Ex-Husband Got Crazy When I Disappear

Chapter 197 Lucy didnt know , 1 said , absentmindedly picking at my lunch .

Dylan , seeing my indifference , couldnt hold back his frustration .

His face darkened , and he sighed deeply .

Youve always been like this .

Even when Hayden did all those things to you , youd just smile and pretend nothing had happened Are you implying Im a soft target ? I raised an eyebrow at him .

It was true , though I couldnt deny it .

Looking back .

I realized how pathetic I had been , letting myself suffer in silence .

If I could go back to the day Hayden and Joanna returned to the country , hand in hand at the welcome party , I should have marched right over , slapped him across the face , and yanked Joannas hair before kicking her .

Sometimes , people really need to stop suppressing their emotions and just lose it .

But Lucy … Lucy was different .

She had practically grown up with me .

From our school days , wed been inseparable .

She had never done anything to harm me ; in fact , she always tried to protect me , even at the cost of her own family .

There was a time when she even said shed leave everything behind and move abroad with me .

How could I ever blame her ? How could I bring myself to be angry with her ? Even though she and I were now worlds apart , I could never resent her .

Not for a second .

Dylan assumed I was upset and quickly apologized .

I didnt mean it like that .

I know , I lowered my eyes , a faint smile tugging at my lips .

Dylan , you should know her better than anyone .

No matter what happened , she was always the one looking out for me .

But now … We cant expect others to love us forever .

Hearts change .

Besides , I walked away first .

I hurt her before anyone else .

I spoke slowly , acknowledging my own fault without letting myself off the hook .

Dylan , his emotions softened , added a piece of fish to my bowl , sighing .

Youre always so kind .

Just dont call me a saint , I shook my head , exasperated .

I didnt understand the world these days .

Why did offering more forgiveness and compassion always get you labeled as a saint ! Wasnt it normal to let go of grudges ? Did everyone have to go around fighting over every little thing ? Dylan caught my joke and laughed .

A saint forgives everyone blindly .

Youre not like that , especially when it comes to Joanna ..

He stopped mid sentence , suddenly realizing his mistake , and went silent .

My gaze darkened .

Youre right , I said coldly , Joanna and I can never coexist .

Some people you can forgive , but others how could I live with myself if I didnt take action ! 1A 1:12 PM D Chapter 197 At 3 pm .

Marlon was carrying a chubby Waylon into the amusement park .

As they entered , the staff around them bowed respectfully .

Good afternoon , Mr.

Warner .

Waylon blinked his large eyes and asked innocently , Marlon , is this amusement park yours ? Yes , its built just for you , Waylon , Marlon replied , pride evident in his voice .

Although Marlon had moved abroad to develop new business ventures with Yvonne , he kept a tight grip on the domestic operations , managing everything remotely .

This amusement park was actually planned after Yvonne became pregnant .

Wow , Waylons eyes lit up .

Marlon , youre amazing .

Whenever you want to come and play , its all yours , Marlon beamed as he looked down at the little one in his arms , his heart melting- He still remembered when Waylon was born prematurely and spent more than half a month in an incubator .

At the time .

Yvonne had suffered severe postpartum complications and hemorrhaged , barely surviving .

She had to o stay bedridden for a long time.

Marlon and Dylan took turns between caring for her and Waylon , watching him grow every day .

Waylon had become as close to Marlon as his own child .

Yay ! The little one giggled as Marlon set him down to run around .

Waylon , now almost three , had enough strength to sprint around energetically .

Marlon kept a protective watch over him as he raced around .

Just then , his phone rang , and Marlon moved aside to answer .

Mr.

Parker ? I didnt expect you to call me .

Marlons voice was calm , though he was surprised Hayden was calling .

Since Hayden returned , he had kept a low profile , and the news about the Parker family spread quickly .

Mr.

Warner , long time no see .

Are you free tonight ? Lets catch up over dinner , Haydens voice came through , polite and formal .

Marlon furrowed his brows .

This is not Haydens style .

What is he up to ? After a brief pause , Marlon declined , Im sorry , Ill be taking my son out for pizza tonight .

As he spoke , he glanced over at Waylon , who was now riding a dinosaur .

The phone line fell silent .

After a long moment , Hayden spoke again , Mr.

Warner , are you married now ? Congratulations .

Whos the lucky bride ? Marlon , come play with me ! Waylons voice suddenly cut in , and Marlon turned back to him .

Turning back to the phone , Marlon said , Mr.

Parker , my son is being a handful .

Lets talk another time .

Ill invite you for dinner some other day .

And with that , he hung up .

On the other end , Hayden raised an eyebrow , intrigued by the abrupt end to the call .

The child had called him Marlon , not dad .

Was there something behind that ? He put down the phone , turning to Richard , Find out who Marlons wife is .

1.12 PM c Chapter 197 Understood , Richard nodded and quickly left .

As he exited , Lucy walked in .

Mr.

Parker , you wanted to see me ? Lucys tone was cold , though still respectful .

Hayden had gotten used to it .

For the past three years , Lucy hart er given him the time of day , even though she was just a minor employee at the Parker Group .

Take a seat .

Hayden motioned to the chair in front of him .

Lucy stiffly sat down , her face tight with restrained anger .

Her parents and Zack had constantly warned her to be polite and respectful to Hayden for the sake of the family .

For her family , Lucy had refrained from cursing him out , but there was no way she could pretend to like him .

Every time she remembered how he had treated Yvonne , she just wanted to slap him across the face .

The Cliffbit Project in the economic development zone is launching soon .

I need you to handle the PR for it .

Hayden stated , ignoring her clear disdain .

P? Lucy blinked , confused .

Tina is the supervisor .

She should be the one in charge .

Tina , her superior , had made Lucys life miserable .