Chapter 38
Chapter 38 Pronouncing the Word Divorce
The next day, when Luc arrived at the hospital, he overheard his assistant, Beneth, discussing with Dr. Gabriel Wells from the sixth ward: 1 will be leaving with the medical tram to support the West in two days I’m busy with several plant trays, so fid like you to take care of them, Beneth”
Beneth agreed enthusiastically, as he enjoyed gardening. The work at the hospital could be a hit monotonous at times
“Oh, by the way, Dr. Taylor’s wife, Dr. Johnson, will also be part of the medical team. You’re atvare of this, right?”
What?
Beneth was surprised. He hadn’t heard Taylor mention anything about this, and he hadn’t seen Dr. Johnson for a few days Could it be that she had
been assigned to the support team in the West, and Dr. Taylor hadet intervened to have her name removed from the list?
That didn’t seem likely. Dr. Johnson wouldn’t be angry with Dr. Taylor over this, and would be agree to let his wife stay in the West for one or two months?
Luc learned that Emma would also be part of this expedition, but he only found out through someone else. They might be gone for one to two months. He clenched his fists, his peach blossom eyes deep as an abyss, his brows frosted with tension Did Emma agree to go?
As far as he knew when her name came up for this assignment, she wasn’t obliged to accept, she could have declined. So, why didn’t she? Why didn’t she
comult him before making this decision?
He adjusted his necktie and asked Beneth to fetch Emma from the fourth floor. Beneth was puzzled. Dr. Taylor looked upset
The couple seemed to have their quirks, Caling Dr. Johnson to the eighth floor was a simple task that could be managed with a phone call or a text message Why did he have to fetch her personally?
Beneth didn’t dare to ask Dr. Taylor why he didn’t just call or message. He obediently went downstairs to fetch Dr. Johnson.
When Emma arrived at his office, he was facing away from her. A crisp, cold voice resonated, “Close the door behind you”
Emma closed the door but didn’t approach him
He turned around, anger burning like wildfire in his almond–shaped eyes, his face gloomy. “Emma, why didn’t you tell me about your plan to volunteer in the West? Did I agree to you going?”
Emma snorted silently, finding this man rather strange. Last night, as soon as he received a call from his sweetheart, he darted to the study, desperate to keep it secret from her. He cherished and cared for someone, yet feigned concern in front of her–a tactic she found nauseating
Am I your nanny? Or an object? So authoritarian as if I can’t go west without his permission?
Emma regained her composure, her cold gaze scanning Luc, and uttered in an indifferent tone,” don’t think you’re interested in what I do. Whether or not go to the West should not be your concern Need I remind you that you didn’t inform me when you stayed an extra month in Boston?”
Luc’s gaze turned sharp, as icy and piercing as shattered glass. Daring to talk back? When did she become so sharp–tongued?
“Emma! Do you even see me as your husband?” His eyes, dark as
felt like they could swallow her whole.
Nonchalantly, Emma brushed away her bangs and replied, “Before asking such a question, shouldn’t you ask yourself if you
ou consider me your wife? Or
simply a nanny?”
The last words were self–deprecating, her gaze settling as she suppressed the sourness in her heart and the threat of tears.
Luc was taken aback, his face livid with anger. “Emma, do you even know what you are saying?”
Emma snorted, replying with a cryptic smile, “Isn’t it true?”
His eyes grew even darker, like a raging storm in thick fog. “When did you become like this? This is nothing like you! knew before!
Before? What was I before? A lapdog? Or a 24/7 nanny? Coddling and taking care of you, cooking nourishing food for your health?
Emma couldn’t face her past, choosing instead to bury it in silence, taking it as a harsh lesson. She wasn’t afraid to provoke him at this moment, if she could finalize the divorce papers before leaving for the West, it would be a blessing. A smirk crept onto her lips, and her fearless gaze met his predatory eyes. “So, you want to return the goods? Fine, it seems the only thing you’ll lose is a free nanny
Luc’s face stormed with expressions, his pupils constricting as if he couldn’t believe what he had just heard. “You want to return? Emma, are you comparing yourself to a commodity?
“It’s not me reducing myself to a commodity, isn’t that the implication of how you’ve treated me? The old one’s dismissed, the new one’s coming. The old
one must be returned to purchase a new one, isn’t that the case?”
Emma’s smile was chilly and sarcastic, stinging as if Luc could barely open his eyes. Was he returning to buy a new one? What did she mean? Could it be
Suppressing the bitterness and grief inside her, Emma’s almond eyes were black and bright, rippling like a hidden basin full of stars. Her once placid eyes had grown cold and icy, like two pools of pure winter water.
Luc’s heart jolted in surprise. He swiftly averted his gaze, not daring to meet her eyes as if her look could penetrate the deepest corners of his heart,
revealing a veiled corner embellished with an enchanting image
His peach–blossom eyes were as deep as the abyss, a hint of sorrow trickling from his dark pupils, breaking into cold laughter. “Fine, very well, it’s your decision, and even when you beg me, I want spare you a second glance.”
Facing his icy sneer, Emma responded with utter nonchalance, it’s indeed what I’ve chosen, let’s wish each other the best!”
“I don’t want to see you don’t appear before me again. The divorce agreement will be brought t to you by my lawyer once you return from the West.”
Emma, hands clasped tightly in her lab coat, gradually unclenched her fists and carelessly tossed out her words: “Couldn’t have asked for it!” With that, she swung the door open and walked out without looking back
Luc stood there frozen, his eyes deep and obscure, following her retreating figure…
Lindsey’s return to divorce her? What
A voice in his heart whispered to him, wasn’t this exactly what you had been anticipating? Were you not waiting for Li are you doing now?
Another voice seemed to urge: Call her back, call her back to avoid regret..
Out of self–esteem and obstinacy, he choked on his words. His chest felt heavily oppressed as if he could hardly breathe
Since when had the distance between him and Emma been gradually widening? As if one was walking left, and the oth
other right, going their separate ways
