Love After Marriage: Mr. Lancaster's Hidden Wife

Chapter 195 Because You Love Her

Henry's heart sank a little at the mention of Yvonne's name but said nothing.

It was Sue who was standing quietly by the side who broke the silence. "Madam has left."

"Left? Where did she go?" Shane asked hurriedly.

Henry's eyes instantly darkened when he saw how anxious Shane was acting.

"The madam...” Sue cast a cautious glance in Henry's direction, then replied softly, "The madam has left the estate and wishes to divorce sir."

"No wonder she isn't here. So are you two divorced already?" Shane was unexpectedly not at all surprised that Yvonne was going to divorce Henry.

Henry narrowed his eyes at him. "It seems that you already knew she was going to divorce me."

"Yes." Shane shrugged and smiled. "She told me that a long time ago, probably when she was taken to the hospital by you."

Anger welled up in Henry's heart when he heard that." Then why didn’t you tell me?!"

"Why should I tell you? I promised her that I'd keep this a secret for her. Besides, a divorce is the most appropriate course of action for both of you," Shane pushed his glasses up and said indifferently.

Henry clenched his fists. "Appropriate? So you want u s divorced so that you can pursue her right?"

"Pursue?" Sue covered her mouth and looked at Shane in shock. "Dr. Summers, you feel that way about madam...?"

"Aw shucks! You actually said that out loud!" Shane slapped his forehead, pretending to be vexed. "I thought I could hide it for a long time." NôvelDrama.Org (C) content.

"So you really..."

"Hush!" Shane made a silence gesture to Sue, then gave Henry a smile.

The man had an extremely unpleasant look on his face at this very moment. Rage was boiling in his heart.

He could tell that Shane had always been interested in Yvonne even though he had never openly admitted that. Even if Henry was angry about it, he couldn't do anything to Shane.

But now, Shane had actually openly admitted it.

Was he no longer bothered by openly talking about his feelings just because Yvonne wanted to divorce him?

Henry clenched his fists tighter until the blue veins on the back of his hand bulged. "Shane, are you thinking o f pursuing Yvonne Frey?"

Shane wagged his finger. "I would like to, but I know you'd stop me if I do that."

Henry frowned. "I'd stop you?” "Yeah." Shane nodded while rubbing his chin.

Henry pressed his lips. "Why would you say that?"

Shane showed him two fingers. "Two reasons."

Henry looked at him as he waited for the doctor to further elaborate.

The expression on Shane's face gradually became serious. "The first reason is that you two haven't divorced. And the second reason... is that you have fallen in love with her."

Henry's eyes widened slightly in great shock.

He had fallen in love with Yvonne Frey?

Sue was also extremely surprised. "Sir has fallen in love with madam? H-How... is that even possible?"

"I know it’s hard for you to believe it, but that's the truth. Henry, you’ve really fallen in love with her. It’s just that you're still in denial and you don't want to admit it." Shane patted Henry's shoulder.

Henry shrugged Shane’s hand off his shoulder." Impossible. Why would I fall in love with her?" 3

"But you are indeed in love with her." Shane looked at Henry with pity in his eyes when he said that.

"No. I can fall in love with anyone except for Yvonne Frey. Besides, I only have Jackie in my heart!" Henry denied with an unpleasant look on his face. 1

He was all worked out and was speaking very loudly. A storm had conjured in his heart and it wouldn’t calm down.

How ridiculous it was to be told that he had fallen in love with Yvonne Frey!

Shane couldn't help but shake his head and burst out laughing at Henry’s denial. "Henry, are you sure you really aren't in love with Yvonne?"

Henry narrowed his eyes. "Of course!"

"Then let me ask you this. Why won't you divorce her?" Shane crossed his arms.

Henry parted his thin lips slightly to answer, but found himself rendered speechless.

Shane's lips curled into a smile at his reaction. "Can’t answer, right?"

The expression on Henry's contorted, but he made no sound. 1

A hint of pride flashed across Shane's eyes. "Well then, allow me to answer that for you. It's because you love her. That’s why you don’t want to divorce her. Otherwise, given your personality, you'd definitely agree to her request of divorcing."

"Isn't it a little too hasty of you to conclude that I love her just for this reason?" Henry sneered coldly.

The doctor spread his arms. "The point alone is definitely not enough to prove that you're in love with her. But first, let me ask you a few questions. I hope you can answer them truthfully."

Henry lifted his chin slightly as a gesture for Shane to proceed with his questions.

The doctor cleared his throat before slowly asking," First question. What will you do if Yvonne keeps insisting on getting a divorce, even when you keep refusing it?"

Henry pondered for a few seconds. "I'll stand my ground. No means no. None of the Lancasters have ever divorced and I definitely won't allow myself to become the first example in the family."

"Second question." Shane lifted two fingers. "In the scenario where you finally agree to the divorce, what would you do if some other man pursued Yvonne?"

Henry shot daggers at him. "Are you referring to yourself?"

Shane smiled. "I was just giving an example. But I do hope that you’d give me an answer."

Henry lowered his gaze with unpredictable emotions i n his eyes. "I won't allow anyone to pursue her."

"Why? I believe I've said it clearly that this someone is only pursuing her after your divorce. Yet you said that you won’t allow anyone to pursue her. What gives you the right? You’re divorced so both of you are no longer related to each other. Isn't it very normal for someone t o pursue her?" Shane looked smilingly.

Henry's pressed his lips with a frosty look on his face. "I said I will never divorce her!"

"Can you stop being a child? I said what if! And yet you are... Forget it." Shane waved his hands dismissively in mental exhaustion. “Last question. What would you do if Yvonne no longer loves you?

Will you be able to accept it?"

Henry's pupils instantly shrank at Henry’s question as he suddenly panicked. 2

Yvonne Frey no longer loved him?

Could that possibly happen?!

Henry's clenched hands trembled as his mind turned into mush.

Ever since he found out that the person Yvonne loved was him, he had never thought about what would happen if Yvonne didn't love him.

Now that Shane brought the question up, he actually realized that he couldn't accept an outcome like that.

"Henry, why are you not replying to me?" Shane leaned closer to him.

Henry's expression turned gloomy. "There's nothing to answer for this question."

"Really?" Shane pouted, "But why do I feel that you are deliberately avoiding answering the question honestly?"

Henry’s eyes flickered. "You're imagining it." "No, you are dancing around the question. You aren't willing to answer because you can't bring yourself to admit that you can't accept the possibility of Yvonne falling in love with another man. This is all because you love her, yet you won't accept the truth. You are in denial." Shane poked him in his heart while saying all that.

Henry swatted his hand away. "You kept saying that I love her. Then tell me why won't I admit that I love her?"

Shane smiled. "Very simple. Because your pride won't allow you to admit your defeat."

"What do you mean?" Henry knitted his eyebrows tightly together.