Sooner or later, she would make sure the score was settled.
Sure enough, Cornell’s icy demeanor softened because of her words.
After being silent for a long time, his lips finally parted, and he said, “Cecilia, I apologize to you on Audrey’s behalf.”
What the hell! Cecilia’s face drained of color. For a second, she thought she was dreaming.
Why was Cornell apologizing? What the hell was wrong with him?
Unable to contain her frustration any longer, Cecilia blurted out, “Cornell, she slapped me and shoved me against the railing! Don’t you think I deserve an apology from her?”
“Mr. Clement, you’re being unfair!” Jocelyn chimed in.
“If my lord hears about how my lady’s been treated, he’ll be furious and wouldn’t let Audrey off the hook easily!”
“If the Murray family has issues with this, I’ll offer them my apologies in person,” Cornell snapped back.
“Cornell, you know I didn’t mean that way. I never want to make a fuss. I’m just hurt. You said you’d treat me like a sister. Is this how you treat family?” Cecilia bitterly asked.
“I understand you’re upset. I promise I’ll make it up to you. But for now, you should rest. It’s late.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Cornell left the room, his mind preoccupied with other matters.
Once he was out of sight, Cecilia went berserk and smashed everything she could in the ward.
After trashing the room, she took a deep breath to steady herself and said with a gloomy expression, “Jocelyn, we need to get rid of that woman’s unborn child.”
Now, even Cornell’s attitude had changed. Therefore, they must eliminate Audrey’s baby for good.
“My lady, I’ve heard Tessa is causing a ruckus at home because she doesn’t want to move overseas. Maybe you could talk to her and…”
Jocelyn offered, her eyes twinkling with malice.
Cecilia felt some of the tension leave her shoulders after hearing Jocelyn’s suggestion.
Ah, Tessa. That clueless woman could definitely be manipulated once more. This was what Cecilia had in mind.
Meanwhile, by the window of the ward. With a crack, the lighter gave out a blue light. The gloom in Cornell’s eyes was outlined which was cold and solemn.
A knock sounded at the door. Then, Matteo walked into the room.
“Mr. Clement, there’s no sign of Mrs. Clement.”
Cornell took a drag from his cigarette but still could not suppress the unease in his heart.
His mind replayed the look on Audrey’s face when she had asked him to stay.
“Get the car ready,” he coldly said.
Matteo’s eyebrows furrowed.
Cornell’s wound had cracked earlier and the bandage was wet with blood.
“Mr. Clement, your injuries…” Matteo protested, but Cornell cut him off.
“Do it. Now.”
In the back seat of the Bentley, Cornell massaged his forehead.
“Did you review the security footage?
Matteo hesitated for a few seconds and then replied, “Yes. The footage shows Mrs. Clement was picked up by a man.”
Matteo knew that it was Henley who had carried Audrey away. However, he held his tongue, afraid to fan the flames of Cornell’s already volatile mood.
Cornell stretched out his hand, and Matteo nervously handed over the tablet.
In an instant, the car’s atmosphere plummeted to icy depths.
Smash! In a flash of anger, Cornell hurled the tablet against the car’s interior, shattering it into fragments.
When Audrey opened her eyes, she couldn’t help frowning.
She looked around. The surrounding was modernist decor of black, white and grey. It didn’t look familiar to her, but it was obviously a man’s room.
Audrey was about to get up when she heard the door open.
“You’re finally awake. How are you feeling now?” Henley said as he quickly walked over to help her sit up.
Audrey touched her forehead and asked in a hoarse voice, “Why am I here?”
“You’ve fainted. But the doctor said it was nothing serious. You were just too tired. You will be fine after taking some rest.
Unfortunately, I can’t send you home because I don’t know where you live. I have no choice but to take you to my home.”
Audrey pursed her lips, still digesting the fact that she had woken up in another man’s place.
Henley must have seen through her mind. He said apologetically, “Audrey, I’m sorry. I know it’s not appropriate. I called Nicole to pick you up, but she was not answering her phone.”
Henley’s words made Audrey feel embarrassed.
How could she even think badly of the person who saved her? If it weren’t for Henley, she wouldn’t be here safe and sound.
With this realization, she said softly, “It’s okay, Henley. Thank you for your help. I owe you one again.”
Henley looked at Audrey. It broke his heart to see her haggard face.
He felt so sorry for her.
He took a deep breath and said, “Audrey… When I arrived at the hospital, I saw your husband leave with a woman in his arms. He.
Henley paused, frowned, and asked, “Are you all right with that? he treat you badly?”
Audrey was silent for a moment. She didn’t know how to answer his questions.
When Henley noticed her silence, he hurriedly said, “Forget it. It doesn’t matter.”
He stood up and added, “Do you want to stay here for a while, or do you want me to send you back now?”
Audrey thought for a while. She was a married woman, and Henley was a single man. It was inappropriate for them to stay alone in the same place at this late hour anymore. So, she asked Henley to send her home.
When they got to the car, Henley opened the door for Audrey like a gentleman.
After getting in the car, he opened a bottle of water and handed it to her.
“Thank you, Henley. You’re so thoughtful.”
Audrey took the bottle, took a sip, and put it in the bottle holder.
After driving on the road for a while, they started to encounter a traffic jam.
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