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Hearing Layla’s incessant complaints, Robert sighed. “You keep accusing Stephen of having a mistress. Where’s your evidence? You’re just throwing dirt at him without understanding him properly.”
Furious, Layla retorted, “Would I lie to you about this? i saw it with my own eyes! Five years ago, Stephen took a woman to OB–GYN.
“What kind of man would do that unless he was involved with her? And today, Theard Stephen’s illegitimate child call him “Daddy,”
Robert, who was sitting cross–legged on the couch, closed his eyes as if meditating. “I don’t believe it without concrete evidence.”
Layla realized Robert was stubborn and would only believe it when presented with undeniable proof. “Fine, I’ll find the evidence when I do, even if you try to force me to stay, I’m still divorcing him.”
With that, Layla stormed out.
Once she got in the car, she clenched her tists. Her beautiful eyes blazed with anger. Stephen, you fraud. You’re going to regret this!”
At the hospital, Stephen was holding hands with a tour–year–old boy while ananging admission for a woman.
“Mr. Yates, Ms. Sampson’s condition requires immediate surgery.”
The boy clung to Stephen’s hand while crying, “Daddy, is Mommy going to die? I’m scared.”
Stephen picked up the boy and cold the doctor, “Give us some time to think.”
in the ward, the woman woke up. “Thank you for coming, Stephen. If Layla finds out, she’ll make a scene”
Stephen held Dylan and stood at the foot of the bed. “Layla can be hasty, but she means well. Focus on getting better and taking care of Dylan. I have a meeting at the office now, but I’ll come back once it’s over.”
Lucy Sampson nodded weakly.
Back at the office, Stephen went about his meetings as usual
In the underground parking lot, a black Volkswagen was parked beside his car. Layla was inside. She was plotting how to catch him in the act.
After the meeting, Stephen wrapped up his company duties and headed to the parking lot. He caught a glimpse of the car lurking in the shadows and incending to follow him but chose not to confront t
He pretended not to notice and drove off to the hospital
Layla, who was wearing sunglasses and amask, followed him closely.
Once at the hospital, she trailed him up the stairs while filming everything with her phone.
Stephen glanced at the clumsy follower behind him. Wary of the crowded hospital that might slow her down, he deliberately walked at a slower pace to ensure she could keep up before heading upstairs
He was curious to see what kind of tricks Layla might be planning this time
When they arrived on the third floor, Layla became puzzled, “What’s he doing here?”
She watched as Stephen entered a ward. She quickly followed while still holding her phone.
Before Stephen could even sit down, Leyla burst into the room with her phone and exclaimed, “Got you this time, Stephen!”
She pointed the camera at the woman on the bed and the child eating cookies. “I remember you. Stephen was with you at the OB–GYN years ago,”
She then aimed the camera at the boy. “This must be your illegitimate child, right? I ham video evidence now. What do you have to say?”
Stephen frowned as he looked at her. “What do you want now?
Layla took off her mask and sunglasses. “I’m gathering proof of your affair so I can divorce you
Upon hearing that, Lucy in the bed immediately sat up. “You’ve misunderstood, Layla We’re not
Before she could finish, Layla cut in, “Wow, your mistress actually knows my name.” She was as sharp–tongued as always.
The little boy on the bed looked at the stem–faced Layla infear and called out to Stephen, “Daddy, who is she?”
The use of “Daddy” infuriated Layla. “I’m your father’s legitimate witel”
Stephen moved over and grabbed Layla’s wrist. After snatching her phone away, he pulled her out of the ward.
In the hospital corridor, he hissed, “So you came here just to spy on my so–called mistress and illegitimate child?”
all this time, Lucy and Dylan were the “mistress” and “illegitimate child” Layla had been referring to?
ta divorce.”
Layla quickly reclaimed her phone. “That’s right. I’ve got the evidence of your affair. I’ll show this to Grandpa and get a
Stephen scoffed coldly, “Ignorant and toolish.”
“You’re coming home with me to face Grandpa. I don’t believe he’ll side with you this time. Layla, having never accepted Stephen since their marriage, had been determined to catch him in the act and put him firmly in his place.
þad then, Lary emerged from the ward while pashing her IV stand. She weakly said, “Layla, there’s nothing between Stephen and me. We’re-
“of course, you’re denying it. Stephen is not the chairman of Murray Group yet. If you admit it, Grandpa could dismiss him from his CEO position at any moment.”
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Noticing the escalating situation, Stephen cut off Lucy. He knew Layla too well. “Alright, Dylan, take your mom home. I need to go back.”
After instructing Dylan, he turned his intense gaze to Lyla. Grabbing her wrist firmly, he said, “Aren’t we going home? Let’s go.”
Layla nearly stumbled as he dragged her. She slapped his hand away. “Get your filthy hands off me. Disgusting.”
At 6:00 pm, in the living room of Murray Estate, Robert was sitting cross–legged on the couch. He was deep in meditation.
Meanwhile, Layla showed him the video on her phone. “Look, this woman is the mistress, and this boy is Stephen’s son.”
Robert opened his eyes briefly, then exhaled slowly and closed them again. “Alfred, have you finished packing my luggage?
Alfred appeared. “Yes, Mr. Murray Senior.”
“Let’s leave.”
Frustrated with Layla’s constant drama, Robert decided to retreat to Elmsbury for some peace and quiet.
“Grandpa, I’ve given you the evidence. Why are you still ignoring the truth?” Layla asked.
Before getting into the car, Robert looked at Layla. “Your video shows nothing more than Stephen visiting a hospitalized friend. I even know the woman you’re talking about. Don’t you know her?”
Layla blinked, confused. “How would I know? Stop talking in riddles, Grandpa. If you keep this up, I’ll feed you chili powder!
Robert addressed Stephen. “Take care of Layla while I’m away. I’m leaving to escape this madness.”
With that, he hurriedly left with his driver.
Now, it was just Layla and Stephen in Murray Estate.
Stephen remained silent throughout while waiting for Robert’s car to disappear
After that, he took Layla’s phone and deleted the video, “See? Everything you’ve done is in vain.”
Furious, Layla tried to slap Stephen again
This time, he took her wrist firmly. He twisted it behind her back and pinned her against the doorpost. As he stepped closer, he bent slightly to press his lips to her
As he breathed in the faint scent of her perfume, he said in a pleasant voice, “Calm down. Dylan isn’t my illegitimate child, and Lucy isn’t my mistress. Apart from you, there’s no other woman or child in my life.”
Layla struggled, but her efforts were in vain. She gritted her teeth in frustration. Her warning came out in a defiant tone that lacked any real intimidation. “Let me go, Stephen I don’t believe a word you say.”
tephen was frustrated with her stubbornness. He moved even closer. Layla felt his breath on her neck. Her discomfort grew with each passing second.
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