Ex-Husband Got Crazy When I Disappear

Chapter 196 The memory of Hayden absentmindedly playing with the little bear flashed in my mind , and a surge of resentment gripped But with Waylon looking up at me with those innocent eyes , I forced a smile and said .

The bear … Did it fall off ? Waylon asked , his eyes filling with tears .

Thats the little bear I gave you My throat tightened .

It was hard to admit Id lost it .

After thinking for a moment , I decided to calm him down first .

No , the bears in the car .

It cant be lost , dont worry .

Waylon immediately wiped his tears away .

Then why didnt you bring it back with you ? Well … I racked my brain for a reason .

Before I could stumble over my words , Dylan came to the rescue .

The bear likes to stay in the car , doesnt it ? Now , Waylon .

lets hear the rest of the story .

The little fox ran into the cave , shivering from the cold … Then what happened next ? Waylons attention was finally diverted .

I sighed in relief , watching as Josue silently lay next to Waylon , pulling the blanket up a little .

It seemed like only yesterday he was a premature baby , and now hed grown into this sweet , chubby little boy .

There was no denying , Waylon looked so much like Hayden , especially with those pure , clear eyes .

They were practically identical But even so , I had no intention of letting them meet .

Waylon was still too young , still learning to tell right from wrong , capable of making such a big decision .

When he was older , Id tell him everything , and whatever he decided , Id respect it .

As I stood there lost in thought , Waylon had already drifted off to sleep , lulled by Dylans soft voice .

Dylan shot me a look , signaling me to step outside .

still not We both carefully tiptoed out of the room , and as we closed the door , we both let out a quiet breath , then exchanged amused glances .

Ever since having a child , everything had become a little … sneaky .

Marlon , coming upstairs at just the right moment , caught sight of our awkward exit and , with a sympathetic smile , whispered , Hes asleep ? Yeah .

I nodded .

Dylan stretched lazily .

Finally got him to sleep .

He was dreaming about going to the amusement park with Marlon tomorrow .

That last bit had a hint of jealousy , I noticed .

I raised an eyebrow at Marlon .

Arent you supposed to be signing a contract tomorrow ? Marlon had a lot of things to deal with after returning to the country and hadnt had much time to spare .

How would he have time to take Waylon out ? Tll take him tomorrow afternoon , Marlon replied , clearly not interested in spending too much time on this topic .

He quickly got serious again .

By the way , I heard the Parker family is still looking for Ethan .

1/3 1.12 PM Chapter 196 Three years have passed .

What do they want ? Dylan asked , a little surprised .

When I left three years ago , I took Ethan with me .

Marlons men had brought him from the hospital , still unconscious , And hed been in a coma ever since .

Experts said his brain had been severely damaged and that he would never wake up , that he would remain in a vegetative state forever .

But I refused to believe that .

I kept searching for new doctors , different treatments .

This time , when I came back to Elysiumville , I brought him back with me .

Since modern medicine couldnt help , we decided to try traditional methods .

I wont let them succeed , no matter what theyre after , I said , my voice colder than before , my teeth gritted in anger .

Then I remembered something and looked at Dylan .

Dylan , could you check into Lucy and Joannas relationship tomorrow ? Lucy ? And Joanna ? Dylan raised an eyebrow , clearly stunned .

Back when Lucy was still close to me , shed often tried to create opportunities for me and Dylan .

Dylan knew her well enough and knew that Lucy and Joanna had been enemies .

Seeing Dylans reaction , I sighed .

I ran into her last night .

I saw her with Joanna … and they seemed really close .

I didnt finish the sentence .

There were still so many things I didnt understand .

It was too early to jump to conclusions .

Marlon , overhearing us , suddenly spoke .

The Coffey family has been working closely with the Parker Group recently .

Could that be why ? I paused for a moment , surprised .

If the Parker Group was involved , then it made sense that the Coffey family and Joanna would be in contact .

Maybe Lucy was involved with Joanna for that reason too .

So Hayden really did marry Joanna ? Id only just returned and hadnt kept up with their news , nor had I had anyone look into it .

Dylan , noticing my troubled expression , quickly said , Dont worry .

Ill look into it tomorrow .

Okay , I nodded , before heading back to my room .

The next morning , I went to Jethive Groups headquarters in Elysiumville , located just across the street from the Parker Groups office .

Initially , I hadnt planned on confronting Hayden , but when I was discussing purchasing the building with Marlon , we noticed the building across from the Parker Groups headquarters was up for sale .

It was almost fate , so we decided to buy it .

As for facing Hayden … I had prepared myself for this moment before I came back .

After all , he and I had just had a troubled marriage ; we didnt have to be enemies , right ? There was no need to avoid each other .

112 PM ₫ D Chapter 196 Moreover , Jethive Group had just moved to Elysiumville , and there were so many things that needed organizing .

I didnt have time to dwell on the past .

Marlon had taken Waylon for the day , so I could focus on the business .

For the past three years .

Marlon and Dylan had helped me so much .

They had practically raised Waylon together .

I was at ease knowing he was with them .

At lunchtime .

Dylan joined me for a meal .

I went to the Parker Group and checked , Dylan said , his gaze never leaving me .

Lucy and Joanna have been meeting frequently .

Joanna even visits her at the company .

From what Ive heard , theyre best friends , As Dylan spoke , his eyes were fixed on me , probably worried I would flip the table over .

My heart was a storm of emotions .

But after carrying the weight of so much anger for three years , what more could shock me ? Still , hearing that my old best friend had become enemies with Joanna my old enemy wasnt easy to stomach .

The red braised ribs that had smelled so delicious a moment ago suddenly tasted bitter .

I clenched my jaw , forcing a smile .

Looks like a lot has happened in these three years .

Even if Lucy thought you were dead , she still shouldnt be best friends with Joanna , Dylan said , unable to hold back his frustration .

I knew he was upset on my behalf , but ….

I sighed , refilling his cup .

Why not ? Who someone chooses to be friends with is their own business .

Who they like and who they dont , thats up to them .

Just because she and I were close before doesnt mean she cant be friends with someone else now Thats true , Dylan said , still frustrated .

But Joanna was the one who caused all that trouble for you .

Lucys move this time really threw me off .