Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
“Cornell, you…” Luciana was about to scold Cornell. However, she was so angry that she coughed violently.
Cornell was stunned for a while. Everything happened so fast. He didn’t expect he would accidentally push Audrey.
His heart ached at the sight of her pale face. He couldn’t stand looking at her for a long time.
He wished he could hold her tightly in his arms and comfort her at this moment.
“Audrey…” Cornell called out in a hoarse voice. He reached out guiltily, wanting to hold Audrey’s hand and apologize to her.
But Audrey took a step back cautiously. She was obviously scared of him.
Her reaction made Cornell’s heart ache even more.
Audrey suddenly felt dizzy. It was as if everything around her was spinning.
She squeezed her stiff palms hard. Why was she still here? She felt the more she stood here, the more she humiliated herself.
Luciana coughed violently again.
It was only then that Audrey came back to her senses. She patted Luciana’s back gently and advised, “Luciana, calm down first, okay?
Come on, let me take you to your room to get some rest. You need to relax.”
Audrey thought coming here today was a big mistake.
She couldn’t afford to offend Cornell and Cecilia, so she’d better walk away and avoid contact with them. They would only bring harm to her and her baby.
Luciana was also very disappointed with Cornell. So before they left, she said a few words to him, “No wonder Audrey never told you when she was bullied by others. Now I understand why she chose to keep it to herself. Cornell, what kind of a man are you?”
Cornell frowned. Other people bullied Audrey? He wondered who dared to bully Audrey.
At this moment, Cecilia was no longer holding Cornell’s legs. But she still sat on the floor with her head down. No one could see that a smile of victory appeared on her face.
What happened today made her realize one thing. She could easily get rid of Luciana by controlling Cornell. It turned out that Luciana had asthma. As long as Cornell was under her control, she could anger Luciana to death.
At the thought of this, Cecilia reached out and held onto Cornell’s leg again. She looked up with tears in her eyes and said pitifully, “Cornell, my legs hurt so much…”
Cornell lowered his head and looked down at her. But he didn’t even touch her hands. Instead, he pulled her by the shoulders and lifted her up.
Cecilia thought it was the right time, and she must seize the opportunity. There were so many people here tonight. She had to find a way to substantiate those rumors spreading around. In this way, she could get a hold of Cornell. So after she stood up, she attempted to fall into his arms.
However, Cornell seemed to have read through her mind. He firmly held her shoulder with one hand, preventing her from falling.
Then he said coldly, “If you don’t feel well, go home and rest.”
After saying this, he turned around and left, ignoring Cecilia’s injury.
“Cornell…” Cecilia cried aggrievedly. But Cornell just turned a deaf ear to her and continued to walk away.
Cecilia’s body swayed a bit. The expression on her face became terrible.
Cornell walked in the direction where Luciana and Audrey went.
Obviously, he would look for them.
Could it be that Cornell had really fallen in love with Audrey already?
As this thought flashed across Cecilia’s mind, hatred instantly filled her eyes. She clenched her fists tightly.
At this moment, Tessa walked to Cecilia and held her arm.
“Cecilia, let’s go. You need some rest.”
Tessa took Cecilia to one of the guest rooms. As soon as Tessa closed the door, she walked to Cecilia on the bed and asked, “Cecilia, were you also bullied by that old woman?”
When Cecilia heard the word also, she looked up at Tessa. Then she saw Tessa’s red and swollen face. She instantly understood what had happened.
With tears in her eyes, Cecilia asked, “Did Luciana slap you?”
Tessa said through clenched teeth, “Yes. And it’s all because of that bitch Audrey.”
If it weren’t for Audrey, she wouldn’t be beaten up by Luciana. She wouldn’t be humiliated like this!
Cecilia cried sadly, “Tessa, I’m sorry. I’m afraid I can’t help you this time. I’m really interested in your investment plan, but you have seen Luciana’s attitude. Besides, Audrey is pregnant now. I’m afraid that Cornell…”
Last time, Cecilia pretended to be interested in Tessa’s project, so they met and talked about it. Then she gave Tessa a deposit of one million dollars and promised to invest more after she and Cornell got married.
“What? That bitch is pregnant? Are you serious?”
“Yes, she is pregnant. But Cornell doesn’t know about it yet. I guess she wants to wait until the baby is born, so she can use it to force Cornell not to divorce her.”
Tessa exclaimed viciously, “That bitch! Whatever her plan is, I won’t let her succeed.”
She had been holding a grudge against Audrey. How could she let Audrey enjoy a luxurious life in the Clement family? Besides, if Audrey was really pregnant, the baby was the heir of the Clement family. It would do her no good.
Tessa gritted her teeth in anger. She turned to Cecilia again and said, “Cecilia, you can’t give up just like that. You and Cornell love each other. You must fight for it!”
Cecilia buried her face in her hands and cried even harder.
“Even if Cornell loves me, it’s useless. Luciana only likes Audrey and the baby in her belly. She won’t accept me.”
The viciousness in Tessa’s eyes grew even deeper.
“Cecilia, don’t worry. I will make sure that Audrey’s child will never get a chance to see this world.”
Cecilia was overjoyed but didn’t show it. She thought all her hard work paid off.
She pretended to be confused.
“Tessa, what do you mean?”
Tessa’s eyes darkened. She sneered, “Cecilia, just wait and see. I will help you become Mrs. Clement soon.”
Cecilia covered her mouth, and her eyes widened in feigned incredulity.
“Tessa, you… No. Please don’t do anything illegal.”
“Cecilia, you are too kind. That’s why that bitch took advantage of you. No worries. Just wait for the day you and Cornell will get married.”
Cecilia lowered her eyes as if Tessa’s words had got her, and started to sob sadly.
But if only one took a closer look at her, one could see the undisguised joy in her eyes. Sure enough, her efforts to please Tessa were not in vain. She only needed to pretend to be weak in front of Tessa, and Tessa would deal with Audrey for her. She could get away with this even if the truth was exposed one day.
Anyway, Cecilia didn’t openly say anything to urge Tessa to hurt Audrey. She never asked for Tessa’s help in dealing with Audrey. So, even if Tessa failed, it had nothing to do with her.
No one could prove her involvement in it.
At this moment, Audrey had already walked Luciana to her room. She helped Luciana lay on the bed.
When Luciana saw Audrey’s bloodless face, she felt sad and regretful at the same time. She hated to think that Cornell didn’t treat Audrey well enough and they might divorce someday.
Luciana held Audrey’s hand and said, “Audrey, I saw it clearly just now. Cornell didn’t mean to push you.”
“I know.” Audrey nodded in agreement.
But whether Cornell did it intentionally or not, it didn’t matter to her anymore.
“Audrey, I understand how you feel. But don’t worry. I assure you that I will only recognize you as my daughter-in-law. No one else can take your place. As long as I am alive, I won’t let you suffer any grievances. Kyler and I will always stand by your side and protect you.”
Audrey smiled bitterly. Kyler and Luciana were really good to her.
If she just wanted the title of Mrs. Clement, she should be very happy.
But maybe she was just too greedy because she didn’t only want the title of Mrs. Clement. She also wanted Cornell’s love.
However, it was impossible for Cornell to love her back. He would only keep on hurting her. She could no Longer bear the torment he was giving her.
So Audrey raised her head and said firmly, “Luciana, I’m sorry. I’ve already made up my mind. I really want a divorce. Please help me get it.”
By this time, Cornell was already outside the door of Luciana’s room.
His face darkened when he heard Audrey’s words.
Cornell clenched his fists tightly, and his handsome face turned gloomy. It was as if it was covered with a layer of frost.
After he heard what Audrey said, he finally decided to let her go.
Instead of entering the room, he turned around and left.
In the room, Luciana and Audrey had no idea that Cornell was outside just now.