Chapter 40: The Scheme in the Pear Soup Sunlight slanted into the examination room as Evelyn Carter finished seeing off a patient. When she looked up, Alexander Hamilton was helping Annabelle Taylor inside. Annabelle’s pregnancy was unmistakable now, her rounded belly visible beneath the loose maternity dress. Her face had filled out since their last … Read more
Chapter 39: Awakening After the Shattered Marriage Evelyn Carter dragged her exhausted body to Vivian Dempsey’s apartment. She had only packed a few changes of clothes and a small purse, not even her daily skincare products. During the downpour, she held a cloth bag over her head, but still got drenched. Water droplets slid down … Read more
Chapter 38: Alexander’s Package Vivian frowned at Evelyn’s pale complexion and went to fetch a cup of hot water from the counter. “Drink this to warm your stomach.” She pressed the cup into Evelyn’s hands. “Let’s go to the hospital.” Evelyn forced herself to stand and followed Vivian out of the café. Once in the … Read more
37 / 498 Chapter 37: Mrs. Hamilton Is History Chapter 37: Mrs. Hamilton Is History Vivian Dempsey’s WeChat message arrived abruptly—just a location pin. After knowing her for years, Evelyn Carter had never seen her this flustered. Vivian was always the epitome of composure. Whatever had rattled her must be serious. Evelyn immediately hailed a … Read more
Chapter 36: So Even the Massage Was for Her She pressed the seat adjustment button lightly, and the backrest rose slowly. Outside the window, rain fell in slanting threads, blurring the view. Alexander Hamilton stood under the shade of a tree, his fingertips brushing gently through Annabelle Taylor’s hair. He tossed away the soaked tissue, … Read more
Chapter 35: Just a Stand-In Her finger barely touched the window button when regret flooded in. Cold wind and rain lashed at her face, stinging her eyes. Why was she hiding? As a doctor, she’d done everything to save Annabelle’s baby. As a wife, she’d stepped aside with dignity to let their love flourish. Through … Read more
Chapter 34: Neither Love Nor Hate “That man keeps staring at our car,” the driver muttered nervously, his grip tightening on the steering wheel. Evelyn Carter glanced indifferently out the window. “You must be mistaken.” “No, no—he’s definitely watching us. I’ve driven for twenty years without a single accident. I couldn’t have scratched his car…” … Read more
Chapter 33: Gaze in the Rain On the last day of her annual leave, Evelyn Carter walked through the hospital gates at dawn. Her body had fully recovered, and her figure remained poised beneath the white coat. “Good morning, Dr. Carter!” “You’re looking well, Dr. Carter!” Colleagues greeted her warmly. Only Olivia Lightfoot trailed behind, … Read more
Chapter 32: He Couldn’t Let Go Evelyn had completely severed ties with the Hamilton family. During her leave, her apartment overflowed with gifts. Colleagues, friends, even her ex-mother-in-law Margaret had sent care packages. Alexander’s gifts were the most excessive. When Vivian opened the door, a towering stack of gift boxes nearly toppled onto her. “These … Read more
Chapter 31: The Elusive Devotion Evelyn’s fingers absently traced the rim of her coffee cup. “Alexander hasn’t either.” Her voice was soft as she gazed at the plane tree leaves drifting outside the window. That man, too, had been trapped in the cage of “best friends” by Annabelle—never truly experiencing love. Vivian pursed her lips. … Read more