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Chapter 1979
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Lina had been having the time of her life these days. She would accompany her parents around J City during the
day as if they were here for a holiday. She even made them a travel itinerary.
If it were not for the fact that she was pregnant and could not exhaust herself, she would have gone with her
parents to various tourist attractions in J City.
She had also become a regular to Hadwin Stephenson’s office. No one would stop her now. Even her access to
Hadwin Stephenson’s office became unimpeded.
“Miss Sweeney, Mr. Stephenson is having a meeting. He said you can go and wait for him in his office if you’re
here,” the secretary said.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs soon as Lina entered the office and put down her bag, her phone rang. She picked up the phone and saw that it
was a
call from Anthony Sherman.
Speaking of which, she and Anthony Sherman had not talked to each other for quite a while. However, she had
texted him when she came to J City to find Hadwin. He even expressed his
wishes that she and Hadwin could make up with each other
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he should be at work right now.
“I just… want to ask how you’re doing recently. Have you made up with Mr. Stephenson?” Anthony Sherman’s voice
sounded a little hoarse.
“I guess so,” said Lina.
“In that case… Then…” Anthony Sherman was hesitant as if he had some difficulty saying it.
Lina said, “What’s the matter? Just tell me whatever you have to say. We haven’t known each other for long, but
we’re considered friends.”
The other end of the line was silent for a long time. “Lina, you’re a good woman. I never wanted to hurt you, but I…
I… Anyway, I’m sorry! Lina, I’m so sorry!”
With that said, Anthony Sherman abruptly ended the call.
Lina stared at her phone, finding it strange. ‘What does he mean? Why is he suddenly apologizing?
‘He hasn’t even done anything wrong to me!’
Therefore, Lina called him back, wanting to get to the bottom
of it. However, there was a busy signal on the other end of the line. Then, his phone was switched off.
Lina frowned, feeling vaguely worried. She called again.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt was the same as last time.
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“What’s the matter? Are you calling Anthony Sherman for something?” A voice rang in her ears out of the blue.
Lina looked up, only to see that Hadwin Stephenson had walked into the office and was standing next to her. “Have
you finished your meeting?”
He said, “Yeah. Do you often talk to Anthony Sherman on the phone?”
His voice sounded jealous. Lina quickly ended the call and said, “Not really. He just called me and said something
ambiguous, so I wanted to ask him about it.” xo.com fast update
“Something ambiguous?” He raised his eyebrows slightly as if he was interested. “What did he say?”
“He asked me how we’re doing, told me I’m a good woman, and apologized to me.” She was confused.
Hadwin Stephenson’s eyes glimmered slightly, “You and Anthony Sherman seemed to get to know each other
through a blind date, didn’t you?”
His voice sounded faintly dangerous. Lina shuddered and
peeked at Hadwin Stephenson. “Well… Does it bother you?
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