Chapter 2009

“Olivia, how could you…” Connor was stunned by his wife’s unexpected response.

Nonetheless, Ellen only responded calmly, “Aunt Olivia, that’s between the two of you,

and I wouldn’t want to be a part of it.”

Olivia was taken aback by Ellen’s response, wondering if she no longer treated them

as her family. Isn’t she going to say something or stand up for me?

At the same time, Olivia was not the only one feeling surprised, for Connor couldn’t

believe his eyes either. After all, Ellen’s indifference suggested that she was probably

growing apart from them, indicating that she might not get along with them anymore in

the future.

“Take me back to the car, would you, Uncle Connor?” Ellen asked. Sensing her

reluctance to stay any longer, Connor opened the door for her and walked her

downstairs. Then, Ellen took a card out of her pocket and said, “Here is 145,000. The

password is triple six triple six.”

“Ellen…” Connor was touched, feeling guilty about what he did to Ellen back then

when she could have repaid him with retaliation instead of kindness.

“Say no more, Uncle Connor. Take good care of yourself,” Ellen responded. Deep

down, she only decided to help Connor because he was her uncle; she wasn’t

concerned about the others. “Alright, I know my way out from here.” Ellen walked

away upon finishing her sentence.

At that moment, tears of regret were rolling in Connor’s eyes, but he didn’t continue to

follow Ellen any further, feeling ashamed of what he did to his own niece.

Nevertheless, he was grateful for Ellen’s kindness when she lent him a helping hand

in his desperate moments.

After all, Connor found his back against the wall when he couldn’t find a job due to his

age. Although he tried interviewing for a position as a security guard earlier, he was

rejected almost immediately because he was deemed too old for the role.

Soon, Ellen walked out of the alley and was immediately able to see a tall silhouette

waiting for her amidst the chilly breeze. While the man was standing outside the car,

his bodyguards each took a corner and stood guard. At the sight of that, Ellen felt a

stab of pain in her heart and wished Jared had waited for her in the car instead.

Come on! What’s he doing outside the car? Doesn’t he know how cold it is out here?

In fact, the bodyguards wouldn’t have allowed Jared to wait outside the car and risk

catching a cold, but since Jared insisted, they had no choice but to give in.

Soon, Ellen came running Jared’s way just as the man walked closer to her. However,

a cyclist suddenly appeared on her left, shocking Jared just when she fell in his arms

in time.

Although she bumped her face against the man’s firm chest, a delighted smile showed

on her face. “What’s so funny? Do you know how worried I am about you?” Jared

pinched Ellen’s nose.

Tm fine, aren’t I?” Ellen curled her lips upward and seized Jared’s hands, which were

freezing cold. “Why didn’t you wait for me in the car? You shouldn’t have waited for

me outside.”

“I knew you wouldn’t stay long.” Knowing Ellen, Jared believed she would be back as

soon as she did what she wanted to, which was why he decided to wait for her outside

the car.

Ellen seized the man’s hand and said, “Let’s get in the car before you catch a cold.”

After Jared wrapped his arm around Ellen’s shoulder and entered the car with her, the

motorcade disappeared on the road in the cold winter