However, why does the perfection of Jennifer Douglas along the journey make Christine Quinn feel a sense of unease?
Is it because she dislikes Jennifer’s attachnt to Skyler Jones, thinking that Jennifer isn’t pure enough, or is Jennifer intrinsically such a perfect woman?
The more Christine Quinn thinks about it, the more distressed she becos. Just then, her phone rings.
Sitting up and leaning against the headboard, Christine picks up her phone and stares blankly at the flashing number on the screen.
It’s Skyler Jones.
He’s calling her again tonight.
During the four days they’ve been apart, he hasn’t adhered to their agreent and has still called her every night, despite her not answering for the past few nights.
The phone keeps ringing. Finally unable to resist, Christine presses the answer button on her phone, "Hello."
"Christine..."
Not hearing his voice for a few days, he seems haggard.
His voice softens her heart, but she still says firmly, "Didn’t we agree not to contact each other for the ti being?"
"I can’t help it... I miss you."
"Skyler, I want you to take this ti to think calmly... People can force anything, except emotions. Don’t dwell in mories from thirteen years ago, because I’m no longer the Christine Quinn from thirteen years ago. If you are certain you want the of now, then co and get after this month ends."
"You are you, whether it’s thirteen years ago or thirteen years later, my love for you won’t change."
His words move her, her nose slightly sore, as every cell in her body screams with longing for him.
Not hearing her response, he calls out nervously, "Christine, Christine..."
She replies with a sob, "I’m here."
"Don’t let your imagination run wild, baby. What I said that night wasn’t about lacking confidence in our relationship, it’s just..."
Christine shakes her head, interrupting Skyler Jones, "Don’t say anymore, Skyler... it’s late here, I want to sleep. Take care of yourself and Marie, I’ll be waiting for you to co and get ."
"Christine..."
Skyler still wants to say sothing, but Christine directly ends the call.
Putting down the phone, Christine sits dazed against the headboard, her mind filled with the image of Skyler Jones...
At the sa ti.
Skyler Jones puts down the phone, tiredly leaning back in his chair.
Ernie enters with files, and upon seeing Skyler Jones rub his brow, gently sets down the files and couldn’t help but ask with concern, "CEO, are you unwell?"
Skyler stops his movent and adjusts his posture, "I’m fine."
"CEO, previously you asked to set aside six months for accompanying your wife on vacation. Now that you’ve returned to work, should I still keep that ti free for you?"
Skyler picks up the files on the desk and replies lightly, "No need for now, I’ll be at the company recently."
Ernie nods, "Alright, I’ll arrange it."
"Okay."
Ernie then retreats.
As Ernie leaves, he passes by Skyler Jones’ personal bodyguard Justin.
At this mont, Justin approaches Skyler Jones, bowing respectfully, "Mr. Jones."
Skyler doesn’t look up, "Did you find out?"
Justin nods, "I’ve obtained the dical records of Jennifer Douglas’ hospital visit." He hands the dical file to Skyler.
Skyler takes the dical file, opens it, and his brows instantly furrow.
Pregnancy of three months, unexpected miscarriage.
These are the few clear words visible at first glance on the dical record.
Skyler closes the dical file and casually tosses it aside.
Seeing Skyler’s stern expression, Justin doesn’t dare breathe loudly.
Skyler leans back in his chair and gestures at his subordinate, "You can leave now!"
Justin withdraws as quickly as possible.
After so consideration, Skyler takes out his phone and dials a string of numbers.
The phone quickly connects, with a voice suppressing joy and excitent inside, "Skyler."
"Tell , what exactly happened that night I got drunk, what did I do to you?"
Clearly Jennifer Douglas did not expect Skyler to ask such a sharp question right away. Stunned for a few seconds, she stamrs out, "I told you, didn’t I? Nothing happened that night, you just got drunk and slept at my place."
"Then how do you explain the pregnancy and miscarriage on the hospital record?"
"There... There isn’t any..." Jennifer’s voice is tense again.
"Jennifer Douglas, you’d better tell the truth." Skyler’s voice is severe and grim, with a tone of warning.
Jennifer remains silent on the other end for a long ti, finally whispering out, "That record was forged by my dad. He has an old friend at the hospital, so he had that friend forge the record. He wants to force you to marry ... He’s always thought you took advantage of ."
"You better control your father, if he maliciously disturbs my family again, I won’t be as polite as I am now."
"Don’t worry, dad won’t bother you again, I promise." Jennifer’s voice is slightly hoarse, tinged with sadness.
Skyler doesn’t respond further to Jennifer, intending to end the call, but Jennifer’s voice cos through again, "Skyler..."
Skyler pauses with the phone at his ear.
Jennifer quickly adds, "I want to et you one more ti, I..."
"There’s no need."
Coldly uttering four words, Skyler directly ends the call.
The next day, Christine Quinn arranges to et Jonathon Gibson.
In the elegant and quiet café, Jonathon scrutinizes Christine’s slightly haggard face and softly says, "I thought you’d already gone back to Y City with Skyler Jones."
Christine replies truthfully, "There are so issues hanging between and him, we need to calm down for a while."
Jonathon frowns in thought, "Is it because of Jennifer Douglas?"
Christine lowers her head, gently stirring her coffee, "Not entirely."
"Christine, you really don’t have to worry about Jennifer’s situation. Besides, she certainly doesn’t intend to co between you and Skyler."
"How do you know?" Christine suddenly raises her eyes to look at Jonathon, "Do you know Jennifer?"
Jonathon hastily shakes his head, "Of course I don’t know her, I’m only judging based on how she hasn’t tried to cling to Skyler."
Christine softly responds, "She let go, but I always feel she’s not too simple..."
Jonathon takes a sip of coffee and chuckles, saying, "Could it be you’re overthinking? From her appearance, Jennifer doesn’t seem like a scheming person."
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