lady fated in have the upper hands she was born, Adeline cam
came from a rich dandy, hence she was worthy of marrying Chopr
Docathy didn’t have the same privilege. She was merely a speck in the busy diy. If it weren’t the incident a year ago, the wouldnt have gone to know Christophe
She gave Adelina helpless smile and said Truth be told, I’m quite envirco nd
Adeline looked at ben, her interest piqued. She waitedler Donelly to continue.
“You come them a good family, and you’re gorgeous” Dorothy chuckled. “Most importantly, you’ve managed romanry Christopher.”
Even if Christopher didn’t love her, Adeline had won any other peopl
Adeline looked back at her with a colchest in her pane. “So, you like Christopher, right?”
Although Derochy had said they were just friends, Christopher was just amb to pickup many hurts.
“So what if I do? I’m not that dumb Timow where I stand Dorthy bitterly smiled and added, “Christophe
It was define’s
‘t interestedtome in that way wahet,”
become confused if he wasn’t interested in Dority, why were there many photos of her and Christopher bring loy–dovey w
Dorothy took out a check from her bag, pushing it toward Adeline. The amount on the check was live million dollars, and Christopher’s signatarowan mik,
bean had given it to Dorothy the day before, saying that it was from Christopher
She understood what he was trying to say they were mem
Long define, she said, “A year ago, I granted him a ghowed me after that. Now, he’s using this check to beak ali mien with man.
Smiling, the continued to xay, “Chrapher can be quhe merciless when he be
Adeline asked, “What did you help him with?”
A trace of shock flashed across Drachy’s face. “Toudon’t know about it?
Then, the united in exparation again, adding, “I thought that since Christopher seated no break things off with me, he would definitely tell you about the matter. I never thought that ha would. Never mind. I’m not surprised Christopher’s the real people who incontinentialits him about things like this”
Adeline wasn’t stupid–she knew what Dorothy was implying
She smiled. “Dorothy, don’t play games with me. I’m not need in whatever is going onbetween you tes. It’s name of my business that he doesn’t want to anything. I won’t look
thing the I’m not edin.”
“What you are involved“” Dorothy rased an eyebrow, saying, “I can’t be the one to tell you about ic You’re better off asking Chrisopher.
She was deliberally speaking iskles
Ovingthy anther mile, delegad
Then. Dorothy stopped her “Wine”
Adeline turned around, and she noticed Dorothy’s all on the nedidace around her neck. “Tour necklace in gotta pretty.”
Adeline replied, “Christopher gave it somet
“Really?” Dorthy was purred “Isn’t this the necklace he pu
She deerely popped her sentence there, Javing Adelle hanging
Add slightly, armagance comping onto her fros. “Spirit out.”
“During Ms White’s birthday, Sean that Christopher specially targhe a necklare far her age.”
Pointing at dine’s neck, she said, “This is the very necklace he got.”
She recalled that the woman who had remained by Christopher’s side had the surname “White“.
Checking Dorothy asked, “Do you know why he specifically chose puuple diamonds? That’s became purple is Ma, White’s favorite color. Has christopher old you about thor
Derothy took out two photos. “Adalım, I think it would be better for you to meet her yourself”
Adeline gave the photon a look, her pawning
In the photo
woman who had anyates connected to her body, Although she was wearing an unk, one could be that she was young and beautiful.
Adeline felt her hat drap. It wasn’t her first name hearing about the woman in the photos,
Before the returned in the country, the
always by Cipher’s side, and they see a good match. Everyone int that she would definitely become Christopher’s wife,
However, an accidentrained all that. If it weren’t for it, Adeline and Christopher welder remaned strangers.
After Derothy left, Adeline remained alone in the caller shop.
The saraddaus willen on the back at one of the photos. She stared at the address for same time, the dose the countryside
Chapter
The Ohjeet of Christopher’s Affection
After two hours, she arthred at an otherworldly estate that spanned ten thousand square feet.
At the entrance was a huge sign that read “Farmer Residence“.
The security guards stopped her at the entrance and asked for her identity.
she replied, “I’m Adeline Keller, Christopher Lambert’s wife”
The security guards shot each other looks. Since none of them had heard of her before, they didn’t let her pass.
Adeline took her phone out and made a call
After just a few seconds, Christopher’s deep voice sounded from the phone. “What happened? Do you miss me?”
Adeline put him on speaker and raised the volume of the call. She teased, “Can’t I miss my husband?”
Inward care to see her act so coy with him. Amused, Christopher said, “Wait for me to come home for dinner.”
Adeline merely hummed in agreement before hanging up.
Then, she smiled at the security guard in charge, asking, “I’m sure you recognize your employer’s voice, right?”
Nor daring to offendas, the security guard quickly opened the gates of the estate and let her in
Adeline drove inside. The estate was hidden behind an array of trees. It was far away from the bustle and dust of the city, and there was endless greenery all around her.
She was shocked upon seeing such a sight. She couldn’t help but feel a little upset.
She had no idea that Christopher had an estate in the countryside, much less that the object of his affection was staying there.
After stating the purpose of her visit, the estate’s housekeeper led her to one of the buildings in the estate. It had floors, and there was the smell of antiseptic in the air. The so footsteps belonging to the doctors and nurses was audible as well.
Opening the door to the word, a scene that resembled the photos appeared right before Adeline’s eyes.
Adeline held her breath, stiffening Her legs were frozen, and she didn’t dare take another step forward.
They were around a few feet apart. Adeline locked at the man’s pale face,
She was lying on the bed peacefully, as if she was sleeping soundly. The machine by her bedside was beeping, indicating that she was still alive.
Perhaps one day, she would awaken.
All her fe, Adeline had never felt like she owed son
I someone. Yet at that moment, she suddenly felt that she was a thiet who had robbed someone of their happiness.
