Not to spoil her mood, Audrey waved those thoughts aside. She picked out a few clothes from the shelves.
She then paid the bill and went out of the store. After taking a few steps, she heard a familiar voice.
Audrey turned her head and saw a tall man standing in front of a jewelry store. She could recognize that broad back even in her dreams.
It was Cornell!
Driven by the joy of shopping for her unborn child, Audrey didn’t think twice before she began walking toward Cornell.
She parted her lips to say something when a female voice sounded.
“Cornell.”
Audrey froze on the spot when she saw a woman in a blue dress appear by Cornell’s side.
Lowering his head, Cornell looked at the woman and asked gently, “Are you done?”
“Yes, thanks for coming with me. You are such a darling!” The woman turned around as she spoke. It was none other than the fragile Cecilia.
The shop assistant handed the gift bag to Cecilia and said with a smile, “Ma’am, you are so lucky. Your husband is so handsome and caring.”
The smile on Audrey’s face disappeared in an instant as she stood there motionlessly.
The shop assistant said Cornell was Cecilia’s husband?
Did they act all lovey-dovey? Oh, they were already acting like a couple even before getting married?
Suddenly, Audrey felt very dizzy and her vision became blurry. She wanted to leave immediately, but her feet became too heavy.
Bang!
The shopping bag in her hand hit the floor. Everything she bought was scattered on the floor.
“Audrey!” Cecilia, who had just sighted Audrey, called out.
“What a coincidence!”
Cornell also looked in her direction and raised his brows in surprise.
What was Audrey doing here?
Audrey hurriedly squatted and stuffed all the baby clothes into the shopping bag.
At this time, Cornell came over.
His tall figure and majestic walk made it look like he had just walked out of a painting. Heads turned in his direction.
Walking over, Cornell bent down to pick up the book on the ground and wanted to pass it to Audrey.
It was the exact book introducing the knowledge on pregnancy which she just received from the saleswoman.
Audrey’s heart jolted.
“What’s this for?”
Cornell glanced at the book cover and tried to flip it open. However, Audrey snatched it off his hands.
“Nothing.” Audrey threw the book into the bag immediately.
A trace of suspicion flashed through Cornell’s eyes. He got even more curious. When he looked up and saw her pale face, he frowned and asked, “Are you under the weather?”
As he spoke, Cornell reached out his hand to touch her forehead, but Audrey suddenly stepped back as if his hand was stained with poop.
Cecilia, who was standing on the side, saw what happened. A hint of cold hatred flashed in her eyes.
Her eyes narrowed. And the next second, she moaned pitifully and collapsed into Cornell’s arms.
“Hey, are you all right?” Cornell’s voice was so gentle.
Cecilia smiled weakly and said, “I promised to take a walk with you, and now I am already exhausted. How useless of me! I’m afraid we have to change plans.”
“Wait a second, I’ll get the wheelchair.” After saying that, Cornell helped Cecilia to sit on a sofa in the VIP Lounge nearby.
Before rushing out, Cornell walked to Audrey and said, “Don’t go anywhere. I’ll be back in a jiffy.”
Cecilia’s face darkened when she heard his words.
Once Cornell left, Cecilia immediately stood up and walked up to Audrey. She said with an unfriendly tone, “Let’s talk.”
Her eyes were sharp and her voice wasn’t weak anymore.
Even the jewelry shop attendant couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the sudden change.
On the other hand, Audrey wasn’t even surprised. She had been unlucky enough to witness Cecilia’s Oscar-worthy acting before.
“No, thanks. I have got nothing to say to you.” Audrey refused directly.
Cecilia looked at her with a sneer and said sassily, “Are you scared?”
Audrey sputtered a laugh and rolled her eyes.
“Why should I be scared when you are the one hovering around and shopping with my husband?”
The shop assistant’s hand flew to her mouth as her eyes widened in surprise. She then eyed Cecilia.
The nerve of side chicks these days!
This woman was holding someone else’s husband, yet she was so rude to the real wife. How shameless of her!
Cecilia’s face turned pale with embarrassment when she saw the look the shop assistant was giving her now.
“You!”
“What? Did I say anything wrong?” With regal grace, Audrey walked to the rest area and sat down. She then added, “If you have got anything to say, just say it.”
The VIP lounge of the jewelry store was very private. The shop assistant left them alone after serving two cups of coffee.
Suppressing her anger, Cecilia sat down again. She set the gift bag on the table and said softly, “Guess what gift Cornell got me?”
“Your attempt is to show off what my husband spoils you? If so, I’m not interested.”
The word “husband” made Cecilia’s face a little cold. But the next second, she smiled again. She took out a red velvet box from the gift bag and placed it on the table.
“Stop acting nonchalant, Audrey. Are you sure you don’t want to see the ring he bought me?” Cecilia asked, folding her hands on her knees.
Audrey was stunned and couldn’t believe it.
Was the gift Cornell gave Cecilia a ring?
Despite the lack of response, Cecilia took out the ring and put it on gently. She then raised her hand and shook her fingers.
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