Getting My Ex-wife Back

“Well, Mayor McAdams, let’s discuss this matter later. I think there must be some misunderstanding.” Not only was Marissa surprised, but she was extremely frightened as well. Jenna’s current situation was already miserable enough. If legal action was taken against her, she would be needed to face a lawsuit and it would cause endless troubles. Moreover, her perception may not be the exact truth, therefore it was best to persuade them to calm down and settle things in private.

In fact, she didn’t have the courage to tell what she saw as she feared angering Earl’s family. Also, she may be accused of teaming up with Hansen to side with Jenna and mistreat Aria.

The world was unfair and some things could not be helped. Her only priority was to ensure the wellbeing of Richards Group and the Richards family.

“Misunderstanding or not, I do not care. The consequence now is that my daughter almost had lost her child and was deliberately pushed down by someone. This is already unacceptable. Why did she not communicate calmly and resulted to violence instead?” Earl said with a dark expression. His uncompromising tone made Marissa feel chills down her spine.

“Uncle McAdams, we haven’t heard the statements from the persons involved as of now. It’s still too early to draw a conclusion. If it was an understandable accident or a misunderstanding, it’s a special case. Fortunately, none of us suffered from any loss, therefore we should consider settling this on good terms,” Hansen said calmly.

“No loss?” Earl frowned. “My daughter is now admitted into the hospital. Was there really no loss? It’s a shame how you’re the father to the child in Aria’s womb. How can you treat someone who loves you so much so immorally? This is so disappointing.”

“Yes, I saw it with my own eyes. It was Jenna who deliberately pushed Aria down.” Seeing Hansen blatantly defending Jenna in front of Earl, Georgia felt displeased and chimed in as well.

Hansen took out a cigarette and lit it. He took a deep breath and exhaled the smoke out from his mouth. Amidst the grey smoke, his secretive expression made it hard for them to guess what he had in mind.

Earl’s gaze wavered behind his spectacles. The corners of his mouth curled up to a cold smile.

He waved to the director and the personnel beside him, motioning them to leave

Soon, everyone else who was unrelated to the situation left the scene.

He positioned his spectacles with his fingers and laughed dryly. “Hansen, you’re so skilled at brushing people off. Did you seriously think that the current situation can be resolved on good terms? If the problem was not settled thoroughly this time, no one could guarantee that accidents like so would not happen to my daughter again. I have only one daughter and I dare not take this risk anymore.”

Upon saying this, he glanced at Hansen who had a dark expression on his face. Then, he walked over and patted him on the shoulder as he said, “Hansen, let’s go out and have a good talk.”

After finishing his sentence, Earl walked outside adamantly.

Hansen hesitated for a brief moment and walked out.

In the hospital’s reception room.

Earl was sitting calmly while Hansen stood there almost submissively.

He had always remained a firm disposition in front of Earl. However, he seemed like he was unassertive this time as this matter was related to Jenna. If it was only he himself who was involved, he did not need to bother. He could even get on bad terms with Earl without a single care. However, it was a different situation at that moment.

He had to protect the woman he loved most and keep her away from any harm.

“Hansen, the date I gave you last time was far gone. I’m sure you saw as well that Aria’s pregnant bump would be obvious in another month. When that time comes, it is impossible to conceal anything. You are a man and it’s only logical for you to resolve this matter. It has been so long, haven’t you made a decision yet?” Earl asked calmly with an insistent stare.

Hansen’s gaze wavered as he answered politely, “Uncle McAdams, please be considerate of my difficulties. I really can’t marry Aria. It’s exactly because I am a man that I know what is best for the matter and for everyone as well.”

Earl’s gaze darkened and his eyes stared into abysmal darkness. Suddenly, the muscles on his plump face twitched and his eyes flashed. “Apparently, this is what you actually want. Don’t take things too far, young lad. Stop thinking that we are all fools that you can trick on easily.”

“Uncle McAdams, I am sincere. I can’t do anything if you insist on thinking like this but what I want to say is that I have never looked down on anyone. You are an elder and a leader to me, I will always respect you,” Hansen said solemnly.

“Really?” Earl sneered. “Let me be honest with you. I have never liked being wordy and I don’t like losing my temper in front of young people but now I can’t hold this in anymore. You’re really challenging my limits.”

Hansen felt that Earl must be hiding something and it was something that he was confident about. Despite being confused, he was not intimidated by his stern aura. He looked at him calmly and spoke with a serious tone, “Uncle McAdams, although I may be conceited at times, I believe that I have never challenged you in any way before. If I caused you discomfort in any way, please forgive me as I have difficulties that shouldn’t be mentioned.”

“Young man, you really know how to pretend.” Earl felt that he was being fooled like a monkey again and he could not suppress his anger anymore. However, years of experience in the political world allowed him to keep his cool as he said coldly, “Fine, Hansen. Then let me ask you, what’s the matter with Caleb Hodge? What’s with Lixon Group then?”

Upon ending his sentence, his face was glum as he looked at Hansen sternly.

What else could he argue about this time around?

Hansen was taken aback. His heart sank.

It turned out Earl knew all about all of this and he was as sly as a fox for using this against him at this moment.

Hansen stood calmly and thought about how to answer him.

“Hansen, did you seriously think that you can drag me down just by threatening me with this information and you would not need to marry my daughter? Young lad, you’re too naive and too conceited as well. Let me be honest with you, the information you have right now is not even cogent and I am not directly related to them anyway. Now that you’ve made my daughter pregnant, you’re leaving anytime you wish to. It will not be possible for you to disregard your responsibility and get away with it this time.” Earl smiled deeply and said haughtily, “I will give you three more days now. It’s either you decide on the date of marriage or see how I destroy Jenna and the Richards Group. I will tarnish your reputation so badly that you could never make a comeback.”

After Earl said this clearly, he smiled malevolently and no more words were exchanged. He then turned around and left.

“Uncle McAdams, did you think that it would be good for you and Aria if this issue got big? If these trivial matters were involved in your smooth sailing career, it would be likely for you to lose whatever you have,” Hansen smiled and remarked calmly.

Earl paused in place and his gaze flickered. He didn’t expect Hansen to take such measures to know about him. However, so what? Does he have the ability to challenge him?

The corners of his mouth pursed slightly and he looked hostile.

“Young man, let’s just wait and see.” His voice was soft but stern as he walked away leisurely.

Hansen stood there blankly. Even if he had experienced many workplace dramas and went through vicious schemes, he had never felt so appalled and uneasy.

He did not head to the ward anymore and drove back to Richards Manor instead.

“Why did you come?” Jenna was not in her straight mind at that moment as she sat on the sofa in a daze. Right after seeing Hansen walk in, she asked in shock.

“Jenna, why did you push her in such a dumb manner?” Hansen approached her and sat beside her, holding her hand. Her dainty fingers were cold in his palm and it made his heart ache. Although his words were stern, his tone was gentle and soft as he spoke to her.

“I didn’t.” Jenna lowered her gaze and shook her head. Her voice was very soft.

She sat alone dejectedly. She looked thin and helpless as if she was a lonely tuft of grass in the wind. Upon the sight of this, Hansen felt a strong pinch deep in his heart as he sighed. He stretched out his hand to hold her in an embrace but she resolutely avoided him.

“You don’t trust me at all. You had never believed me in the first place.” Her eyes were filled with loneliness and sorrow as she responded blankly.

“No, I do believe you. You are wise and it’s impossible for you to do something so foolish.” Hansen’s heart was pained even more. He reached out and held her tightly as he said softly, “Tell me, what exactly happened?”

What happened? Could he believe it if she said she suspected that it was Minnie who switched Grandma’s medicine and that she went to Aria to reason with her as she was worried about Minnie’s safety?

Even she herself felt that it was not convincing!

Moreover, if he knew that Minnie was the one who swapped Grandma’s medicine, would he forgive Minnie? Will Minnie be sent to the police for investigation?

Millions of thoughts flashed by her mind but she couldn’t say a single word.

She looked up and saw Hansen’s bright eyes looking at her gently. A surge of warmth filled up her heart. She nestled his head in his arms and closed her eyes without saying a single word.This is the property of Nô-velDrama.Org.

“Hansen, if I am gone someday, would you miss me?” She closed her eyes lightly and asked softly.

“Nonsense. Where would you go for no reason?” Hansen grumbled in a dissatisfied tone. He then said affectionately, “Jenna, rest assured, I will protect you from any harm.”

He hugged her tightly as he muttered to himself in hopes to comfort her and encourage himself as well.

Jenna curled her lips into a sorrowful smile. She didn’t say anything else as she nestled in his arms quietly, enjoying the tranquil and peaceful moment.

Since Aria was admitted to the hospital, Green Jade Garden was extremely quiet. It was so empty that the silence almost seemed frightening.

Marissa came home very late as well.

“Where’s Hansen?” she asked Larry as soon as she entered the house.

“Madam, Young Master is in Young Madam’s room,” came an instant reply from Larry.

“Ask him to come and see me,” Marissa ordered with a straight face.

“Yes, Madam.” Larry walked towards the second floor hurriedly.