A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage (reese and hudson)

Cole rushed in with an anxious expression, worry evident on his face. "Reese, are you okay?"

He had just learned from Chloe that something had happened to Reese.

He felt extremely guilty. If he hadn't been careless, Reese might not have been in this situation.

Lukas was displeased with Cole. The fact that Reese had breakfast with Cole didn't sit well with him, and his

expression showed it.

He glared at Cole, his tone harsh. "You could have waited until you found out before bringing her to the hospital.

She might not have survived. Do you understand how serious this could have been?"

Cole looked apologetically at Reese. "Reese, I'm sorry. | only just found out." Reese shook her head. "It's okay, it's

not your fault. It was my carelessness."

Hearing Reese's words, Lukas felt extremely uncomfortable. He frowned at Reese, snorted coldly, and then

turned to walk out.

Cole pursed his lips. "Reese, what's wrong with Mr Strakovski?"

Reese's eyes flickered. "Perhaps he's in a bad mood."

Cole nodded. "But to be honest, we're really lucky that Mr Strakovski was here today."

Reese made a humming sound but didn't say anything.

After sthought, Cole spoke again. "Ava has heard about your allergy and has rushed to Menkerios."

Reese furrowed her brow. "How did she find out?"

Cole looked a bit embarrassed. "I received a call from her as soon as | learned about your allergy. | was worried

about you at the time, so | couldn't help but tell her."

Reese understood that Cole was acting out of concern for her. She pressed her lips together. "Could you pick her

up from the airport later? | have to wait here for the results of the Heart of the Sea Jewelry Competition. It'd be a

good opportunity forto spend twith her."

Cole nodded. "No problem. I'll head over there now."

Reese nodded in agreement.

Cole visited Reese in the hospital and then hurried to the airport.

With her eyes closed, Reese had intended to keep an eye on the IV bag, but she must have dozed off, as she was

unaware of when the needle was removed.

When Reese woke up again, she saw Lukas sitting on the sofa in the hospital room. The light cast a halo of

shadows on his profile, inexplicably giving off an air of melancholy.

Reese wanted to speak upon waking up, but her throat felt dry and uncomfortable. Before she could say

anything, Lukas noticed that she was awake.

"How are you feeling?" Lukas looked up and quietly observed her.

Reese pursed her lips, her voice hoarse. "Much better."

Lukas got up and fetched a glass of water for her. "Have swater first."

Reese looked at him as he handed her the glass, feeling an unexpected warmth. Perhaps due to her illness, she

had becmore fragile.

She took a couple of sips from the glass and then earnestly thanked Lukas. "Mr. Strakovski, regardless of what

happened before, | truly appreciate your help today. If it weren't for you, | might have..."

Lukas's expression tightened when she mentioned the past. His tone turned colder. "Just say thank you and

leave it at that. Don't bring up unnecessary matters."

Reese pursed her lips and suddenly didn't feel like saying anything more.

Coincidentally, her phone started ringing.

"Hello?"

"Reese, how's your health?"

"I'm fine now. I've recovered by now. When did you land? Have you found Cole?"

"Not yet. | called you as soon as | got off the plane. I'm going to look for him now. See you later."

"Alright, see you." Reese was about to hang up.

However, Ava suddenly spoke, "Reese."

Reese was taken aback. "Yes?"

Ava's chilly voice held sfrustration. "I almost forgot. | called you to tell you something. | wanted to remind

you. | just saw Gwendolyn. She must have been the one who tampered with your design last time. Be careful. I'm

afraid she might cause you trouble again this time."

Reese raised an eyebrow. "She's here in Menkerios?"

Reese instinctively linked this to today's events.

Ava nodded. "Yes, we were on the sflight. | saw her, but | don't think she noticed me."

"Alright, | understand. Just go find Cole. He should be waiting for you at the arrival gate," Reese replied.

There was a pause on Ava's end for two seconds, and then she suddenly spoke again. "Okay, | see him."

Reese wanted to say something else, but she realized that Ava had already hung up.

Menkerios Airport.

When Ava saw Cole, the light in her eyes dimmed momentarily. That was because she noticed Chloe and Cole

standing not far away at a corner.

From Ava's perspective, she could clearly see them, but they couldn't see her.

Chloe reached out to hold Cole's hand, and Cole didn't resist.

Although Chloe was cautious, Cole showed no signs of rejection. His expression was filled with tolerance.

Ava had no idea that things had progressed to this point between the two of them. Her heart sank slightly, and

her eyes turned red.

She stood still, uncertain how to handle the situation.

She had thought she was strong, that she could handle anything. But now, watching Cole getting close to

someone else, her heart felt as if it were being cut by a blunt knife, causing her great discomfort.

She bit her lip, about to turn and leave, planning to wait until they were finished talking before coming out.

However, at that moment, Chloe playfully tugged at Cole's arm and said, "We should take Ava to meet Designer

Roberts later. Then, will you accompanyfor sshopping?"

Ava's feet froze, and she couldn't move.

Suddenly, she wanted to know if Cole was truly willing to ignore Reese's illness just to accompany this woman.