Marriage Lies and a Dangerous Obsession novel Chapter 250

Chapter 250

Chapter 250

lan sat at his desk, glanced up at Margaret, and his face instantly darkened.

Margaret watched lan busily working at his own pace, never bothering to stand or even look her way. Amused, a subtle smile played at her lips.

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She set her files down, casually leaned forward with both hands on the edge of his desk, her tone relaxed. I came to hand over a project to Mr. Stone, and thought I’d drop by to see you,”

fan put down his papers and looked up at her. “Just say what you want.”

Margaret walked around the office and came over to stand next to him.

She rested one hand on the edge of his desk, watching him closely. “I went to the hospital to get medicine for my grandmother today, but for whatever reason, Mr. Garrison just randomly stopped me out of nowhere.”

lan glanced downward, masking his expression, and asked, “Did Mr. Garrison tell you why he did it?”

Margaret smiled.

She looked around lan’s office, her tone playful yet probing. “Mr. Hamilton, if you’re truly considering remarrying your ex–wife, I could act as your mediator.”

Ian slowly stood up, his face growing colder by the second.

He shot Margaret a warning look. “Miss Goodwin, you’re overstepping.”

Margaret shrugged. “Sorry, I was just saying.”

lan said, “Margaret, we’ve worked together for years, you know me. I said I’m never getting married again, and I’m not changing my mind. Ever.”

In just a couple of minutes, the mood between them had shifted, tightening unexpectedly.

Margaret let out a soft sigh and shifted the conversation. “Don’t take it the wrong way, Mr. Hamilton. I guess I was meddling a bit earlier. Your mother actually chatted with me about how you’ve been, and asked me to drop by and check up on you.”

lan’s eyes narrowed, a thoughtful glimmer flashing across his gaze.

Margaret kept her cool, carefully observing lan’s face before smoothly shifting gears. “Your ex–wife is seriously gorgeous, and she’s hardworking and determined. If I were a guy, I’d probably have a crush on her

too.

She went on. “You know, family always comes before love, and since she’s chosen to move on, maybe it’s time you thought about your family’s feelings too, Mr. Hamilton. And respect her choice.”

Annoyance crept into lan’s voice as he interrupted, “Are you even listening to me?”

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Margaret said sincerely. “I get what you’re saying, Mr. Hamilton. But I still want to give you a piece of honest. advice–from the heart. If you truly love your ex–wife, don’t turn that love into a shackle for her?

A stab of pain shot through lan’s chest. He turned to his assistant at the door and ordered quietly, “Show her

out.”

Their eyes met. Margaret, keeping her tone soft, said, “Sorry,” then picked up her bag and walked towards

door.

Just as she reached the door, Margaret suddenly stopped.

She turned back to lan and said, “Mr. Hamilton, honestly, we’re a lot alike. We always put family first–and our own interests above everything else, no matter what”

Jan corrected her slowly, each word deliberate. Tm not like you.”

Margaret gave him a faint smile. “Back then, before the divorce, that’s exactly who you were. Mr. Hamilton.”

Just as she was about to leave, Margaret added, “Otherwise, you and your childhood sweetheart wouldn’t have drifted apart after more than twenty years together.”

After watching Margaret leave, lan shot a cold command at his assistant by the door, his voice low. “Close the door.”

The four assistants hurried to shut the office door, none of them daring to lift their heads.

Ian clenched his jaw against the stabbing pain in his chest, yanked open a drawer, grabbed a bottle of pills. and hurried over to the liquor cabinet. His hands trembled as he poured himself a drink, desperation clear in

every movement.

Just then, Miranda walked in carrying a thermos, catching lan as he struggled to twist open the pill bottle. obviously preparing to take his meds.

Jan turned and, without missing a beat, slipped the painkillers into his pocket, trying to act casual as if nothing had happened.

“Don’t bother hiding it, Ian. Mom saw it all,” Miranda said, her voice gentle yet full of concern.

Miranda couldn’t help but feel for him, supporting lan over to the couch so he could rest.

Miranda ladled out the herbal porridge she’d brought, making sure lan didn’t slack off and watched him eat every spoonful.

Stirring his porridge absent–mindedly, lan glanced up and asked, “Mom, did you get a chance to talk to Margaret when you came in?”

Miranda sighed, “With all the chaos at home waiting for me, I barely have time to breathe–let alone chat

with her.”

She paused, then said, “And you’re asking because..?”

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tan just shook his head, his tone casual. “No reason, really. Just making conversation

Miranda stared at her son for a good while, her eyes fixed on him.

Finally, she asked, “Have you thought it over? Are you willing to get engaged to her?”

Jan shook his head and set down his spoon..

He said, “I’m not going to get engaged to her, Mom. No way!”

Miranda picked up the bowl of porridge and handed it back to him.

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She said. “You took Chloe away without a word, then brought her back safe and sound. Mom knows you’ve already made your choice, whether it was your own doing or just how things played out. Now that

everything’s settled, stop overthinking it. Just take care of yourself. Bit by bit, you’ll get better.”

Lan’s grip on the bowl unconsciously tightened.

He’d let go of the woman who loved him most.

His marriage had run its course, and now it was truly over.

His home was gone too.

He knew he’d never really be okay again.

There were so many things he couldn’t bring himself to think about anymore.

No matter how much it hurt inside, he had to let her go..

Seeing her son in such agony, Miranda couldn’t help but feel her own heart twist with sorrow.

She spoke with heartfelt persistence, trying to get through to him. “Tan, I know letting go is hard, but it’s out of your hands now. You’ve always been the calm one–think about everything you’ve got riding on your shoulders, about me, your dad, and your sister. Please, son, listen to me. Don’t keep holding on so stubbornly.”

The pain in lan’s eyes deepened and slowly built up.

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