Chapter 70 – Divorced! Now What to Do?

Not only did she have to bear through it, but she also has to be more active as well.

She used to live with him, she remembered all the things that excited Brettley as well as his habits.

She followed him and seduced him, making the fire in him burn as bright as possible.

If it were not for Lucas’ phone call, she might have succeeded that day, then perhaps, she did not have to deal with this heartless man anymore in the future.

She shut her eyes and smiled bitterly.

What a pity.

Downstairs.

Brettley washed his face the third time with cold water, the places that Bethan kissed him a moment ago.

“Sir.“ Lucas looked at Brettley’s self-harming actions, a little heartbroken. “Should I get a doctor?“ “No need.“

Brettley looked at his haggard face in the mirror.

He did not know why but the moment he kissed Bethan, a familiar feeling washed over him.

That feeling was… as if she was the same as Bethan Peterson.

The instant he pressed her against the bed, he had a strong feeling that she must be Bethan Peterson!

If it were not for Lucas’ phone call, he might already have done something that would have betrayed Bethan Peterson. Brettley shut his eyes. He asked hoarsely, ”Do you feel that Bethan the maid and Bethan Peterson are alike?”

Lucas was silent. He did not know how to answer. “Sir, I-I… I have not seen Ma’am before.“

Brettley who was still dowsing his face with cold water paused for a while.

After a while, he laughed bitterly. “My bad.“ Lucas has only been working for him for five years.

Bethan Peterson has left for six years already. It was only normal that Lucas had never seen her before.

Noticing the disappointment in his boss’ eyes, Lucas gently sighed. “Sir, do you think it’s because you feel that Bethan the maid and Ma’am are alike, that’s why you would treat her more special than the others?“

Lucas tried his best to comfort Brettley. “If that’s the case, you did nothing wrong. You don’t have to beat yourself up…“

Brettley closed his eyes. He said nothing.

Were there similarities between Bethan the maid and Bethan Peterson?

Yes.

Many times, Bethan gave him a familiar feeling. Just like Bethan Peterson. However, he knew clearly that she was not Bethan Peterson.

Bethan Peterson looked at him with adoration. There was light in her eyes.

The eyes of Bethan the maid were cold and aloof. She treated Brettley as if he was someone unimportant.

Bethan Peterson loved him deeply back then. She left her own hometown to Banyan City to work all because of him. She even almost cut ties with her family because of him.

Such feelings could not be wiped away within a day. I f she was willing to give birth to Nellie, that meant that he was still in her heart. Bethan Peterson would never look at him the way Bethan the maid did!

He knew clearly that Bethan the maid was not Bethan Peterson, but he still could not help it. Especially, when he kissed her a moment ago.

If it were not for Lucas’ phone call, he would have done something terrible.

This woman was too dangerous. She knew how to use his urges to her advantage.

Brettley washed his face with cold water once more. He let out a long sigh of relief. He accepted a towel from Lucas. “Let’s go to the venue.“

Lucas pursed his lips. He looked at his boss walking away. He sighed helplessly.

After a while, he chased after Brettley. “Sir, there are things I don’t know whether I should tell you or not.“

Brettley stopped in his tracks. “Let it out.“

“You’re so smart, I don’t think you wouldn’t have thought of this. Ma’am has left you for six years already. If she wanted to come back, why did she not send you a single message for the last six years?

Even now. Ms. Nellie has been back for almost a month, but she is nowhere to be seen. Her actions say it all. If you really like Bethan the maid, you… don’t have to beat yourself over it.“

They have been separated for six years. Perhaps Bethan Peterson already has a new lover and a new life.

Brettley, on the other hand, was still beating himself up for liking another woman. He was even torturing himself.

Brettley looked into the distance. His voice was emotionless. “She’s angry at me. She’s angry at me for not looking for her all these years.“

It seemed like Brettley was talking to Lucas, but he was telling that to himself. “She won’t move on to another person. She won’t stop loving me too.“

She was only angry. Angry that he hurt her so deeply back then. Thus, what he needed to do was to get her back and not have feelings for another woman.

Seeing how stubborn he was, Lucas knew that he would not be able to convince Brettley. He sighed. “ But sir, she has not shown herself for such a long time. Are you sure that she will appear after tonight?“

“She will.“

Brettley strode away.

Granny Morrison’s birthday banquet was being held at the Starhill Hotel.

The Morrison family was wealthy. They booked the entire hotel. Not only the ballroom, but all the suites as well.

Those staying there were relatives, friends, and business partners of the Morrison family.

Because it was Granny Morrison’s 8oth, so this year, the Morrison family invited an extraordinarily large number of people to the birthday banquet.

When Bethan brought Nellie to the hotel, the lobby was already filled with people.

This was the first time Nellie saw so many people.

She looked shocked with widened eyes. She said in a hushed voice, “Does our family have… so many friends?“

Bethan nodded. “I guess so.“

She never knew how many friends and relatives the Morrison family had because when she got married to Brettley, the Morrison family only sent a representative.

Her wedding was so simple it was pitiful. However, back then, her eyes only had Brettley. She felt that as long as she was with him, she was happy no matter what.

At that moment, looking at the crowd at the birthday banquet, she felt that she was extremely foolish then.

No wonder Brettley wanted to announce Nellie’s identity during Granny Morrison’s birthday banquet.

It seemed that he knew the more people during the occasion, the more grand and formal it was.

However, the wedding that he gave her was so empty it was terrifying.

“Bethan.“ Lucas saw her from afar.

He immediately passed through the crowd. “You can hand Nellie over to me. She will be entering with Mr. Morrison later. You…“

Lucas looked at her meaningfully. “Just relax. Have some food and find a place to rest. This is your last day, you should enjoy it too.“

Bethan nodded. She instructed Lily to look after Nellie, then she turned around and walked into the crowd.

Nellie, who was in Lily’s arms, saw Bethan disappear within the crowd. Her heart was broken. Lily knew that Nellie was upset too.

“Let’s go somewhere to rest for a while, shall we?“ Lily gently carried Nellie and whispered in her ear, “ You won’t be separated for long. I have a way for you to be in touch with her secretly.“

At that, Nellie felt slightly better.

She rested her head on Lily’s shoulders and closed her eyes.

If only…

If only her Mommy could leave peacefully with Daddy. She would be like the other kids, to live happily with her loving parents.

“Tsk, tsk, we meet again.“

Bethan found a sofa by the corner and sat down. She just sat down when a familiar voice rang in her ears.

She did not need to look to know that it was Cynthal. Bethan looked away, ignoring Cynthal.

“I never thought that you would be here tonight.“

Cynthal sat opposite Bethan. She looked at Bethan with her seductive make -up. “But it’s good that you’re here too.“

“If you’re not here, how are you going to see how happy Brettley and I are?“

Bethan swept her a cold glance.

Cynthal was still in the dress she wore during the daytime, but her make -up was even more elaborate. Her accessories were grander.

Of course, the jewelry was still fake.

After all, with her income, she could not afford jewelry that cost millions.

“You haven’t heard?“

Cynthal gracefully picked up the cocktail glass on the table. She took a sip. “Brettley is announcing our marriage date tonight. We’re getting married.“

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