Marriage Lies and a Dangerous Obsession novel Chapter 229

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The instant Ian’s gaze met Chloe’s, he instinctively nudged Margaret aside.

Margaret didn’t bat an eye at Ian’s attitude toward her.

She greeted Chloe warmly, “What a coincidence, Dr. Irvine.”

Chloe and Joanna stepped out of the elevator and just nodded politely back, as a reply.

Chloe and Joanna walked right past Ian, never once glancing his way.

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Watching Chloe walk away, Margaret couldn’t help but remark, “No wonder you’re so set on getting back together. Your ex–wife really is beautiful.”

When Ian didn’t respond, Margaret glanced back and saw he was totally spaced out.

She spoke up again, “Mr. Hamilton, let me walk you back to your room.”

Once Margaret got Ian settled back in his room, she called for a doctor.

The doctor checked and cleaned up Ian’s wound, then put him on a drip.

Ian’s attending doctor gave Margaret a stern look and said, “Are you his relative or what? How could you be this careless? His wound’s started bleeding and gotten infected for the third time already. From now on, he’s not going anywhere–he needs to stay in bed and rest, no exceptions.”

Margaret shot Ian a glance and clarified, “Sorry, doctor, I’m just a friend, not family. But I’ll make sure his folks watch over him properly.”

Not long after the medical staff left, Patrick and Mia hurried in.

Seeing them arrive in such a rush, Margaret sensibly grabbed her bag. “Since Patrick and Mia are here now, I’ll be heading out.”

After leaving lan’s room, Margaret headed over to the outpatient building to pick up her grandma’s meds.

She bumped into Chloe and Joanna again in the outpatient area.

When Joanna saw Margaret heading straight for Chloe, she slipped back into the exam room.

In the outpatient corridor, Margaret stopped about a step away from Chloe.

She explained, “I was just giving Mr. Hamilton a lift to the hospital. Dr. Irvine, don’t get the wrong idea.”

Chloe couldn’t help but smirk. “Miss Goodwin, lan and I are divorced. You really don’t have to explain anything to me.”

Margaret looked at her earnestly. “But Mr. Hamilton has been fighting with his family over you. Anyone can see he still cares about you?

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Chloe’s face went cold. “That’s his business, not mine.”

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Margaret softened her tone. “Relax, Dr. Irvine. I’m not Andrea Sherman–I’m not the kind who cries and stirs up trouble in front of men.”

When Chloe didn’t respond, Margaret continued, “Honestly, Mr. Hamilton is the most suitable candidate to marry into the Goodwin family right now, and I plan to go after him.”

Chloe replied coolly, “Miss Goodwin, Ian and I are divorced. No matter what happens, I’m never going back. If you want him, be my guest–it’s none of my business, and you don’t need to report to me.”

Margaret moved in a little closer, her heels clicking.

She said, “But it takes two to tango, Chloe. If you were really so certain and never gave Mr. Hamilton a shot, would he really go as far as risking his life for you?”

Chloe raised an eyebrow. “If he wants to throw himself at trouble, that’s his problem, not mine.”

Their eyes locked, sparks flying in the air between them.

Margaret stepped even closer to Chloe, her heels clicking against the floor.

She lowered her voice, almost a whisper. “Dr. Irvine, like I said—I’m not Andrea Sherman. I have the family, the connections, and the power to make any woman disappear from Ian’s side.”

Chloe was really put off by Margaret’s bossy attitude.

She retorted, “If you were so sure about it, why didn’t you try to push me out of Ian’s life back when he married me?”

Margaret just smirked. “Because I knew you and Ian were never going to make it.”

She leaned in and said, “Doesn’t matter if it’s you or Andrea–neither of you belong with Ian. Breaking up was only a matter of time.”

The two women locked eyes, standing so close that the tension between them was almost palpable.

Margaret gave Chloe a polite look, then turned and walked away decisively, without another word.

Joanna came out of the exam room, eyeing Margaret’s retreating figure and couldn’t help but mutter, “Ms. Irvine, that woman is seriously arrogant.”

Chloe didn’t care about anything Margaret had just said.

Just like Margaret herself said, she’s not Andrea Sherman.

She was born into an influential family, always by her father’s side helping run the Goodwin Group.

She’s always fighting with her brother over control of the company. That woman’s got ambition like you

wouldn’t believe.

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For a woman like Margaret, with her family background, status, and career, keeping up appearances was everything.

Spotting Mia heading over, Chloe quietly waved Joanna off.

Mia pulled Chloe aside and whispered, “Chloe, did Margaret say something to you just now?”

Chloe cleared her throat, correcting Mia: “I’m not your sister–in–law anymore, Mia. Ian and I are divorced- and since I’m only two years older than you, just call me ‘sis‘ from now on.”

Mia looked deflated. “It’s not that I don’t want to–old habits die hard, you know?”

Chloe grinned, “Next time you see me, repeat ‘divorced‘ three times in your head before you open your mouth. That’ll help!”

Mia nodded obediently and sighed, “My grandpa and dad are just a pair of stubborn old men–bossy, overprotective, and never make any sense. Please don’t ignore me just because of them.”

Chloe gave her a reassuring smile. “You’re you, they’re them. I’m not that clueless.”

After chatting with Mia for a while, Chloe drove by herself to Rowe Estate.

In the study on the second floor of Rowe Estate, Julian was relaxing in his wheelchair.

He wore black pants and a white open–necked shirt, lazily rolling prayer beads between his fingers.

Chloe apologized, looking a bit sheepish. “Sir Julian, if I’d known you already had everything in the bag, I wouldn’t have jumped in just to hold you back. Next time, do me a favor and drop me a hint–don’t let me barge in and mess things up when I have no idea what’s going on.”

Julian lifted his eyes lazily and smirked. “With those brains of yours, even if I did give you a hint, would you even notice?”

Chloe, holding up a freshly sterilized silver needle, muttered, “That’s pretty harsh, Sir Julian.”

Julian just shrugged. “Hey, being a little slow isn’t the worst thing. Least you’re loyal–that’s worth more than smarts sometimes.”

Chloe was speechless.

Julian noticed Chloe staring a little too intently at the top of his head with that silver needle, and couldn’t help but feel a chill run down his spine. ‘Why do I suddenly feel like she’s up to something?‘ he thought.

He hurried to steer the conversation somewhere safer. “Hey, wanna play a few rounds of mahjong after you’re done with my treatment? Don’t rush off just yet.”

As soon as Julian brought up mahjong, Chloe instantly pulled out her phone to start gathering the crew.

The first call she made was to Philip Philip, make sure to bring Simon along. Sir Julian says our new chet at Rowe Estate is going to cook some French food just for him”

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