Chapter 37
Violette’s eyes flashed with panic and embarrassment.
She instinctively tugged at her sleeve, trying to cover the bruises on her arm.
“Emily, no, I fell by accident. He didn’t hit me,” Violette said, her voice trembling.
She seemed to forget that Emily was a doctor. The difference between being hit and falling was obvious.
Maybe she thought Emily’s medical skills weren’t that good, and she just happened to know about her low blood sugar.
Emily didn’t push Violette to admit the truth, maybe thinking it would be too embarrassing to talk about domestic violence in front of her younger relative.
“Emily, I think I should go back. Can you drop me off at a bus stop?” Violette said hesitantly after a moment of silence.
“Violette, are you in such a hurry to go back because you need to borrow money from someone else? If that’s the case, I can help you!” Emily offered.
In her previous life, Emily had investigated Violette’s situation after her death and found out that Violette had come to the Johnson Villa for help because of money. Unfortunately, at that time, the Johnson family was collaborating with the Green family, and Emily was busy with Aiden’s AI research, even living at the company, so she missed the chance to help.
Violette needed the money for her husband, Isaiah.
Isaiah had secretly taken out a high-interest loan.
The lender threatened Isaiah, saying that if he didn’t repay the money, they would come to collect the debt personally.
They also said that if Isaiah couldn’t repay, he would go to jail.The risk of a lawsuit or even jail time freaked them out.
This was why Violette was so anxious.
In her previous life, Violette didn’t get the money, and somehow, Isaiah managed to repay it and lived a carefree life with another woman.
“No, where would you get the money? I’ll figure it out myself. You don’t need to worry, Violette said, thinking about the hundreds of thousands of dollars needed and instinctively believing Emily couldn’t possibly have that much.
She feared Emily might try to help her even if she didn’t have the money, making sacrifices for her sake.
“Violette, have you ever doubted?”
‘Doubted what?”
“Isaiah, how did he get that money? What did he do with it? If it were gambling, aren’t you afraid it’s a bottomless pit that will harm not only you but also
Sofia and Atticus?”
Gamblers are the most dangerous.
And hard to change!
‘No, it can’t be! He just partnered with someone in business and lost money!”
Violette’s face turned pale, but she still didn’t want to believe it.
Emily was just giving Violette a heads-up, hoping she would think clearly and divorce Isaiah when the time came.
1/4
So she didn’t rush to convince Violette.
In the meantime, Emily’s car arrived at the entrance of Serenity Grove.
The guard saluted and let them pass automatically.
Violette was puzzled about why Emily had come here.
It wasn’t until Emily led Violette into her own villa, where Biscuit greeted her with a wagging tail, that Violette realized Emily must be the owner of the
villa.
“Emily, is this your house? Or did your fiancé give it to you?” Violette hesitated but asked.
I bought it myself,” Emily said confidently with a smile. “So, Violette, I am capable. If you need money, I can help, but it might take a few days.”
Violette was shocked and speechless.
But after a few days…
She thought about the menacing debt collectors and couldn’t help but worry.
“If you’re worried about Atticus and Sofia being affected, let them stay with me temporarily. As for Isaiah, no matter the reason, he borrowed money behind your back, and he needs to face the consequences to avoid making the same mistake again!”
Emily’s eyes flashed coldly.
Helping him repay the debt?
Not a chance!
He dared to hit Violette; she had to find a way to deal with him.
Violette was eventually persuaded.
The simple-hearted Violette felt uneasy staying in the villa without doing anything.
So, unable to sit still, Violette busied herself with cleaning and cooking.
Emily didn’t stop her, thinking it might help Violette feel more at ease.
Violette discovered another dog, a Border Collie, cowering in the corner, seemingly timid and unfamiliar.
“Emily, why do you have two dogs?” Violette asked, not to pry but worried Emily might be too busy.
Emily opened her mouth to explain, but the doorbell rang.
She frowned.
She hadn’t told anyone she moved here, so who could it be?
When she opened the door, she was met with a pair of deep, mysterious eyes.
Her face showed a flash of surprise.
“Mr. Smith, what brings you here?” Emily’s voice softened instinctively in front of Daniel’s imposing presence.
2/4
Chapter 37
Daniel was slightly different from his usual self.
Visiting someone uninvited naturally required a gentler demeanor.
He thought he looked friendly, “I brought some dog food and a professional dog caretaker.”
As he spoke, he stepped aside, revealing the professional behind him holding a large bag of dog food.
Emily remembered the matter at hand.
Dogs reflect their owners!
Biscuit could be as causualas she was.
Daniel’s dog, however, lived a life of luxury incomparable to hers.
“Sorry, I’ve been so busy I forgot.”
She was about to ask about his health.
The words circled in her mouth, but she remembered she wasn’t a doctor at the moment and swallowed them back.
She stepped aside, inviting them in.
Cloudy, who had been hiding in the shadows, heard Daniel’s voice and ran out, shedding its previous gloom.
“Emily, the dog ran out…” Violette, already wondering why the dog seemed so afraid, worried it might be sick, chased after it, and saw Daniel.
A stranger!
With such a strong presence.
Violette was scared but couldn’t help but scrutinize him.
After all, Emily was so young.
This man was suddenly visiting, so she had to worry about Emily.
‘Violette, this is Mr. Smith. He lives nearby and came to see his dog, Cloudy. He can’t keep a dog due to his health, so Cloudy is staying with me. The person next to him is a professional dog caretaker.”
Emily saw Violette’s nervousness. She herself felt Daniel’s strong presence, so she didn’t blame Violette for her reaction.
She quickly explained.
Then she introduced Violette to Daniel.
“Mr. Smith!”
Violette’s eyes widened.
She had heard of Daniel, since she was also one of the Johnson family.
He was James’s uncle, so maybe they were familiar?
Or perhaps James knew Emily lived near Daniel and asked him to look after her.
3/4
“Please call me Daniel, Daniel greeted warmly, lowering his stance.
He placed himself in the position of a younger person.
Violette was taken aback.
Daniel was known for his ruthless efficiency.
Even though Daniel was polite, Violette remained tense.
Fortunately, Daniel seemed to just check on the dog and left.
The professional caretaker stayed behind.
Violette relaxed and pulled Emily aside, “Emily, when did you get so close to Mr. Smith? Did James ask him to look after you?”
Emily hesitated but decided to tell the truth, “Violette, it has nothing to do with James. I met Mr. Smith by chance. James and I are no longer engaged.”
Chapter Comments
LIKE
Write Comments
<SHARE
4/4
