Once Bitten, Twice Shy

Chapter 335: A Dangerous Encounter

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Timothy was different from Aunt Julia. Samantha was fine with letting Aunt Julia know that she was still alive, but she could never let Timothy know that!

Samantha could not see any place where she could hide in that long corridor and evading him would be impossible.

Seeing as the man was walking closer, she bit her lower lip firmly.

Her only choice was to take a gamble!

Samantha did not have time to explain anything to Aunt Julia and merely said hurriedly, “I can’t let Timothy see me!”

She let down her tied hair so it covered her cheeks, and since she had been wearing a mask the entire time, she took out her sunglasses and a cap from her bag and put them on one by one.

Her delicate little face was instantly covered up.

Immediately after that, she stood up when Timothy looked over at Aunt Julia and pretended to be a stranger asking for directions. Her voice was lowered and she said to Aunt Julia, “Hi. May I know the direction to the bathroom?”

Aunt Julia was a little stunned at first but fortunately reacted quickly. She raised her hand and pointed to the corridor outside, “I’m not sure, but I think it should be over there.”

“Thanks.”

Samantha took a deep breath, then tried to relax as much as possible as she turned around and faced Timothy.

She headed for the exit as he walked over.

With her head lowered and her eyes hidden from view by the cap, she proceeded to walk right out.

As she got closer and closer to Timothy, her heartbeat started beating faster and faster.

After all, she had been together with him for so long in the past that she was worried her figure might be recognized by him even though her face was covered.

It was similar to a situation where she would be able to recognize Timothy at a glance even if his face was covered.

The moment they brushed past each other, Samantha sensed Timothy turning his head around to glance at her.

She almost stopped breathing for a second.

However, Timothy retracted his gaze back coldly the next second and continued to walk forward.

He did not notice anything!

Samantha breathed a sigh of relief.

Before she could even finish letting out that sigh, her cell phone rang suddenly and startled her.

Moreover, the cell phone’s ringing caused Timothy to stop walking. He turned around and looked at her again.

Samantha did not dare to look back at all and felt her entire back turn stiff.

She used all her strength to restrain her desire to run away and stiffened her hands as she took out her phone from her bag and muted it.

The man’s sharp gaze could be felt on her back.

She could not run though, because while she could still escape if she did not try to run, picking up the pace would only arouse suspicion in Timothy.

Samantha walked forward step by step. The corridor was a rather short one, but for her, it seemed like an endless road at that moment.

Timothy’s eyes were fixed on the slender figure in front of him, there was a glimmer of light in the depths of his eyes. He moved his feet slightly and he was about to walk towards her.

When Aunt Julia saw what was going on, she cried out suddenly, “Mr. Barker, you’re finally here.”

As she called out to him, she stood up, rushed towards him, and grabbed his arm while tears streamed down her face. “Mr. Barker, the old lady has been vomiting blood. What are we going to do? I’m really worried, sob…”

Aunt Julia managed to draw Timothy’s attention. He glanced back at her before looking at the red light on the operating room door.

Samantha took the opportunity to speed up. Soon came the corner at the end of the corridor and she finally broke free from Timothy’s line of sight.

She was greatly relieved when she ran into the bathroom.

For a moment there, she felt as if Timothy was about to grab her already.

She was lucky to receive help from Aunt Julia.

Samantha walked to the sink, turned on the faucet, then cupped some cold water in her hands. She washed her face a little to calm herself down.

Once her palpitations and panic were suppressed, she gradually regained her frame of mind.

She took her cell phone out and glanced at the missed call earlier. It was from Rochelle, who was probably done with lunch and was coming to pick her up.

However, she could not just leave like this.

Rather than replying to Rochelle, she searched her contacts for Aunt Julia’s number and sent a text.

[Aunt Julia, call me when you have the chance.]

After about two minutes, Aunt Julia called.

Samantha answered. “Thank you for earlier, Aunt Julia.”

Had it not been for Aunt Julia’s quick thinking, Samantha would probably not be able to escape.

Aunt Julia’s duty was to serve the Barkers, but she turned her back that one time to help Samantha, who was extremely grateful for that.

“Ms. Larsson, please don’t say that, I know you have your reasons. Mr. Barker…has really let you down. I didn’t expect him to be that fickle of a person. I’ve watched him grow up and yet even I can’t understand a single thing that he’s thinking.”

Aunt Julia felt distressed as she continued, “The old lady is undergoing surgery right now and I don’t see a shred of concern from him. It’s really puzzling to me.”

He used to be nervous and took things very seriously even if the old lady had a small headache.

How could Harmony lead him that far astray during those three years?

Samantha had a tense frown.

Even she was puzzled, not just Aunt Julia.

For some inexplicable reason, she felt that things were not as simple as they seemed. Old Madam Barker’s illness, Timothy’s changes in personality, and his unfamiliarity with her were all questions that left her scratching her head.

Although she was relieved that Timothy did not recognize her earlier, it was quite ironic when she thought about it.

In any case, they had been a married couple who lived under one roof for a very long time!

She felt as if a ball of wool had wrapped her mind and she had a brief moment of utter confusion.

For the moment, she could only start by checking the simplest and most intuitive of factors.

After all, she had very limited time.

Samantha calmed down and said, “Aunt Julia, you must stay alert and remain calm. I can’t show myself right now, so you have to keep an eye on Grandma and guard her without ever leaving her side!”

“Notify me as soon as her surgery is over.”

Aunt Julia nodded repeatedly. “Okay, Ms. Larsson, I will listen to you.”

‘Ms. Larsson…’

Samantha corrected her. “Aunt Julia, please don’t call me Ms. Larsson. Just call me by my name.”

“Ah… I’m sorry, I’ve gotten used to it already.” Aunt Julia thought for a moment and replied, “I’m afraid someone might hear me if I call your name. I’ll just call you Sam.”

“Okay.”

Samantha gulped and continued, “Aunt Julia, I have something to ask you right now. You have to answer me truthfully!”

Once again, Aunt Julia nodded repeatedly. “Please ask.”

She might not trust anyone else, but based on the tears Samantha shed for the old lady earlier, she was willing to believe that Samantha had the old lady’s best interests at heart.

…

Rochelle’s car arrived at the entrance to the hospital. Samantha opened the car door and sat in the front passenger seat.

Then, Samantha turned to look at Rochelle with a serious look on her face. She said, “Change of plans, Chelle. We’re not going to the airport.. We have to make a stop elsewhere!”