Chapter 2741 But now, she had started to hope for something real, something more than just a contractual relationship.
Now, the possibility of sharing him with another woman was unbearable.
If he wanted someone else, then she would let him go.
Tilda? Huttons voice cut through her turbulent thoughts.
His gaze followed hers, and there was a glint of concern in his eyes.
Is everything alright? Tilda forced a tight smile, though the expression didnt reach her eyes.
Yes, Ive found who Im looking for.
Ill head over now.
Hutton nodded slowly, his gaze lingering on her tense posture as she walked towards the end of the corridor.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHis gaze shifted to the pair at the end of the corridor. Having been through his own failed marriage, he recognized that look on Tildas face-the mix of hurt and anger.
The man at the end of the corridor was undoubtedly her husband.
As for the woman standing close by-well, it wasnt hard to put two and two together.
As Tilda approached, Lyndon ended his phone call, his brow furrowing in surprise.
Tilda? What are you doing here? Tilda met his eyes, her expression as cold as the tone of her voice.
Is this your hospital now? Are you the only one allowed to chere? The sharpness in her words made him flinch, his welcoming expression fading.
For a moment, his gaze lingered on her face-her bare face, now free of the glasses that used to soften her features.
There was a new edge to her, one that he wasnt used to seeing.
Whats going on? he asked, his voice low and cautious.
Tildas eyes didnt leave his.
Shouldnt I be asking you that? she shot back.
Werent you supposed to be on a business trip? What are you doing here then? Or was that just an excuse to sneak away and see Rita? Her accusation hung in the air like a storm cloud.
Lyndons brows drew together in frustration.
Youre being ridiculous, Tilda, he replied, his voice rising.
I told you about the trip.
Why are you making this into something its not? Standing by, Rita was momentarily distracted by Tildas new look without her glasses.
The exchange between the couple snapped her back to reality.
Mrs.
Fernandez, please dont misunderstand.
She stepped forward, her expression sincere as she spoke.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMy grandmother had a heart attack earlier today and had to be rushed to the hospital.
I called Lyndon because I didnt know who else could helpon such Le short notice. Thats all this is. Im not meeting him secretly.
Tilda glanced at Rita, a flicker of coldness flashing in her eyes.
She sneered, My husband has no relation to you at all.
Why do you keep turning to him for help? Werent you managing just fine before you met him? Rita appeared En.
flustered. Im... Im sorry, Mrs.
Fernandez.
I didnt mean anything by it.
Its just that my grandmother had a sudden heart attack and I panicked. I I dont have many friends around, and... I thought of Lyndon.
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