Jessica apologized to Liberty through her lawyer and defended herself. She said that even though. she was jealous of Liberty, she had never thought of hurting Sonny. She only helped Mrs. Newman because she had no other choice.
However, no matter the reason behind her actions, it was a fact that she had committed a crime. What awaited her was punishment by the law.
Her wedding ceremony with Hank was canceled in the end.
The Browns forced Hank to divorce Jessica.
After finding out about it, Jessica laughed in self–deprecation. She had always thought she was a winner, but she did not know she was the biggest loser all along.
If she did not date Hank back then, she would have found a nice guy, married him, and lived a peaceful life.
Jessica wound herself up in that situation when she chose to be a homewrecker instead of someone’s lawful wife.
Being in heaven or hell depended on one’s way of thinking.
Jessica regretted her decision.
“Okay.”
The bodyguard went out.
Mrs. Brown was about to enter after seeing the bodyguard exiting, but the guards blocked her.
“Mrs. Brown, our missus requests you to leave. Ms Hunt doesn’t wish to see you. all.”
“We just want to go in and have a look. We’re not going to do anything. Why won’t you let us in? Who’s inside?” Mrs. Brown asked.
She could hear other people talking in the room.
The York family’s bodyguard replied, “It’s Mr. Lewis.”
Upon hearing Duncan had come again, Mrs. Brown immediately decided to enter the room.
However, the York family’s bodyguards stood in front of the door like a wall, keeping Mrs. Brown and her family outside the room. They could not even take a step inside.
“Mom, let’s go.”
Hank felt unpleasant when he heard Duncan was visiting Liberty again.
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Hank could not even enter the room even though he had come.
However, laughter could be heard coming from the room when Duncan was inside.
The stark contrast made Hank disappointed.
“Hank,” Mrs. Brown said in dissatisfaction.
“Mr. Lewis is in Liberty’s room, Hank!” Chelsea glared at her brother and reminded him.
“That’s their freedom. What does it have to do with us? Let’s go.”
After speaking, Hank left his parents and sister and walked away.
He did not even pass the flowers he bought to the bodyguard to be brought inside. Instead, he threw the bouquet away in a nearby trash can.
“Hank, Hank.”
Mrs. Brown went after him.
She glanced at the flowers when she passed by. Ah, the flowers were worth hundreds of dollars. It was wasted just like that by her wasteful son.
Mr. Brown sighed and left as well.
Only Chelsea remained at the ward’s door. She said to the York family’s bodyguards, “I won’t disturb Liberty as she has to entertain her guests. I’ll visit her after the guests leave. I’ll wait here.”
As she spoke, she found a seat nearby and sat down.
The bodyguards let her do as she wished so long as she did not barge into the room. They were too lazy to care about her.
She used to bully their missus’s sister so badly. Why was she pretending to be a kind person now?
Half an hour later, Duncan and Lily exited the room.
Chelsea, who had waited for half an hour, stood up. However, she sat down again when she saw Duncan was with Lily. She even lowered her head and looked at her phone, acting like she did not see Duncan.
Lily did not notice Chelsea’s actions. She asked Duncan, “Why didn’t you stay longer, Duncan?”
Duncan turned to look toward Lily. She smiled and said, “You don’t have to look at me like that, Duncan. I’m being honest. I don’t mean any sarcasm.”
“Ms. Harmon, let’s find a place to have coffee and talk.”
Lily agreed right away.
Ten minutes later, they entered a cafe.
Duncan ordered an Americano.
Lily ordered a latte. da latte.
“Ms. Harmon, I’m a straightforward person, and I don’t like to beat around the bush. I apologize if the words I’m about to say hurt your pride.”
Lily faced him calmly. She said with a smile, “You can say whatever you want, Duncan. I’m not a flower in a greenhouse that can’t stand the battering of the wind and rain.”
“You’re a nice lady, Ms. Harmon. My mom likes you a lot and is trying hard to bring us together. However, I don’t have romantic feelings for you. My mom must’ve told you about my thoughts too. I hope you don’t waste any more effort on me. Nothing will come out of it.”
Duncan had told his mother not to hold on to Lily anymore. He would never date her.
Lily held her cup and took a sip of coffee elegantly. After that, she smiled at Duncan and said, ” You’re such an honest person. Your words do hurt my pride.
“Can you tell me why you fell in love with Liberty? She’s divorced and has a three–year–old son. She isn’t even on equal social status as you. I just wish to know how I lost so I can overcome my shortcomings…”
“To be honest, I have no idea either. I didn’t even know I had romantic feelings for Liberty. I only realized I had unconsciously developed those feelings after the panic, fear, and heartache I felt after she got hurt.
“I don’t care that she’s divorced. I don’t mind that she has a son too. I like Sonny. As for social status… I don’t care about it. However, I won’t confess for now to not make her feel pressured. I’m willing to wait for her for two to three years and confess to her after her career takes off.”
Duncan thought he would have higher chances of succeeding if he confessed to Liberty after her business flourished.
It was because Liberty would have become a confident and strong woman by that time.
Lily gazed at Duncan with shock and regret.
She thought she could still try and strive for a chance. However, upon hearing Duncan’s words, she thought of giving up trying. The thoughts he had were entirely out of consideration for Liberty. When a man considered so much for a woman, it could only mean that he had deeply fallen in love.
with her.
Duncan was thirty–six. Many at his age already had a child or two, so he could be considered a ” leftover man“. Nevertheless, he was willing to wait for Liberty for a few years not to marry her but to confess to her.
It was uncertain whether Liberty would accept him if he confessed after she became successful. Even if he could win her over in the end, it would probably take some time, which could range from half a year to one year at least, or three to five years at most.
Duncan was willing to wait anyway.
“I’m sorry, Ms. Harmon.”
Duncan said apologetically, “Your time was wasted because of my mother’s fondness for you.”
Lily drank her coffee again. After some time, she said, “You didn’t waste my time, Duncan. I traveled to Wiltspoon on a business trip. I’m here to survey the market and work with mega- corporations in Willspoon.
“I came here for business, but I stayed in your house because of the friendship between Mrs. Lewis and my mom. I’m reuniting with Mrs. Lewis in my mom’s stead. I lived in your house. because of our parents‘ relationship, not because of you. You didn’t waste my time. I’ll return after successfully negotiating a deal with the business tycoons of Wiltspoon.
“You don’t have to feel sorry for me. You didn’t do me any wrong.”
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