Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
Alexis’ expression darkened at her mocking words.
Clearly, he had not anticipated Audrey’s articulate response.
The next second, Alexis lost his composure and began to curse vehemently, “Don’t fool yourself into thinking my son will defy me just because you two spent two years together. Cross me, and I’ll make you disappear from the face of the world.”
His words carried an unmistakable threat. He meant if Audrey dared to defy him, he would finish her.
Alexis’ viciousness took Audrey by surprise.
No wonder Cornell rarely spoke of his father. The gap between them was insurmountable.
As Audrey said nothing, Alexis assumed she was intimidated and scoffed.
“As for your two-year marriage with him, I’ll take it Like Cornell had summoned a prostitute for his needs. You’ve had your taste of a wealthy life. Now leave, and don’t you dare come back to Cornell.”
His crass words filled Audrey with disgust.
Audrey fixed her gaze on Alexis and asked pointedly, “Tell me, what are you so afraid of?”
Alexis faltered for a moment.
The truth was, he said those harsh words for fear Audrey might reunite with Cornell, which would derail his plans.
“Me, afraid? Don’t be ridiculous. You think you can intimidate me?”
Alexis retorted with false bravado.
“To tell you the truth, Cornell came to me last night, asking me to discuss an engagement with the Benton family. The wedding ceremony will be held soon enough.”
Engagement? Cornell planned to propose to Eloise Benton?
Audrey felt as if she had been struck by lightning.
If Cornell was set on marrying Eloise, why had he risked his life for her and spoken those heartfelt words to her?
Noticing Audrey’s shocked expression, Alexis sneered with satisfaction.
How dare this woman challenge him! She had clearly overestimated herself.
“As Cornell’s father, it’s only right for me to remove any nuisances for my future daughter-in-law, unless…” Alexis looked at Audrey with contempt and continued, “You intend to be Cornell’s mistress.”
His words, laced with disdain, made Audrey feel as though she was in a pressure cooker.
Her hands trembled uncontrollably, and it took quite an effort to regain her composure.
At this moment, Audrey pursed her lips and shot back, “You don’t have to worry about it. I refuse to be anyone’s mistress. Once Cornell is engaged, I will not show up in front of him again.”
Seemingly pleased with her response, Alexis nodded and warned, “Remember your promise!”
Just then, the elevator doors opened.
Audrey looked over and saw a familiar face stepping out of the elevator.
Trailing behind the crowd was a girl in a coat and bud hat. Her features charming and youthful.
Audrey recognized her at once. It was Eloise.
The woman leading Eloise bore a resemblance to Eloise. It must be her mother.
A wave of emotions hit Audrey.
Learning of Cornell’s upcoming engagement was one thing, but seeing Eloise in person felt like a fresh wound.
How could she forget Eloise’s sweet and flirtatious voice in the tent when Cornell risked his life to save her?
For a moment, Audrey felt as though an invisible hand had slapped her.
Her heart sank with grief.
Perhaps Cornell’s heroics were driven by guilt over the baby, not the feelings Audrey had hoped for.
At this moment, Audrey quietly stepped aside and let them pass.
In an instant, Alexis’ demeanor transformed in Eloise’s presence. He shook hands with the middle-aged woman and greeted her warmly, “Mrs. Benton, what brings you here?”
“I came after hearing about Cornell’s heroic deed. I wanted to see if he’s recovering well,” Polly replied.
Upon hearing her words, Audrey’s complexion lost its color once more.
A heroic deed? It turned out that that was how they described the incident.
Well, it would not be appropriate to suggest that Cornell had left his fianc?e behind to save another woman.
“Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated,” Alexis gratefully expressed.
“It’s the least I can do. After all, our families will be united soon.”
As Polly spoke, she placed a deliberate emphasis on the word “family”.
A self-deprecating smile appeared on Audrey’s face.
She could consider Polly’s words just now as an awakening. What reason did Polly have to lie?
Now, Audrey had no reason to stay anymore. So, she turned around and walked toward the elevator.
Polly was stunned when she saw Audrey. She asked Alexis, “Who is she?”
Eloise also saw Audrey. She was about to approach and greet Audrey when Alexis suddenly said, “I don’t know her.”
Alexis looked at Audrey’s back and explained to Polly scornfully, “She should be a hospital cleaner.”
Of course, Audrey heard this. She stopped in her tracks.
Indeed, Alexis would never miss a chance to belittle her.
But his words were no longer a blow to her.
No matter who was with Cornell, it was true that he had saved her life. In fact, not only once.
Since she had promised to forgive him when they were in the mountains, she would, of course, keep her word.
She would even bless him from the bottom of her heart.
Besides, Cornell was getting better. His Life was no longer in danger.
This was the only thing that mattered to her.
Since she was Cornell’s ex-wife and they didn’t welcome her presence here, she should refrain from showing up in front of him.
At the thought of this, Audrey straightened her back and continued to walk away calmly.
Eloise watched Audrey pass by her. She wanted to say something but stopped on a second thought.
She didn’t expect Alexis to dislike Audrey so much that he called Audrey a hospital cleaner.
Eloise’s mind was a mess. She always knew Cornell didn’t like her and this was the very fact she refused to accept before. However, upon learning Cornell risked his life to save Audrey, she came to terms with it and moved on.
She realized Cornell must have loved Audrey very much to have risen to the occasion to save Audrey.
Actually, Eloise envied Audrey. She felt Audrey was too Lucky to be loved by Cornell like this. She didn’t want to be the villain who took away other people’s love.
After all, Cornell never gave her his attention. He always ignored her.
But after Eloise had decided to move on, her mother suddenly told her this morning that the Clement family came to discuss the engagement last night.
This news had really shocked her.
Before she could think about it, she was already taken to the hospital.
She was still confused until now.
At this moment, Alexis turned around. When he saw Eloise didn’t follow him, he quickly said, “Eloise, come here. Cornell must be very eager to see you.”
Eloise was stunned for a moment. Then she walked over in a daze.
When Alexis was at the door, he ordered the bodyguards, “You can leave now.”
He knew if Cornell found that he was the one who had arranged for the bodyguards to keep people from visiting him, Cornell would probably be angry.
Anyway, Audrey wouldn’t come here anymore. There was no need for the bodyguards to watch here.