Chapter 151

Chapter 151

“Who?” Chuck asked, taken aback.

Chuck was still focused on his phone when he spoke, not fully registering his own words until after they were spoken. “You’re discussing Madison. After getting the injection, she just left and said that if you finish seeing Sally, then let me tell you.”

“She left?” Leo questioned with doubt.

Leo’s face clouded over with concern. “Her injury hasn’t healed, and you’re just letting her walk away like that?”

Chuck had never seen Leo display such irritation, even with the hypothetical scenario of Sally having a hole in her head. He had never witnessed such a look on Leo’s face.

Chuck regarded Leo with a mix of confusion and concern, saying, “Her legs are a part of her, aren’t they? I can’t exactly chain her down. Plus, you didn’t request to keep her here. And besides, it’s not like she’s incapacitated-she just has a small cut on her ankle. What’s got you so worked up?”

Leo took a deep breath, glanced at his watch, and his tone turned icy. “Exactly when did she leave?”

Chuck checked his watch as well. “Not long ago, mere minutes. Don’t fret, she’s not a child. Besides, you’ve seen her recently, right? How’s Sally doing?”

As he spoke, Chuck’s voice dropped to a hushed tone, laden with concern.

“She’s in the hospital because she attempted suicide? You plan on marrying her just because she attempted suicide and you want to force the issue? And there’s still a chance for you and my desk mate?” Chuck asked.

Chuck knew full well about Sally’s hospitalization downstairs but he didn’t have any authority over the downstairs area and also didn’t know how she ended up being hospitalized.

He had just been browsing the internet for news on Madison’s divorce and had stumbled upon Sally’s social media updates, immediately piqued by curiosity.

“You’re quite the sizable fellow. Why the nosiness?” Leo asked..

Leo was about to exit when he heard this and paused, shooting a sharp look back.

As Leo turned to leave, he threw over Chuck’s shoulder, “It’s not about saving Sally because she attempted suicide. I have intentions of marrying her. And Madison? She’s like a sister to me. Don’t read too much into it.”

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The moment the words fell, Leo had vanished from the room.

Rooted in place for a long stretch, Chuck snapped out of his reverie, his attention captured by an alert on his phone, which he grabbed with palpable excitement.

Chuck sent a message, saying, [Brother, believe it or not, the divorce is real. Leo just said he regards Madison as a sister, which means you are free to pursue Madison without any worries!]

The series of exclamation marks in the message conveyed an undeniable enthusiasm, one that an outsider might misinterpret as Chuck being overjoyed about Madison’s divorce.

This time, there was a reply to his message, albeit brief but sufficient to keep his spirits high.

Oliver replied with a message, saying, [Got it.]

But even with just two words, it was enough to excite Chuck for a long time.

Chuck tossed his lab coat back on the rack, his gaze lifting as he embraced his phone and took a seat, fingers dancing rapidly across the virtual keyboard.

Madison caught a cab promptly upon leaving the hospital, relishing the clear roads that allowed for a swift journey back to the Rose Garden.

Reflecting on her earlier decision, Madison remained determined to cook once more

for Benton.

Should the initial recipe prove unsatisfactory, she pondered giving the traditional method another go, albeit with a tinge of skepticism about its appeal compared to the Rose Garden’s adapted version. She considered whether the older folks would find the original too challenging to chew.

Caught up

anger.

in her thoughts, Madison looked up and saw Cullen in the rest area, full of

With a look of frustration mixed with relief, Madison blurted out, “Cullen, what brings you here? Haven’t you already eaten?”

Upon laying eyes on her, Cullen brightened as if seeing a lifeline, leaping up from the couch and peering around as if searching for someone else. After realizing he was alone, he couldn’t help but ask with a hint of concern. “Going solo today? Where’s Leo?”

Madison couldn’t help but curl her l*ps when she saw him like this. She probably guessed why Cullen was left here, and for a moment felt some remorse towards the

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abandoned Cullen.

“I came back alone. Leo might still be at the hospital, possibly with Sally. If you’re in a rush, feel free to take shift.” Madison

yCar. Otherwise, I can drop you off after 1 said.

“He’s at the hospital, with Sally still?” Cullen’s voice hitched, almost letting sl*p a curse.

Madison stood firm, facing him with a calm demeanor, wisely choosing to steer the conversation away from Sally. She pondered the practicality of her next steps.

“No rush on my end, but it’s rather dull here. If you take my car, how do you plan to return tonight? How will you get the car keys?” Madison inquired, a playful challenge in her tone.

“Don’t stress. I have my ways. Cullen assured her confidently.

Madison nodded in agreement and directed him towards her bag, retrieving the keys. “For the car, just send it back to Rose Garden if you want to take it easy. You’ve got my number. If you’ve got some free time, you can drive it over. Just park it anywhere safe, and oh-avoid any parking fines.”

With a smiling face, Madison took out the car keys and pressed them into Cullen’s palm.

“I’ve gor other matters to attend to, so I won’t see you out,” Madison said, a subtle hint of apology in her voice.

Cullen didn’t mince words as he accepted the keys, preparing to leave. “I’ll be on my way. By the way, how are you holding up?”

Madison had nearly forgotten about Leo’s injury which landed him in the hospital.

“Thanks for asking. It’s nothing major. I’m still in one piece,” Madison assured him.

Madison caught Cullen’s worried glance and offered a reassuring nod, lifting her leg slightly to show she was alright.

Cullen nodded solemnly. “It’s good as long as

there’s no problem.”

Cullen held the car keys and glanced at the smiling Madison out of the corner of his eye. He lifted his foot to step forward but then pulled it back, turned his head, and tapped his head as he said to her, “Jessica, actually Leo has some issues here. Sometimes. he does things that are not quite normal. Don’t pay too much attention to him.”

Madison regarded him intently, sensing the gravity behind his hesitance,

Afterward, Madison nodded heavily and said, “I told you, there’s something wrong with

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his brain. You see, even you think he’s sick.”

Cullen fell silent for a moment, and after a while, he said, “What I mean is that he might be lacking in some aspects…. like not being able to distinguish the relationship between you and Sally, so he…”

Madison gazed at Cullen with a mix of confusion and concern. “What’s really going on with Leo?”

“Forget it, it’s too complicated to unpack right now. Let’s just get moving.” Cullen brushed off, his patience waning.

Despite his evident struggle to articulate, Cullen couldn’t bring himself to expose Leo’s deceit. He turned away, his demeanor showing a desire to flee from the conversation.

Madison looked at his back and frowned. “It’s inexplicable.”

Without much thought, Madison turned around and planned to go busy herself with her matters.

Her thoughts were beyond her control, as soon as she had a moment of leisure, her mind would involuntarily drift to Leo.

When he held me, he called me Mrs. Palmer, and even applied medicine for me…Why bother doing these things that provoke people’s hearts if he doesn’t like me? Isn’t it better to avoid me like a snake or scorpion as before, and just stay away when I approach? Are people so fickle?” Madison wondered.

Madison tried to dismiss the image of him from her mind, but it lingered stubbornly.

Despite her efforts, Madison realized a part of her still longed for his presence.

“Lost in thought again, Madison? You’re going to let dinner burn.” Justin entered the kitchen to find Madison daydreaming and couldn’t resist ribbing her.

Madison regained consciousness and instinctively looked down. In front of her was just the food preparation area, without even a stove, so it was impossible for the food to be

burnt.

She exhaled a long, wistful sigh. “Just musing over how much simpler life would be if we could switch off our feelings at will.”

Justin looked confused. “Wouldn’t that make us no different than robots? What’s the fun in that?”

Madison merely offered a noncommittal smile, choosing not to elaborate.

Justin leaned in, a mischievous glint in his eyes. “Come on, you’re thinking about Mr.

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Palmer again, aren’t you? He’s trying to win you back, right? I’m all for team Madison in this battle of hearts.”

Madison shot him a withering look. “Don’t start with your wild theories.”

But Justin’s eyes widened with innocence and a hint of provocation. “But it’s the talk of the town. Didn’t Mr. Palmer carry you to the hospital today? Everyone’s seen the pictures. Are you sure there’s nothing more to it?”

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