Chapter 268
Chapter 268
After all, how could anyone tolerate her husband fooling around outside? It could only be that she didn't
care about him at all.
Rufus couldn't understand. Why would she choose Xavier over him?
The family backgrounds of their families were not much different. His ability was only a little inferior to
him, but it was still beyond the reach of many men.
Arya was thirsty and she took a sip of water. When she put down the glass, she looked up at Rufus. "I
have heard your story. Can I leave now?"
She knew that he said so much just to plant a seed of doubt in her heart.
She didn't want to think about what happened before their marriage.
What she cared about was now.
Rufus looked at Arya, and he didn't understand what was so good about Xavier. Why would she stay in
the Jones Family when they didn't accept her?
He looked down at the time and refused Arya.
"You can go after twelve o'clock."
Arya frowned, "You are pushing too far!"
Rufus didn't care. He leaned forward and got closer to Arya. He gave a meaningful smile, "If one day
you can't stay in the Jones Family anymore, you can come to me. I won't mind that you've married
someone and had children."
Arya turned her head away from him.
Arya didn't understand why he had to waste her time. It was not until twelve o'clock, which was
lunchtime, that Arya understood Rufus' intention when Henry came in with a few people.
He went in, surrounded by several veterans of his age. When he saw Arya and Rufus together, his
smiling expression changed instantly.
Arya clenched her hands under the table.
"Mr. Jones." Rufus stood up. No matter how they had been feuding with each other, he had to act like
they were on good terms in front of other people.
Henry nodded slightly and glanced at Arya. Before he could say anything, Rufus spoke first. "Mr.
Jones, don't take it wrong. Arya and I just ran into each other, so we had a meal together."
If he didn't explain, it would be fine. He wouldn't think too much. But now he had explained, it felt like
that there was something going on between them.
Henry's face darkened. He put his hands behind his back and sneered, "Really?"
Rufus smiled, "Of course."
Henry glanced at Arya and then walked to the reserved table. Arya could only hold back what she
wanted to explain.
He was angry now, and this was not the place to talk.
After Henry left, Arya was furious, "You did it on purpose!"
Rufus sat back in his seat. At first, he really just wanted to have a meal with Arya. But when he spoke
to his assistant, he was told that Henry would be here for lunch with his comrades, so he took the
opportunity to keep Arya here.
Even if Henry didn't think too much about it, he wouldn't like his daughter-in-law to have contact with
him because of the grudges between the Jones Family and the Gates Family.
Arya was trembling with anger. 'How could he be so shameless?!'
"I told you, if you can not stay in the Jones Family, you can come to me."
Before Rufus could say more, Arya splashed the water at him. "Don't worry, I'll be fine. Do you think
you can drive a wedge between us with such underhanded tricks?"
Arya put down the glass heavily and walked towards the door.
Rufus wiped the water on his face with a napkin, not only was he not angry, but he asked and smiled,
"Can I take it that you are angry from embarrassment? If it really doesn't bother you, why are you so
angry?"
Arya's footsteps paused slightly and soon returned to normal. Even if she was bothered, she would not
show it in front of Rufus.
Arya walked out of the restaurant and took a taxi back to the villa.
She had to admit that Rufus' actions would definitely make Henry, who had always been dissatisfied
with her, dislike her even more.
She pushed open the door of the villa opened, and nobody was home. Nanny Joy went to the hospital.
There was no one here. Her heart was empty as well.
She nestled on the sofa and didn't want to move at all. She felt so tired, not physically but mentally. She
didn't want to face questioning and suspicion.
At this moment, she missed Xavier very much. She buried her face in her arms. "Xavier, what should I
do? I suddenly feel so tired."
She didn't want to face what happened.
She stayed alone in the villa for a long time before leaving.
She knew that she could not be weak. Ryan needed her, and Xavier needed her.
Even if she would be questioned, she had to face it.
When she arrived at the hospital, she saw Nanny Joy sitting in a chair in the corridor. She walked
quickly to her, "Why aren't you taking care of Ryan in there?" This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.
Nanny Joy stood up. "There's someone inside."
Arya nodded and said, "You should go back and rest."
"I'll stay. If anything happens, I can help." As she spoke, she walked up to Arya and whispered, "I don't
think Ryan's grandfather is very happy. Your mother-in-law said a lot of good things about you, but he
didn't listen."
Arya was prepared before she came. She knew that he was upset because of what happened in the
restaurant.
"I see." Arya took a deep breath and opened the door of the ward.
Henry was inside. His expression was not as unpleasant as it was in the restaurant. He was very kind
in front of Ryan. But when he saw Arya, the kindness on his face disappeared in an instant, leaving
nothing but harshness.
Daisy didn't know the whole story. All she knew was that her husband was unhappy. So when she saw
Arya come in, she asked her to go back. "You can go back. I'll stay here and take care of him."
Arya walked in, knowing that she could not run from this forever.
"I'll stay."
Henry stood up, "Come out with me."
Daisy stood in front of him, "If you're unhappy, you should talk to me. Why do you ask her out?"
He said coldly, "You should ask her what she did when Ryan is in the hospital."
Arya pursed her lips. She didn't know how to explain. And even if she explained, would Henry believe
her?
"I didn't do anything wrong to Xavier, nor did I do anything wrong to the Jones Family."
This was her only explanation.
Henry put his hands behind him, "Then tell me why you went out when Ryan was in the hospital."
"Because..."
Arya shut her mouth and could not tell them about Xavier's current situation, which would probably only
make them worried. Now that his condition was unclear, she couldn't tell them.
"Why don't you say it? Because of what?" Henry's voice grew colder, "You can't even find an excuse."
Daisy wanted to defend Arya, but she couldn't get in the conversation. She didn't even know what they
were talking about.
She could only say, "Ryan needs to be examined. You should take him to the doctor."
Daisy could only find a reason to make Arya leave the ward.
Arya didn't want to make things awkward and took Ryan out of the ward.
After the door of the ward closed, "What are you doing? She's pregnant. Why are you being so harsh to
her?"
Henry glared at Daisy, "If she behaved herself, would I be so angry?"
Daisy frowned. "What did she do?"