Because I Was an and He Threw Away 187

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Chapter 187 The Woman in Blue

Alexander’s deliberately ambiguous explanation, paired with that irreverent expression of his, was enough to make anyone’s imagination run wild.

Who else could that possibly mean, if not the one sharing his bed?

Given Alexander’s reputation, the surrounding crowd immediately wore expressions of tacit understanding.

No one knew who said what, but laughter rippled through the group.

Emily flicked a quick glance in Alexander’s direction and then withdrew her gaze.

Fortunately, she had never believed a word he said. Otherwise, seeing him here with another woman would probably have left her genuinely hurt.

The little boy in her arms noticed her distraction. He reached out and tugged gently at the hem of her dress, calling softly, “Hey?”

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Emily came back to herself. looked down at him and

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smiled, “Oh, yeah.”

She wrote her phone number on a slip of paper and handed it to him.

The boy took it carefully, tucked it into his pocket, and then looked up at her with earnest seriousness. “Thank

you.”

At that moment, a low, clear male voice sounded from behind them. “Tommy, come here.”

Emily turned her head and saw a man standing a short distance away. He wore an iron–gray suit, impeccably tailored, lending him an air of restraint and composure. His hair was neatly cropped, his features sharp and memorable.

There was little expression on his face, his demeanor cool and distant, making him seem unapproachable.

At the sound of the voice, the boy slid off Emily’s lap at once and ran toward the man.

“Daddy.”

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The man extended his hand, his tone unchanged. “Come

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here.”

The boy placed his chubby little hand into his father’s palm, a trace of reluctance in the movement.

From beginning to end, the man’s gaze never lingered on Emily. He didn’t look at her, nor did he show any reaction at all, as though she were simply part of the background.

The boy, however, couldn’t help turning his head as his father led him away. He flashed Emily a bright smile. “Bye.”

Emily lifted her hand and waved back. “Bye.”

It had been such a brief encounter that they hadn’t even had time to get to know each other.

Yet she genuinely liked the child. He understood boundaries, and he understood courtesy.

As Emily withdrew her gaze after watching the boy and his father leave, she saw Ethan and Nancy coming down from the second floor together.

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competing to flatter him.

Emily paid no attention to the polite chatter and social maneuvering. She was just about to turn and get herself something to drink when someone brushed lightly against her from behind.

Before she could react, a woman’s apologetic voice hurriedly followed. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to. Are you okay? Your dress… I can compensate you.”

Emily turned around and saw a young woman in a pale blue floor–length gown.

She looked slightly younger than Emily, holding a wine glass with dark liquid still clinging to the rim. The wine had already spilled onto the floor.

Only then did Emily realize that what the woman had bumped into was her back.

But the woman’s attitude was sincere, and Emily had no desire to cause a scene at an event like this. “It’s fine.”

Her tone was calm as she turned and left the dining area, heading for the restroom.

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Standing in front of the mirror, she turned slightly and saw that a large patch of color had already spread across.

the back of the dress.

The deep wine stain ruined the pristine white fabric instantly.

She tried to reach back to wipe it, only to realize she couldn’t reach it at all.

Even if she could, it would not have helped. Emily gave

up.

After washing her hands, she lifted her head, only to find another figure reflected in the mirror.

Ethan was leaning against the wall outside the restroom, his gaze fixed on the stain on her back. He spoke suddenly, his tone certain, “She did it on purpose.”

Emily straightened, pulled a paper towel, and dried her hands slowly. “I’m not sure.”

She truly wasn’t sure. There were many people at the event, and collisions were inevitable.

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it herself.

Ethan shifted his stance, crossing his arms over his chest, his eyes still on her. “I saw it clearly. She was aiming for you. Who have you offended recently?”