14.9 % Chapter 24 Chapter 24 I packed my things , lay down in the guest room , and received a message from my mentor . This project is perfect for you . You have years of experience and the ability to deal with unexpected situations . Were really looking forward to you joining us , but we also know about your relationship with your fiancé , so we want you to think it over carefully . I didnt hesitate and replied , No need to think , Im in . My mentor immediately called me , Its great that youve come around . Our team really needs you . If you do well , youll be contributing to the country . Thank you . Dont worry , I could hear his genuine happiness for me . I didnt plan to tell Lucas about my decision to join my mentor project . After hanging up with my mentor , he sent me a bunch of recent related materials . The more I read , the more shocked I was by how quickly the data had been updated in the time I was away. Yet , all I had focused on was Lucas . I had been busy revolving around him , taking care of his every need , even cooking for him , but in his eyes , I was still not able to compare to Vanessa , and he considered me useless . I decided to spend the little time I had left reinforcing my expertise . Fortunately , although my current job was relatively easy , I hadnt neglected my profession , otherwise , I wouldnt have dared to take on such a big project . Realizing this made me break out in a cold sweat . I was really afraid that I would waste my life waiting for Lucass mercy , leading to an unhappy end . The sound of the door opening interrupted my thoughts ; I knew it was Lucas returning . But I didnt want to talk to him , so I pretended not to hear . But then I heard him go to the bedroom , followed by loud knocking on the guest room door : Violet , I know youre in there . I limped over to open the door . He wanted to blame me , but when he saw my leg , he suddenly felt guilty : 19:45 Divorced From The Pretender 15.1 % Chapter 24 When did you get back ? Why didnt you answer my calls ? Phone was on silent , I glanced at my phone and replied casually , Lucas looked at me , then suddenly asked , Do you know how worried I was ? But I came back by myself , didnt I ? I cant always wait for you to pick me up , right ? I ignored Lucass frustration and responded calmly . He was taken aback by my words , then he looked at my leg : Hows your leg doing ? Thanks to the quick arrival of the rescue helicopter , otherwise , I might have had to amputate , I smiled indifferently . I had already felt the pain when it was most intense . He looked ashamed : That day , the situation was urgent . Vanessa has a heart condition , so I took her away first . If I had known how serious your injury was , I wouldnt have … I understand . Do you have anything else to say ? I interrupted his apology . My time is so precious now , and I dont want to waste it listening to his endless self recrimination . Actions always speak louder than words . Because I knew deep down that even if he had seen the extent of my injury that day , he would have still chosen to take Vanessa . But he was unsatisfied with my words and tried to argue : I know youre angry , but she does have a genetic condition . Can you stop being so passive aggressive ? Im not being passive aggressive . My mother also has heart disease , so of course , I understand how easily her congenital condition can relapse . Thats why I didnt blame you ; I fully understand , I interrupted his assumptions . Communicating with him was exhausting . Seeing that he still wanted to say more , I added : I know you and she had nothing going on . If you wanted to be together , you wouldve done so long ago . Cutting off his arguments , I sent him on his way . Im not used to having someone around right now . Im inconvenienced , so Ill continue to sleep in the Chapter 24 guest room for now . After saying that , I didnt care about Lucass reaction and pushed him out of the room . He tried to help me because I was limping , but I brushed him off . Then I closed the door in his disbelieving face . After a while , I heard him muttering outside . Though the voice was low , I could still imagine . I had never defied him like this before . Hed never experienced this kind of humiliation , so of course , he was grumbling . In the past , his emotions would have affected my every nerve , but now they had nothing to do with me . Surprisingly , I felt an unprecedented sense of relief . Chapter 25 In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. 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