Chapter 907
Heartbreak Brings Mr. Right
Carole shook her head with amusement at the thought of Lindsey.
She had believed Lindsey would be her biggest opponent but never expected her to be defeated so miserably.
Lindsey seemed to be weaker than she had imagined.
To preempt future issues, Carole resolved to seek Reeceâs assistance as planned.
She aimed to tarnish Lindseyâs reputation so that Lindsey could never rival her again.
With a chuckle, Carole went back to her room to get some sleep.
The next day, upon Lindseyâs return to the company, Nancy informed her, âSeveral partners backed down from termination threats after learning about the lawsuit, However, a few are still stubborn.
â
Lindsey responded coolly, âMr.
Reece Barton agreed to act as our lawyer.
â
Nancy shot up in surprise.
âThatâs wonderful! With him on board, we are guaranteed to win those cases!â
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Lindsey offered a gentle smile.
âNancy, I need you to manage things here today.
I have to visit my mom, then I have a meeting with Mr.
Barton this afternoon.
â
âSure, go ahead,â Nancy agreed cheerfully.
Confident with Nancy at the helm, Lindsey tackled some basic tasks before rushing to the hospital.
On her way, she picked up the pre-ordered birthday cake.
It was her motherâs favorite.
It was Juanitaâs first birthday since their long separation.
Despite her motherâs unconscious state, Lindsey refused to let the day pass unmarked.
Entering the ward, she saw Leonel sitting beside Juanitaâs bed.
He turned at the door opening, then withdrew his gaze.
His voice remained cold.
âI didnât expect you to remember Momâs birthday.
â
Lindsey approached and placed the cake on the table.
âI remember yours too, Leonel,â she said, looking at him.
Leonelâs hardened expression softened slightly.
He didnât challenge her.
With a sigh, he stood, looked at the cake, and opened the box.
He inserted candles, grabbed a stool, placed the cake on it, and nudged it closer to Juanita.
âLetâs sing Mom âHappy Birthdayâ.
Maybe she can hear us.
â Leonel lit the candles and met Lindseyâs gaze.
âAlright.
â
Sitting on the bedâs edge, Lindsey held Juanitaâs hand and began singing softly, âHappy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to youâ¦â
Tears welled up as she sang, but she blinked them away.
It was
Juanitaâs birthday; she wouldnât cry today.
She forced a smile.
After the song, Leonel blew out the candles.
He dipped a fork in the frosting and touched it to Juanitaâs lips, mimicking a taste.
Lindsey sniffed and tucked her motherâs hand back under the covers.
Her eyes caught a flicker of movement in Juanitaâs pinky finger.