Marriage Lies and a Dangerous Obsession novel Chapter 170

lan was sitting at his table when he saw Chloe and Philip walking by with Simon. He instinctively pulled his

hand back.

Seeing lan’s awkward expression, Andrea quickly got up and walked over to Chloe. “Dr. Irvine, please don’t get the wrong idea. I asked lan to come over because I wanted to talk to him about something.”

Chloe set her bag down. “What am I supposed to misunderstand? That you two were holding hands while you were chatting just now?”

lan sat there, unconsciously clenching his fists.

Andrea hesitated on purpose before saying, “Dr. Irvine, do you have to be so harsh?”

Simon tugged at Chloe’s hand and gently led her to sit down. “Mom,” he called softly.

Andrea’s eyes darted over to Simon and Philip, both standing close by Chloe–a family picture that clearly unsettled her.

Andrea scoffed, “You and Ian aren’t even divorced yet, and here you are dining out in public with another man, acting like you’re his kid’s mom. Ever thought about how Ian might feel?”

Chloe sighed, fixing Andrea with a matter–of–fact look. “This is just tradition in the Hamilton family. You haven’t married in yet, so of course you don’t get how things work. I won’t blame you for not understanding.”

Andrea was left so speechless by Chloe’s sharp retort that she almost felt her heart skip a beat.

Chloe turned and shot a look at lan, who was sitting behind her.

She reached out and yanked him to his feet. “Ian, why don’t you let your new flame know what it’s like playing dad with zero effort?”

With a mix of emotions in his gaze, lan stared at Chloe.

He took her hand and said, “Don’t get all worked up. Just eat your lunch. Got some stuff to handle, I’m out.”

lan gave Philip a nod, glanced at Andrea, and walked right out.

Seeing this, Andrea hurried after lan, leaving the restaurant in a rush.

Philip let out a sigh.

Chloe flashed an embarrassed smile. ‘Mr. Foster, guess this turned out way duller than you expected, right?”

Philip said, ‘Just glad you’ve sorted it out”

She really had

But fan was stubborn as ever–never letting go, no matter what

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She still couldn’t figure out what he was really after.

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After lunch, Chloe and Philip headed back to the hospital with Simon. From a distance, Chloe spotted a black Bentley parked by the curb outside the hospital.

As lan stepped out of the car, Philip, holding Simon, said, “You two talk. I’ll take Simon inside.”

Philip left with Simon, and Chloe stopped in her tracks.

lan walked up to her and handed her a thermos. “Chicken soup. If you get hungry later, just have some.”

Chloe reached out and took the thermos.

I really have to take care of myself now, especially after what happened,‘ Chloe thought. She couldn’t afford to be careless with her health.

Seeing Chloe accept the thermos, Ian said, “I just met with Andrea. It was to talk about—”

Chloe cut him off before he could finish. “I don’t want to hear about any of it!” she snapped.

Ian was forced to stop mid–sentence.

They locked eyes, and Ian’s gaze was a storm of emotions, impossible to read.

When he spoke again, his voice was tight with restraint.

He said. “I can tell you really care about Philip’s son. If you want to acknowledge him as your own, I’ll organize a family acknowledgment dinner someday. We can pick out a special gift for Simon together.”

Chloe just stared at Ian for a long moment, her eyes unreadable.

She said, “Ian, what Simon needs is a mom–not another dad. He has me, and that’s enough. You don’t need to be part of this.”

As soon as Chloe said that, Ian’s expression turned stormy.

He snapped, “Chloe, we’re still married. I’m here, alive and kicking. How is it fair that you can acknowledge Simon as your own, but I get shut out?”

Chloe fired back, “Why didn’t you bring up our marriage when you went and acknowledged Clint behind my back?

She pressed, ‘Or was I already dead to you back then?”

fan was left completely speechless by Chloe’s retort

After a long moment of silence, lan finally spoke, his voice low. I know I screwed up before. You’re still recovering. If you’re angry, let it out on me. Just don’t overdo it or hurt yourself”

SLAP

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Before Ian could finish, Chloe gave him a loud slap and turned away without a second glance.

Ian stood frozen, hand to his cheek.

Not far away, Mitchell watched as his boss got slapped and left standing there, stunned. He quickly ducked his head and turned away, not wanting to get caught in the crossfire.

That afternoon, Chloe was seeing Amelia Monroe from Grand Horizon Group.

Amelia always had nothing but praise for Chloe, but Vivian, who came along, looked like she couldn’t stand being there.

Chloe ignored Vivian and personally helped Amelia into the car.

Vivian slammed the car door shut and shot Chloe a smug look. “Dr. Irvine, if you’re not loved, you’re just in the way. Andrea’s already pregnant with Mr. Hamilton’s kid. Holding onto the title of Mrs. Hamilton is pointless. You might as well divorce him and get as much compensation as you can.”

Chloe frowned at Vivian, thinking, ‘Is this woman actually stupid?‘ Then she snarked, “Hey, want to help me get the divorce done? Maybe you’d do a faster job than me.”

Vivian sneered, her eyes practically rolling. “Dr. Irvine, if even one person wants out, it’s done. I get that it’s tough for someone like you to cling to Ian, but Andrea already has Ian’s baby. You won’t win against her, so do yourself a favor and just give up.”

Chloe rapped her knuckles on the back window of the luxury car.

She glanced at Amelia and joked, “Mrs. Monroe, your granddaughter is really something. She’s trying to bully me into divorcing my husband–makes you wonder if she’s hoping to snag my spot.”

With that, Chloe turned and strode off.

“Grandma, don’t listen to that bitch Chloe!” Vivian snapped.

Vivian was about to step into the car, but Amelia reached out and smacked her hard across the face.

Amelia snapped, “I’m only letting this slide because of your father. If you stir up trouble again, you’re out of the Monroe family–go back to your mother!”

Vivian glared as the luxury car rolled away, fuming and stomping her feet in place.

Chloe headed back to her office, packed up, and got ready to head to Rowe Estate.

Eric knocked on the door and stepped in ‘Looks like your VIP patient list keeps growing. What made you hit up the outpatient clinic again this afternoon?”

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