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“Mrs. Clarke, you are overthinking it. Louis doesn’t live in the Clarke family often and doesn’t know much about the Clarke family’s affairs, so how could he have other profound meanings in his words?”
The maid comforted Dorothy, “When a child says such things, he just wants to express his love for Ms. Vaughn. Besides, you didn’t bully Ms. Vaughn. Mrs. Clarke, you were just forced to do so.”
Dorothy thought, ‘Yes. I was forced to.
‘Patrick’s fiancée has long been decided. She is the daughter of the Harrison family.
“The Clarke family has long prepared the heirloom for Patrick’s wife.
‘But the heirloom is for the daughter of the Harrison family!‘
Dorothy’s gift to Juliette was another set of jewelry. Although it was also precious, it was not as significant as the heirloom.
The maid continued, “If Mr. Clarke is capable and truly cares about Ms. Vaughn, he will deal with the marriage contract with the Harrison family himself. At that time, when he confirms that his husband–and–wife relationship with Ms. Vaughn will continue, it will not be too late for you to give her the heirloom, Mrs. Clarke.”
Dorothy nodded. “That’s also true. It’s just the Harrison family has a high social standing, and none of them are willing to suffer losses. Marriage is not easy to break off.”
“That’s also a matter for their younger generation. Mrs. Clarke, you’ve finally looked forward to Mr. Clarke returning home, so just relax.”
Dorothy thought about it and agreed.
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After the Clarke family of three left Dorothy’s room, they saw Keegan waiting outside.
Keegan came forward and said a lot of work had piled up and asked when Patrick would deal with them.
Patrick said, “I’ll be there as soon as I take them back to their room to rest.”
It was already mid–afternoon. Juliette was still injured, and Patrick wanted her to have a good rest.
After taking them back to the suite, he pointed Louis to his room and said, “Your mommy needs to rest. Don’t disturb her.” “Okay.” Louis still remembered how angry his father had been before and went obediently.
Back in the room, Patrick watched Juliette lie down on the bed, ready to sleep. His heart skipped a beat, and he lay down, too, hugging Juliette from behind.
“Don’t move. I’ll just hold you like this for a while. I’ll go to work in ten minutes,” Patrick said, somewhat greedy for the warmth of the moment.
Juliette didn’t move. From morning till now, they had been through a lot, and he must have been exhausted.
Besides, he should have been in the hospital and would be discharged tomorrow. He hadn’t fully recovered yet.
Just let him sleep for a while.
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Both were exhausted. They closed their eyes and fell asleep within minutes, breathing steadily. Patrick’s hand rested on Juliette’s waist.
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But not even ten minutes later, maybe only three, Patrick’s hand suddenly tightened, almost crushing Juliette’s slender waist.
He opened his eyes abruptly, his eyes bloodshot, and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.
Realizing that he had woken Juliette, Patrick jumped out of bed and fled into the bathroom.
He stood in front of the sink and looked up to see himself in the mirror. His face was covered in sweat, his face pale, his eyes full of bloodlust.
Was he losing control once he was back in the Clarke residence?
Patrick clenched his fists, veins bulging.
There was a knock at the door.
Juliette asked from outside, “Patrick Clarke, are you okay?”
Patrick frowned. Perhaps Juliette had seen him fleeing, his back a picture of panic.
Would she… be scared?
He took a deep breath, trying to regulate his breathing and tone.
“I’m fine, just going to the bathroom. Go to sleep.”
His voice carried out, still gentle and warm, just a little hoarse.
Turning on the tap, he scooped water onto his face, his fringe getting wet.
He simply put his whole head under the tap and rinsed.
By the time he was done, his face and arms were covered in beads of water.
More beads of water dripped from his hair and slid into the collar of his shirt.
He looked at himself in the mirror, his skin still pale, his expression still cold, no different from usual. Only then did he pick up a towel and wipe the water from his hair.
Juliette, of course, did not go back to sleep.
Just now, when you pinched my waist, it hurt so much, as if my bones were about to break.
When she got up, she saw Patrick striding toward the bathroom, looking like he was making a hasty escape.
Why would Patrick, who had always been gentle with her, show such a side of himself?
Something must have happened.
She leaned against the door frame, arms crossed, looking out the window, waiting for Patrick to come out.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, Juliette immediately looked over.
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Patrick came out, his hair still damp and his cheeks looking freshly washed.
“Did I wake you?” Patrick asked, his voice still gentle, his expression normal, as if he wasn’t the one who just lost control.
Juliette looked him up and down, his face still faintly pale, and couldn’t help but ask, “Are you okay?”
“Don’t worry, I just had diarrhea and was in a hurry. Did I scare you?”
Patrick stepped forward, cupped her face, and kissed her forehead tenderly.
“I can’t sleep with you anymore. I have to go to work. See you at dinner.”
Patrick brushed her cheek with his fingertips and left the room.
That night, they didn’t return to the villa until the cruise ship docked.
Patrick didn’t take Louis and Juliette directly to the Clarke family villa, mainly because he feared Juliette would not be used to it. After all, there were too many people in the Clarke family villa.
Early the next morning, Patrick and Juliette packed up together. After breakfast with Louis, they took him to kindergarten.
This day, their life was very ordinary like other families, plain and happy.
As for the Vaughn family of three who were admitted to the hospital at the same time, they were photographed by reporters in the hospital.
After the incident was exposed online, it immediately caused an uproar.
Vaughn Pictures had been one of the most powerful companies in the entertainment industry.
Previously, because Bianca had some work and traffic when she entered the entertainment industry, she was evaluated as a new rising star.
Coupled with the previous incident of Juliette breaking off the engagement and Bianca’s plagiarism, people all over the country know about the Vaughn family.
Therefore, now that the family of three was hospitalized, and they were beaten black and blue and unable to get out of bed and walk, the Internet exploded.
Everyone was speculating who the Vaughn family had offended to be beaten so badly.
[It can’t be Mr. Clarke and his beautiful wife, can it? How dare they do anything to the Vaughn family with their status?]
[If Mr. Clarke and his wife beat them like this, I’m afraid the Vaughn family would have sent them to the police station by now.]
[Are Mr. Clarke and his wife still at home? Could it be that they have been sent to prison?]
Just when everyone was suspicious, someone released a short video.
[The video proves Mr. Clarke and his wife went shopping together, and Mr. Clarke squatted down and gently tied his wife’s shoelaces.]
So netizens exclaimed: [It surely wasn’t Mr. Clarke and Francis Kim! They are not powerful enough to be the Vaughn family’s opponents!]
