Chapter 143: Chapter 143 - I Like You

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Clarence sighed when he was faced with Miranda’s question again. He nodded quietly. “No.”

“Okay!”

Intense disappointment flashed across Miranda’s eyes. She did not say anything else before she turned around and left.

Cecilia was pissed. She yelled at Miranda’s back, “Why are you throwing such a huge tantrum? Do you still think Clarence is your husband? Do you think he’ll run back to you like a dog when you ask him to, and that you can then kick him away when you no longer want him around?”

Cecilia said firmly, “I don’t know what questions you asked him after you came here, but I can tell you this: you’re someone who thinks you’re the center of the world. You’ve never stopped to think that the world doesn’t revolve around anyone.

“Just think about it. Back then, Clarence was your husband so he tolerated you. Now, he’s not your husband anymore, so do you think it’ll work if you throw a tantrum?”

Miranda’s body shook, and she stopped in her tracks to stand on her ground.

At that moment, Peony walked into Thirteen Hall. “Miranda, you’re here. Bad news! Did you see the news?”

“Mom, what news?” Miranda asked curiously.

Peony kept sighing. She had a look of dismay on her face. “William died in a car crash.”

“What?” Miranda was shocked.

Peony explained, “Your father and I were watching the news in the morning, and we saw it on TV. William died in a car crash. I just want to ask you about what happened. I heard that you had gone to Thirteen Hall earlier in the morning, so I came after you.”

Miranda stood in place, her mind blank.

Peony thought Miranda was sad, so she quickly said, “My darling, don’t be sad. It’s okay that William’s dead. I’ll introduce you to another handsome and rich man. He’s from Beth City, and if you move there after you get married, our family can move there as well.”

Things were not certain yet, but Peony had already started fantasizing.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Mom, I’m not sad. I don’t want to worry about my problems right now.” Miranda shook her head and looked at Clarence as if she was waiting for him to say something.

Clarence was indifferent. It was as if this had nothing to do with him.

Peony glared at Clarence. “Why are you looking at him? Do you want to get back together with him? Don’t be so stupid, Miranda. What can you do with him? This man from Beth City is great, he has hundreds of billions of assets and his family has a few multinational corporations. That’s the true wealthy son-in-law.”

Miranda was frustrated. “Alright, Mom, stop talking. I’m going back now.”

After she said that, she left Thirteen Hall with Peony following behind her.

Cecilia mocked, “Stop looking. If you keep looking, your eyes are going to fall out. She already has a backup plan, and she’s going to marry that rich guy from Beth City.”

Clarence touched his nose. “I’m not going to do anything anyway.”

“Do you believe what you’ve just said?” Cecilia placed her hands on her hips.

Clarence felt his head start to ache. He did not know how to explain himself.

Cecilia suddenly smiled gently, grabbing Clarence’s hand. “Okay, if you don’t want to talk about it, we won’t talk about it. It’s fine as long as you know how I feel. I won’t force you. We’ll take it slow, okay? I won’t lose to your ex-wife.”

Clarence felt his head hurt even more after hearing that. He looked at Cecilia helplessly. “Cecilia, your motives are so obvious.”

“Hehe, they are, and so what? I like you, so marry me if you have the balls. We’ll torture each other until we’re old.” Cecilia lifted her beautiful face, looking as if she was challenging Clarence.

Clarence admired Cecilia. He did not share her bold attitude.

Now, Clarence did not know how he felt about Miranda anymore.

Even though they were divorced, he still felt some sort of connection between the two of them.

If Miranda had not come to question Clarence in Thirteen Hall and instead, she had changed her attitude and asked him to marry her again, would he have agreed to it?

Clarence thought about it and shook his head in self-mockery.

How would Miranda have humbled herself enough to do that, judging by her current attitude?

Not unless the sun was now rising from the west.

After Clarence ate the breakfast that Cecilia had bought for him, he started seeing patients. Cecilia seemed to think of herself as the female owner of Thirteen Hall. She busied herself with odd jobs, made tea for Clarence, and she would even weigh the herbs for Master Williams.

It had to be said that Master Williams and Clarence felt a lightened load with Cecilia around.

As for Gunther, he was a boorish man. It would be fine for Clarence to ask him to watch the door, but if Clarence asked him to weigh herbs, that would be equivalent to murdering him.

Clarence wondered if he should hire someone to work on odd jobs for Thirteen Hall so he could be less flustered the next time he was busy with work.

“Ms. Welles, this is caused by you staying up late. You should sleep early from now on. I’ll give you some medicine to soothe your nerves. You’ll be better after consuming them for a few days.

“Mr. Liddel, your body is strong and you’re fine, but you have osteoporosis. You’ll be fine if you take more calcium for seniors.

“Don’t look at me like that, Holly. I can’t treat your illness.”

The woman who looked like she was about 24 or 25 years old glared at Clarence. “Why not? Everyone says you’re the best, so I came to look for you. Are you a quack?”

“Cough cough, are you sure you want me to tell you?” Clarence looked awkward.

The woman nodded. “Yes!”

Her tough personality was on display.

Clarence shrugged helplessly. “Get ready to marry your boyfriend.”

The woman looked at Clarence curiously. “Why should I get married so soon?”

Clarence smiled. “If you don’t, your child will not have a father when it’s born.”

“Ahh!”

The woman immediately understood, and she ran out of Thirteen Hall while covering her face.

“Hahaha!”

Her neighbors and people nearby laughed. Thirteen Hall was filled with lively spirit.

There were too many youngsters nowadays who got pregnant before marriage.

For older generations, it was seen as something shameful. However, it was very common among youngsters nowadays.

Clarence chuckled bitterly as everyone laughed. “Fine. She didn’t pay me.”

After the entire morning, Clarence had finally finished looking at all of the patients. Clarence and the gang had been busy the entire morning, so no one had been free to make lunch.

They wanted to order delivery.

Suddenly, seven or eight black Benz MPVs sped toward Thirteen Hall and stopped in front of the entrance. Then, more than 50 people in uniform got out of the cars. They looked like they were experienced in fighting.

Their eyes were as sharp as an eagle’s and they were as ??valorous as tigers.

The person in the lead was a middle-aged man who looked as if he was 36 or 37 years old. Aside from him, there was also a specific woman present. It was Kate, who had just left Thirteen Hall this morning.

Kate had changed into something clean. Her black uniform accentuated her amazing curves. There was a leather whip at her waist and she had knee-high boots on. She looked very austere.

“He’s the one who saved me, and he even cured my internal injuries.” Kate pointed at Clarence.

The man raised his eyebrow, and there was a spark in his eyes. He ordered as he stared straight at Clarence, “Take him away!”

Then, the 50-plus people rushed toward Clarence....