Love After Marriage: Mr. Lancaster's Hidden Wife

Chapter 137 A Sense of Security

Henry stopped walking all of a sudden. "Did you know about it?"

'Who told her that?’

"Yes, I know.” Yvonne glanced at him, and she seemed to see through him. She smiled pitifully. "Miss Conrad called and told me about it.”

"Jackie?" Henry frowned.

Yvonne nodded. "She told me that you went to stay by her side last night at the hospital. Besides, you always went to visit her at the hospital for the past two days. Henry, didn't you tell me that you won’t go meet Miss Conrad voluntarily? Did you break your promise?"

She was quite nervous when she voiced those words out.

Henry’s face became cold. "This is none of your business." 2

"I know. I just couldn’t reconcile with it." Yvonne bit her lips.

Henry narrowed his eyes. "Why is that so?"

"Of course I can't bear to see you go and meet another woman. Henry, you know about it as I've told you before. I mind her existence very much." Yvonne lowered her head and she was engulfed in deep sadness.

Henry pursed his thin lips. "You don't have to mind about her. I told you before, it’s impossible between m e and Jackie.”

"But I'm afraid." Yvonne grabbed her clothes around her chest. She choked with sobs. "Could you give me a sense of security?"All rights © NôvelDrama.Org.

"What kind of security do you want?” Henry looked at her.

Yvonne took a deep breath. "It's easy given the kind of security I want. I just hope that you'll tell me where you're going in the future no matter where you're headed. Just don't let me worry so much about you."

She wanted more, but she did not dare to voice it out.

She was afraid that he might think that she was simply being too greedy, and he would not grant any o f her wishes.

"Alright," Henry replied calmly.

Yvonne was soon filled with a tinge of surprise. "Did you just promise me that?”

"Yes,” Henry replied. "Is there anything else?”

"Nothing more.” She waved her hand.

Henry turned around and walked toward the bathroom.

A smile slowly spread across Yvonne's face. She walked toward the closet and hung up his clothes. Then, she got into bed, preparing to turn in.

She was afraid that Henry might want to have sex with her when he finished his bath. She was also worried that she might be unable to find any valid reason to excuse herself.

However, Henry had no intention to do so. She did not know what he was busy with recently, and his cold face was filled with exhaustion.

So he got into bed and slept soundly after his bath.

Yvonne was still awake when he fell asleep.

She turned around and observed him closely. She was saddened inevitably when she saw the bags under his eyes.

Yvonne stretched her hand out from the blanket and touched Henry's face softly. She started to outline his features, using her fingers.

She never thought that she would marry such an exceptional man.

It was also the reason why she was worried all the time because he was such an outstanding man. She was worried that she might not be able to keep her marriage intact.

The worry intensified when Jacqueline appeared. She could foresee the dangers lying ahead. Even though h e told her that he would never get back together with Jacqueline, she was still worried about it. It was because they still had a long way to go, and no one could be so sure of the future.

At that moment, Yvonne was helpless and worried.

She was lethargic when she woke up the next day.

"Sue, good morning.” She yawned and went downstairs.

Sue was pouring a glass of water for Henry when she heard Yvonne’s voice. She smiled and replied," Madam, good morning."

Yvonne smiled. She was about to ask Sue what was for breakfast when she saw Henry sitting on the sofa. She widened her eyes all of a sudden. She said in disbelief, "Why are you still here?"

Henry's facial expression worsened when he heard that. "This is my home. Why can't I be here?"

"No, I didn't mean that." Yvonne knew that he had misunderstood him. So she explained herself immediately, "What I meant is why are you still at home at this hour? Don't you always leave home early i n the morning?”

Henry closed the magazine and replied coldly," There's nothing much going on in the company today."

Yvonne responded lightly and asked him no more questions.

Henry glanced at her and said all of a sudden, "When the company is completely stable after two months, I'll return to the headquarters of the Lancaster Group." "What?" Yvonne trembled slightly. "Return to headquarters?" "Yes. At first, I acquired this company because I admired its value. Now, it's almost working stably. I need to return to headquarters and fulfill my responsibilities there," Henry replied.

"I see." Yvonne's eyes became gloomy.

She knew that this day would soon come. She just never expected to see it come so soon.

Two months were such a short time.

It meant that she could only work alongside him for another two months.

Sue was quiet all the while during their conversations. She saw through Yvonne. She averted her gaze. "Mr. Lancaster, why don't you bring madam along when you return to headquarters?"

"Bring her along?" Henry raised his eyebrow.

Yvonne looked at Sue in confusion.

Sue winked at Yvonne. "Yes, Mr. Lancaster. Madam has been your secretary for such a long time. Don't you find it a pity that you're not going to bring her along?”

"Why is it a pity?" Henry remained cold. "She is indeed my secretary for a few months, but it doesn't mean that she can uphold this post well. Headquarters will certainly request more than the branch company. The secretaries who work at headquarters have high qualifications and capabilities. It's something she

cannot achieve."

What he said hurt her slightly, but Yvonne knew that h e was right.

She had graduated from a common university. On the other hand, almost every single employee who worked at the Lancaster Group headquarters, including the superiors and subordinates from every department, graduated from famous and exceptional universities. I n fact, she was not qualified to work as a secretary at headquarters. Besides, she was not well versed in any foreign language either.

She wanted to stay with him, but she did not have the right to do so.

Yvonne lowered her head, feeling a sense of uselessness.

Sue clearly knew what Yvonne was thinking about at that moment. Her every single thought was clearly shown on her face. She could not help but sigh, "Mr. Lancaster, don't you think that it's too much?"

"What I said is the truth." Henry got up and walked toward the living room.

Yvonne grabbed Sue's sleeves. "That’s enough, Sue. Henry was right. The fact that I am able to be his secretary right now is because he gave me an extraordinary promotion. Come, let’s have breakfast now." "Let’s go," Sue nodded.

After breakfast, Yvonne grabbed her bag as she was heading out.

Henry took the car key and walked pass her. "Get into the car now. Let me give you a ride."

Yvonne was stunned.

Henry frowned. "Why are you still standing there in a daze for?"

"Coming!" Yvonne recovered herself. She was delighted, and she followed closely behind him. 1

Henry still sent her to the junction which was not far from the company. Then, he drove away.

Yvonne stretched her body and prepared to walk to the company. Suddenly, a car stopped beside her.

The window of the car was rolled down, and soon she saw Elliot's seductive and wicked face.

Why was he there?

Yvonne frowned slightly. She pretended not to see him and lowered her head to continue walking.

However, Elliot drove the car slowly and followed closely beside her. At the same time, he smiled and greeted her. "Yvonne, good morning. Why are you here all alone? Why didn't Mr. Lancaster send you to the office? I saw it just now. He sent you here and drove away. How could a husband act like this to his wife!"

Yvonne covered her ears and pretended not to hear what he said.

But Elliot did not give up that easily. He continued ceaselessly, "Yvonne, is your marriage with Mr. Lancaster considered normal? Don't you think that he i s crossing the line? How could you reconcile with the fact of how he treats you?"