The director’s words left Connor stunnedb. /bHe hadn’t expected that Xylia was truly such a skilled doctor. Only now did he realize that by ruining Xylia’s right hand, he had essentially destroyed her entire career.

A trace of guilt spread in his eyes–she should have had a much better future.

Tessa pretended to be surprised as she looked at Xyliab, /b“So you’re actually that good? Why didn’t you ever tell us? We’re bfamily/b. Your achievements should be our pride too.

She then shot a sly nce at the director. b“/bAnd byou /band the director get along so well.”

Tessa’s implication was clear. If Xylia truly had such abilities, she wouldn’t hide them. Now, it must have been because she’d used some sort of trick to get close to the director, who was now speaking on her behalf.

Hearing this, Connor’s guilt vanished instantly. “Xylia, is it that hard to admit you’re not as good as you pretend? You think ying these games will make me think better of you? Don’t dream.”

Xylia let out a bitter smile. “I’m not ying any games for you. You don’t need to be so narcissistic With that, she ignored Connor’s angry re band /bturned to the director. “Let’s go.”

The director understood this was a personal matter for Xylia and didn’t ask any further questions, following her out.

Her back was slender, yet stubborn.

As Connor watched her leave, an emptiness stirred in his chest. He instinctively wanted to call out to her, but Tessa held his hand.

“What’s wrong, Connorb?/b” Tessa asked with a smile.

He turned back to her and suddenly gave up. He had liked Tessa for so long, and now she was by his side. He shouldn’t be tangled up with Xylia anymore. Lowering his gaze, he muttered, “Nothing.”

“Connor, you really shouldn’t have exposed Xylia in front of everyone like that. She must be upset. You’re a man; you should be more generous.” Tessa patted him on the shoulder.

Connor came back to his senses band /bsmiled gently at Tessa. “Let’s go. I’ll go with you to your check–up.”

After finishing her resignation formalities, Xylia was about to leave the hospital when her phone rang. It was a call from Joshua.

Xylia rxed for a brief moment, not realizing that in the short btime /bshe had spent with Joshua, he had be the only person bwho /bcould make her feel at ease.

“Xylia, do you have time?” His voice still carried that charm.

Xylia immediately thought of his handsome face and bthose /bwarm, gentle eyes. “What’s up?”

“Well, I just wanted to ask if you’d like to have dinner with me,” Joshua said.

7:51 Thu, bSep /b11 …

bChapter /b35

Xylia suddenly realized how much Joshua had looked out for her during this time.

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She had just received the payment from her coboration with Quezada & Co. Apparel Design, so it felt like the right moment to thank him. “I should be the one treating you to dinner. How about it?”

There was a brief pause on the other end, followed by a softugh. “Sure, if you’re paying. I’lle.” His bvoice /bhad a bhint /bof yfulness that made her cheeks warm.

After confirming the time. Xylia hung up the phone.

Just as she looked up, she locked eyes with Connor, who was ring at her. “Who are you having dinner with?” he demanded.

Xylia’s smile fadedb, /bband /bshe coldly replied, “None of your business.”

“Is it bthat /bman? Xylia, don’t forget you’re still my wife. You went public with our marriage bonline/b, and now you want to go on a date with another man? Are you trying to embarrass me?” Connor’s tone grew angrier.

Xylia couldn’t understand. Connor was the one who bhad /breleased the video of her hit–and–run online. Even if her identity as Connor’s wife had been exposed, that was also his own doing. And now, he was ming her.

“You know exactly who released those things online. If you’re embarrassed by me, then let’s go file for a divorce right now,” Xylia bshot /bback.

Connor could tell that Xylia had changed. She hadn’t been this firm with him before, bbut /bnow she was standing up for herself. He recalled what Tessa had said that Xylia had finally shown her true nature.

Just then, bTessa /bwalked over, holding medical reports, a smug look in her eyes. “Xylia, I just heard from your colleagues that you’ve resigned.

“You’re not quitting because Connor and I exposed you, are you? But your rtionship with them seems really good. They were all praising you, saying they’d throw you a farewell party.”

Connor then realized that Xylia’s phone call bhad /bbeen about ba /bfarewell dinner with her colleagues.

Thinking about how her hand had been ruined because of him, his banger /bslowly faded. Her injury and resignation were his fault, and he knew he was the one who should make things right.

He pulled a card from his pocket and handed it to Xylia. “Go treat your colleagues to a nice mealter. Don’t hold back

bTessa /bfrowned.

Xylia coldly stared at the card, letting bout /ba sarcasticugh. “Keep it for yourself.” With that, she walked away.

Tessa nudged Connor with her elbow. “You gave her so little, no wonder she’s unhappy. Can’t you be more generous?”

Connor’s anger red bagain/b. Just as he was about to chase after Xylia, he stopped and snorted. “Better this way, bsaves /bmoney!”

7:51 Thu, Sep 11

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That evening, Xylia arrived at the restaurant Joshua had chosen. It was a street–side eatery.

As night fell and the streetlights flickered on, the restaurants blining /bthe streets were all lit up, filled with diners.

When Xylia got off the bus and reached the destination, she saw Joshua stepping out of a car.

Today, he wasn’t wearing a suit. Instead, he had on a white t–shirt, gray sweatpants, and white sneakers. Paired with his clear, handsome face, he looked like a college student.

b“/bbJoshua/b” Xylia called out.

Joshua turned and his eyes immediatelynded on her, filled with a smile that masked the posses

hidden beneath.

He thought it sounded sweet when Xylia called his name.

Xylia ran up to him and grinned. “Thanks for picking this ce, it saved me money. When I earn more, I’ll take you to a fancy restaurant.”

Joshua smiled, his eyes reflecting the brightness of her face. His voice took on a teasing tone. “Sounds good, I’m already looking forward to it

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