Chapter 238 Continuing Our Engagement
The two of them locked eyes, waiting for the other to speak first.
But in the end, hesitation and doubt lingered in their hearts.
Timothy finally turned onto his side, lying on the bed as he stared at the ceiling. “Our engagement will continue. The Hargreaves family won’t dare to confine you again. I’ll treat you well until the day you no longer need me, and then I’ll let you go.”
Jennifer’s lashes fluttered slightly as the sound of Timothy getting out of bed reached her ears.
She turned and saw him supporting himself to sit up. Just as she moved to help, he refused her. “I can do it myself.”
Jennifer watched as he maneuvered himself into the wheelchair and wheeled to the bathroom to get dressed.
After a moment’s thought, she got up and changed into her pajamas.
Jennifer’s gaze fell on the scattered clothes and the soiled sheets, causing her cheeks to flush even more.
Honestly, aside from his current leg issues, Timothy was an
Chapter 238 Continuing Our Engagement exceptional man in every way.
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She recalled his earlier words, unsure of what he truly meant.
He had said he would treat her well until the moment she no longer needed him.
Thinking it over. Jennifer realized this engagement benefited bermore, as she could use the Clark family’s influence to free. berself from the Hargreaves family.
On Timothy’s side, however, he could replace his fiancée at any
time.
Comparatively, she needed this engagement with Timothy more.
The sound of running water came from the bathroom.
Hearing something fall inside, Jennifer opened the door in concern. She saw Timothy bracing himself against the bathtub, clearly having slipped.
She hurried over to help him up. “Don’t push yourself too hard. I can help you.”
Timothy hesitated for a moment but ultimately didn’t refuse her.
After he finished showering and drying off, Jennifer’s pajamas were damp, outlining her graceful figure.
His gaze fell on her, and he quietly asked, “You said before that
Chapter 238 Continuing Our Engagement you could heal my legs. Is that true?”
“Of course it’s true, but the timing isn’t right yet,” she replied earnestly.
Jennifer looked at him seriously. “You have to trust me.”
Timothy stared into her eyes, and a sudden glimmer of hopel emerged within him.
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He thought that when his legs healed, only then would he be qualified to keep her. Only then would those words he wanted to say have meaning.
Timothy wheeled himself around. “You should shower. I’ll wait outside.”
After watching Timothy leave, Jennifer began to contemplate how to develop a treatment for his legs. Once he recovered, those who were coveting his position would be thoroughly disappointed.
After Jennifer finished her shower, she saw that Timothy had already changed into fresh clothes. Clearly, someone had delivered them earlier.
She headed to the walk–in closet to change as well.
However, thinking about the scene they’d face downstairs made her feel a bit awkward.
Still, the expression on Sarah’s face would probably be amusing.
Chapter 238 Continuing Our Engagement Jennifer stepped out of the closet and approached Timothy. “What should we say when we go downstairs?”
“I’ll handle it.” Timothy replied decisively.
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Timothy made the decision for her. To him, Jennifer was the only fiancée he would ever have.
The two walked out of the bedroom together and into the main hall downstairs.
The Hargreaves family was all present, especially Sarah, whose jealous glare was sharp enough to kill.
Sarah said in a sarcastic tone, “Jennifer, everyone’s been waiting for you.”
Timothy spoke up first, “I’m sorry. It’s all my fault for making us late.”
Sarah pressed on. “But isn’t it inappropriate for the two of you to be alone in a room together?”
“There’s nothing inappropriate about it. Jennifer is my fiancée, so it’s perfectly justified for us to be together,” Timothy responded firmly.
Sarah immediately grew anxious. “What? Didn’t we agree last night that I would replace Jennifer? You even said yes, Timothy!”
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5/6 “Last night. I was deliberately trying to upset Jennifer, but we’ve made up now. What I said yesterday was just a joke–it doesn’t count.” Timothy said coolly.
Sarah was on the verge of losing her mind with anger.
Asher, however, was delighted. “As long as you two are doing well, that’s all that matters. Honestly, when I suggested Sarah replace Jennifer, it was just a test to see how strong you both were. It seems it worked.”
“Asher, how can you say that?” Sarah protested.
Sarah felt it was utterly unfair. Why? Why was it like this?
Asher shot her a glare. “Be quiet. They were just having a disagreement, and I made it clear to you before. Didn’t y
it?”
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Daniel chimed in, “Sarah, don’t push your luck. Do you really think the Clarks would ever consider someone like you?”
Sarah burst into tears. “But that’s not what was said last night!”
Timothy replied coldly, “Even if I canceled my engagement with Jennifer, I wouldn’t marry you. After all, I’m not a garbage collector.”
His tone was sharp as he repeated the statement for emphasis.
Jennifer was stunned when she heard this. Was he deliberately standing up for her?
Chapter 238 Continuing Our Engagement As expected, Sarah started crying even louder.
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Asher quickly tried to smooth things over. “Of course, we all know yesterday was just a joke. There’s no need to take it seriously.”
“It better be,” Timothy said firmly.
Timothy looked directly at Asher. “Jennifer is my fiancée. If anyone gives her trouble, they’ll be dealing with me.”
His words rang out decisively.
