when she left he went crazy (Hope and Christopher)

CHAPTER 69

When she left, He went crazy

Chapter 69 Are you still stubborn?

I almost blurted out this sentence, but I held back.

There’s no point in saying it.

I pulled the corners of my mouth, mocking, “You are really kind–hearted. Can I ask you to do me another favor next

month?

He uttered, “Say.”

I said softly, “Go with me to get a divorce.”

The shackle that bound me suddenly tightened, and I could clearly feel the man’s fingers trembling, followed by a

silent stalemate.

After a long time, the elevator door suddenly opened, and a loving couple walked out.

Christopher had a moment of distraction, and I took the opportunity to pull out my wrist and step into the elevator.

As I pressed the close door button, I felt a long–lost sense of relaxation as the elevator doors slowly closed.

Separation is the best choice.

It can only be separation,

That night, I slept until after nine the next day, either because things had finally resolved or because I was too tired.

Even Elissa going to work didn’t wake me up.

The soup she had reserved in the rice cooker was there.

I ate two bowls in a row and wondered why my appetite was so good, and then I realized that I had a miscarriage..

My appetite naturally improved without pregnancy nausea.

If I didn’t see blood every time I went to the bathroom, I felt like I was in a dream.

After eating, I sat under the sun and continued to draw the design draft for the competition.

It was almost done. I just needed to wrap it up.

After finishing the drawing, I made some changes to the details, sending it to the MS Group by e– mail.

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Just as I was about to stretch and move my sore shoulders and neck, a call came in.

I answered puzzled, “Hello?”

Christopher’s voice was calm. Since you don’t want a divorce, why are you still stubborn?”

Chapter 69 Are you still stubborn?

I felt inexplicable. “What are you talking about?”

“I already know.

He spoke slowly with a soft voice. “Just now, Johnson came to see me. He said, you even cry.”

I suddenly felt annoyed.

I couldn’t believe Johnson would get involved in this!

Seeing me silent, he coaxed and persuaded me, “Hope, we haven’t reached the point where divorce is necessary.”

1 pinched my palm. “Where’s Johnson?”

“Just leave.”

“I see.”

“Think about what I say…” Before he finished his sentence, I immediately hung up the phone.

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I grabbed my bag and was about to leave. Remembering Elissa’s motherly advice, I grabbed a beige wool coat.

When I arrived at

ward, Beata was not there.

The ward door was open, the smell of smoke wafted in, and Johnson and Ethan were sitting in the living room like masters, lying around eating snacks and watching drama.

The ashtray on the coffee table was full of cigarette butts.

They were so leisurely, not at all like caregivers for a patient.

They even eat the nutritious meals and fruit platters prepared by the hospital for the patients.

Seeing me, Johnson spat out the snack in his mouth as he sat up lazily, saying, “Who taught you to visit patients without bringing anything? Remember to bring something next time.”

“Where’s Beata?” I waved away the smell of smoke at the tip of my nose.

He replied, “She’s gone for a check–up.”

“Okay!”

Beata probably wouldn’t be back for a while, so I had nothing to worry about. I coldly looked at him and said, “Who let you go and talk to Christopher?”

“What do I say wrong?” He glared at me, raising his voice. “How dare you talk to your elders like that? Do you

some manners?”

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Chapter 69 Are you still stubborn?

I didn’t hold back. “It’s none of your business.”

“What do you mean by ‘none of my business‘?”

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Johnson stood up angrily and said, “Yesterday, didn’t you cry in Beata’s arms yourself? Your eyes are still red when you come out! If you’re not willing to apologize and make amends to Mr. Valence, I’ll do it for you. How can you not know what’s good for you?”

I sneered, “Are you afraid that if I divorce him and leave the Valence family, you won’t get money from me in the future?”

If it weren’t for Beata, I really wouldn’t want to say another word to him.

But he turned out to be Beata’s husband!

This relationship allowed him to talk nonsense in front of Christopher!

“Hope, your words are really heartless.” Ethan placed the unfinished snacks into a bag and said, “It’s true that Christopher cheated? I just noticed that woman whose face resembles that of an internet celebrity and who is more unattractive than you. Let him have fun for a while. He’ll come back to the family when he’s finished.”

Cheating seemed so unimportant to these men without moral boundaries.

I suppressed my anger. “This matter doesn’t need your interference. Do you understand?”

He yawned. “I understand.”

Johnson was a typical example of a bad person growing old. With his yellow teeth and a mouthful of cigarettes, he grinned, “That’s fine if you don’t want me to find Mr. Valence. If you can give me ten thousand dollars per month in the future and arrange a good job for Ethan, I won’t interfere.”

“Why don’t you rob a bank?”

I couldn’t hold back my temper. “Listen up. I won’t give you a dime from now on.

He bellowed, ‘I’ll sue you for elder neglect! I’ll ruin your reputation!”

“Go ahead!”

I raised my voice suddenly. “I have all the bills from all these years that I transferred to you. What about you? How much money did you spend on me? How much do I do?”

I was responsible for almost all the housework during those years. At just eight years old, I couldn’t put much effort into mopping the floor, so I had to kneel on the ground with a rag and wipe it over and over again.

If it weren’t for my late school hours, I would even have to cook.

Whenever Beata tried to help, he threatened to kick me out, claiming that raising me was useless.

Even if he hired a maid, he still needed to provide a place for her to stay.

Chapter 69 Are you still stubborn?

He had a gambling problem for years, and he even took my part–time money several times.

It’s too late to talk with me about the kindness of my upbringing-

“Bastard!” Johnson glared at me fiercely. His face was always red from drinking and twisted with anger. “Don’t be disrespectful. Don’t think I’m not aware of how much property you can get if you divorce Christopher! A small amount from you would be enough to support our entire family.”

“First of all, I don’t get any property.”

I stood straight, emphasizing each word. “Secondly, even if I do get the money, what has it to do with you? The court demands that I support the elderly, not vampires!”

“What do you say?!” Johnson’s eyes widened in anger, and he raised his hand to hit me, but Ethan quickly blocked it and gave him a signal. “Dad!”

Then, Ethan turned to me and said, “Hope, how about we both take a step back? You arrange a good job for me at the Valence Group, signing a long–term contract with a salary of three hundred thousand dollars a year, and you don’t have to give money to us in the future.”

I was deeply shocked by the shamelessness of two people.

Blood relations really didpass down some things.

With just a college diploma, no experience, and no skills, he dared to ask for a job that pays three hundred thousand dollars.

I furrowed my brows and asked, “Do I look like I’m three hundred thousand dollars?”

“You…”

My words shocked Ethan. Johnson pushed him away, saying harshly, “Why are you so stubborn? Hope, it’s obvious that Mr. Valence still has feelings for you. Just tell him about Ethan’s situation, and everyone will be happy!”

“Stop thinking about it. This matter is not up for negotiation.” I shouted.

We’re getting a divorce, and I can’t cling to my ex–husband like a vampire. That’s something I can’t do.

Johnson snorted, threatening angrily, “If you don’t go, then we’ll go by ourselves! I don’t believe that I am worth less than a job in Christopher’s eyes!”

“I’d like to see how worthy you really are.”

Suddenly, a tall and straight figure appeared at the door with eyes like hawks, calmly observing Johnson.