Falling For My Ex's Uncle - Chapter 324: Chapter 324
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The afternoon sun shone through the carved window lattices of the dining room, casting fine light and shadow. It should have been a warm and comfortable time to eat, but because of the appearance of Alex and Bailee, the air was filled with a chill.
I slowly raised my head and looked at him. He was controlling the wheelchair to approach me.
There was still a gentle smile on his face, but at this moment, it was a little dazzling.
"Bailee and I actually came here to meet someone else, but the other party didn't come." His voice was low and slow as he tried to explain.
I looked up and glanced at Bailee outside the private room with a faint smile. My lips curled into a mocking smile. "Really? I didn't expect someone to have the guts to stand you up."
With Alex's status, no one would easily offend him. This reason was nothing more than an excuse.
However, at this moment, I was physically and mentally exhausted and couldn't be bothered to argue. It was clear whether he loved her or not.
I slowly squatted down and leaned closer to Alex. I studied his beautiful but haggard face at close range.
His eyes were as deep as the sea. In the past, I could always find love in them, but now, it was as if there was a layer of mist between them.
I wanted to reprimand him, but the words stuck in my throat.
The sudden approach surprised Alex. His ears turned slightly red as he turned his head away and asked in a low voice, "Are you angry?"
The accumulated grievances instantly burst out. I leaned down and whispered into his ear, gritting my teeth, "Of course. My husband doesn't have time to return to the Parks family, but he has time to eat with the nurse. You didn't make me a widow, but it seems that you want to cheat on me."
As I spoke, the faint wooden fragrance on his body mixed with the smell of herbs entered my nose. My heart skipped a beat as I thought, 'Didn't the surgery go successfully? Why is there still the smell of medicine on him?'
Before I could delve deeper into his confusion, Bailee pushed the door open and entered. She urged softly, "It's getting late. Mr. Herrera, you should go back and rest."
I frowned slightly as I watched Bailee skillfully push the wheelchair. I suddenly realized that I had neglected my duty as a wife.
When he was ill and bedridden, I did not take good care of him and even knew little about his recovery.
Alex responded and said goodbye to me.
Before leaving, I took a deep breath and suppressed my anger. I tried my best to make my voice sound calm. "Since you have time to eat here, please find time to go back to the Parks family tomorrow to prevent others from gossiping!
"Those who don't know might think that we are not on good terms and that a third party is involved."
Alex frowned slightly and replied coldly, "Okay."
After this meal, we set out on our way home.
In the car, Zachary leaned on my shoulder and fell asleep. I looked out of the window at the passing street scenery, my eyes empty.
It was not until I sent Zachary back to his room to sleep that I completely removed my disguise. Exhaustion overwhelmed me like a tide.
I asked Sophina to send a cup to Susan. After a while, Susan stood at the door and clasped her hands nervously. She said softly, "Miss Parks, I'll give you the money for this cup after I get my salary."
I waved my hand, indicating for her not to mind. She looked up and met my gaze. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Mr. Herrera actually cares a lot about you. Don't be estranged because of some misunderstanding."
Her figure was slightly thin, and time had carved fine lines on her face. She sighed slightly and continued, "I didn't work as a housewife in the past. I was fired by the unit in my middle age. To make matters worse, not long after I got married, my husband fell ill and his health fluctuated. In order to earn medical fees, I came here to serve."
Susan was 37 years old this year. She was born in the rural areas of Wadiff City.
Due to her family background, her husband had sponsored her to attend school back then.
Her eyes were filled with helplessness and tenacity. "My husband threw a tantrum at me every now and then. He even wanted to force me to get a divorce, afraid that he would drag me down.
"But if he hadn't helped me back then, I wouldn't be who I am now. He's the one who gave me a second life. Love is the link that keeps us together. I won't abandon him, even though we never had a child."
Hearing Susan's words, I fell into deep thought.
Actually, I felt that she was right. If Alex really didn't care about me at all, he wouldn't have come to the private room to explain to me.
Thinking back to everything that happened after I married him, even if it was just for show, it was impressive that he disregard his own life to save me.
If it was anyone else, it would definitely be impossible. I wondered when my misunderstanding of him became deeper.
For money, I pretended to be his wife, but I was not a qualified wife. He had always stood behind me, silently guarding me.
Late at night, I lay in bed and looked at the ceiling. Alex's gentle and handsome appearance kept appearing in my mind.
I turned over and hugged the blanket tightly. I decided that when he returned to the Parks family tomorrow, I would definitely have an open talk with him.
At dawn, everyone in the house gradually woke up. I got up early and sat in the living room. I flipped through a magazine absent-mindedly, but my ears were constantly paying attention to the movements at the door.
Time passed, but Alex still did not appear.
As noon approached, the sun grew hotter, but my heart grew colder. He had broken his promise after all. Anger and grievance welled up in my heart. I slammed the magazine on the table, got up, and paced back and forth in the living room.
"Perhaps Mr. Herrera has been delayed by something." Susan came in with a drink and comforted me softly.
I snorted. "What could happen to him in Wadiff City?"
Although I said that, there was still a trace of hope in my heart. I hoped that he would only be delayed on the way and would push the door open at any moment.
"Laurel, why don't you give him a call?" Sophina suggested.
"No need. He'll come if he wants to. It's useless to call him if he doesn't come," I said lightly, a bitter smile on my lips.
Sophina frowned. "Laurel, that Bailee is not simple."
I pondered for a moment and took out my phone. Instead of calling Alex, I called Lucas.
As his chief surgeon, Lucas should know his condition. The phone rang less than three times before someone answered.
"Laurel, what's the matter?" Lucas's deep voice sounded.
I pursed my lips and immediately asked, "What's with Alex's leg?"
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line. "The blood clot in his brain has been cleaned up, but his calf is fractured."
"Is it just a fracture?"
"Right," Lucas said again.
I pursed my lips and said coldly, "Lucas, don't lie to me."
When Lucas lied, he was a man of few words. I did not expect it to still be like this until now.
"Laurel, as a doctor, I can't tell you the patient's condition."
"Okay, got it." I took a deep breath and hung up.
I slowly raised my head and looked at him. He was controlling the wheelchair to approach me.
There was still a gentle smile on his face, but at this moment, it was a little dazzling.
"Bailee and I actually came here to meet someone else, but the other party didn't come." His voice was low and slow as he tried to explain.
I looked up and glanced at Bailee outside the private room with a faint smile. My lips curled into a mocking smile. "Really? I didn't expect someone to have the guts to stand you up."
With Alex's status, no one would easily offend him. This reason was nothing more than an excuse.
However, at this moment, I was physically and mentally exhausted and couldn't be bothered to argue. It was clear whether he loved her or not.
I slowly squatted down and leaned closer to Alex. I studied his beautiful but haggard face at close range.
His eyes were as deep as the sea. In the past, I could always find love in them, but now, it was as if there was a layer of mist between them.
I wanted to reprimand him, but the words stuck in my throat.
The sudden approach surprised Alex. His ears turned slightly red as he turned his head away and asked in a low voice, "Are you angry?"
The accumulated grievances instantly burst out. I leaned down and whispered into his ear, gritting my teeth, "Of course. My husband doesn't have time to return to the Parks family, but he has time to eat with the nurse. You didn't make me a widow, but it seems that you want to cheat on me."
As I spoke, the faint wooden fragrance on his body mixed with the smell of herbs entered my nose. My heart skipped a beat as I thought, 'Didn't the surgery go successfully? Why is there still the smell of medicine on him?'
Before I could delve deeper into his confusion, Bailee pushed the door open and entered. She urged softly, "It's getting late. Mr. Herrera, you should go back and rest."
I frowned slightly as I watched Bailee skillfully push the wheelchair. I suddenly realized that I had neglected my duty as a wife.
When he was ill and bedridden, I did not take good care of him and even knew little about his recovery.
Alex responded and said goodbye to me.
Before leaving, I took a deep breath and suppressed my anger. I tried my best to make my voice sound calm. "Since you have time to eat here, please find time to go back to the Parks family tomorrow to prevent others from gossiping!
"Those who don't know might think that we are not on good terms and that a third party is involved."
Alex frowned slightly and replied coldly, "Okay."
After this meal, we set out on our way home.
In the car, Zachary leaned on my shoulder and fell asleep. I looked out of the window at the passing street scenery, my eyes empty.
It was not until I sent Zachary back to his room to sleep that I completely removed my disguise. Exhaustion overwhelmed me like a tide.
I asked Sophina to send a cup to Susan. After a while, Susan stood at the door and clasped her hands nervously. She said softly, "Miss Parks, I'll give you the money for this cup after I get my salary."
I waved my hand, indicating for her not to mind. She looked up and met my gaze. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Mr. Herrera actually cares a lot about you. Don't be estranged because of some misunderstanding."
Her figure was slightly thin, and time had carved fine lines on her face. She sighed slightly and continued, "I didn't work as a housewife in the past. I was fired by the unit in my middle age. To make matters worse, not long after I got married, my husband fell ill and his health fluctuated. In order to earn medical fees, I came here to serve."
Susan was 37 years old this year. She was born in the rural areas of Wadiff City.
Due to her family background, her husband had sponsored her to attend school back then.
Her eyes were filled with helplessness and tenacity. "My husband threw a tantrum at me every now and then. He even wanted to force me to get a divorce, afraid that he would drag me down.
"But if he hadn't helped me back then, I wouldn't be who I am now. He's the one who gave me a second life. Love is the link that keeps us together. I won't abandon him, even though we never had a child."
Hearing Susan's words, I fell into deep thought.
Actually, I felt that she was right. If Alex really didn't care about me at all, he wouldn't have come to the private room to explain to me.
Thinking back to everything that happened after I married him, even if it was just for show, it was impressive that he disregard his own life to save me.
If it was anyone else, it would definitely be impossible. I wondered when my misunderstanding of him became deeper.
For money, I pretended to be his wife, but I was not a qualified wife. He had always stood behind me, silently guarding me.
Late at night, I lay in bed and looked at the ceiling. Alex's gentle and handsome appearance kept appearing in my mind.
I turned over and hugged the blanket tightly. I decided that when he returned to the Parks family tomorrow, I would definitely have an open talk with him.
At dawn, everyone in the house gradually woke up. I got up early and sat in the living room. I flipped through a magazine absent-mindedly, but my ears were constantly paying attention to the movements at the door.
Time passed, but Alex still did not appear.
As noon approached, the sun grew hotter, but my heart grew colder. He had broken his promise after all. Anger and grievance welled up in my heart. I slammed the magazine on the table, got up, and paced back and forth in the living room.
"Perhaps Mr. Herrera has been delayed by something." Susan came in with a drink and comforted me softly.
I snorted. "What could happen to him in Wadiff City?"
Although I said that, there was still a trace of hope in my heart. I hoped that he would only be delayed on the way and would push the door open at any moment.
"Laurel, why don't you give him a call?" Sophina suggested.
"No need. He'll come if he wants to. It's useless to call him if he doesn't come," I said lightly, a bitter smile on my lips.
Sophina frowned. "Laurel, that Bailee is not simple."
I pondered for a moment and took out my phone. Instead of calling Alex, I called Lucas.
As his chief surgeon, Lucas should know his condition. The phone rang less than three times before someone answered.
"Laurel, what's the matter?" Lucas's deep voice sounded.
I pursed my lips and immediately asked, "What's with Alex's leg?"
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line. "The blood clot in his brain has been cleaned up, but his calf is fractured."
"Is it just a fracture?"
"Right," Lucas said again.
I pursed my lips and said coldly, "Lucas, don't lie to me."
When Lucas lied, he was a man of few words. I did not expect it to still be like this until now.
"Laurel, as a doctor, I can't tell you the patient's condition."
"Okay, got it." I took a deep breath and hung up.
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