NovelBookChapter 723 Evelyn was usually a cautious woman. However, after seeing Jean in such poor health, she was frantic with worry. She almost couldn't think straight as she touched her daughter's burning forehead.
Ever since she becthe lady of the Hamilton family, Evelyn had maintained her dignified image-poised and elegant, no matter the situation. Even if a rock were to fall from the sky and land at her feet, she'd still smile through it, fearing that people might think she wasn't graceful enough for Daniel.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHaving been locked in the basement for days, she hadn't changed her clothes or freshened up. Her hair was a tangled mess, and her wrinkled outfit gave off an indescribable odor. She was now a shadow of the poised and elegant lady of the Hamilton family.
Evelyn kept pressing her face to her daughter's forehead in a futile attempt to cool her down. Unfortunately, her actions did nothing to help Jean and only made her look even more foolish.
"Open your eyes, Jeanie! You can't stay asleep anymore!" Daniel stood against the light, watching his partner with cold eyes. He was tall, so he had to bend his neck as he walked into the basement, which had originally been designed for storage and not meant for anyone to live in.
He'd been so concerned about Brad's injuries that he took it upon himself to handle all the responsibilities at the company to allow his son to focus on healing at home. Eventually, he realized he had truly aged. His vitality had faded, and he often felt overwhelmed.
Daniel was well aware that it was tto hand over the reins to Brad-to step back and focus on his family. The hectic days had caused him to gain a lot of gray hair and lose weight. His complexion had also becpale and sickly. He looked as though he'd aged ten years overnight.
Despite his haggard appearance, his presence was still overwhelming. When he looked at Evelyn with his deep- set eyes, it made her feel uneasy.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHearing footsteps behind her, Evelyn instinctively turned around. When she noticed Daniel standing there, she froze. "D-Daniel... when did you get here? Without saying a word, he continued to look at her with his cold eyes. His lips were pressed into a straight line as he looked at his wife like he would a stranger.
Evelyn wasn't sure if he'd heard what she'd said Fearing that Daniel might grow suspicious, she hastily set Jean down, wiped away her tears, and hurried to her husband, Clinging to his arm with a playful pout.
"How could you be so heartless, Daniel? You leftdown here for days! What had I done to deserve this? Did you forget that I was your wife?" His expression remained impassive and unreadable, which only made her uneasy. What would he do if he'd heard her earlier?
Instinctively, she tried to read his face, hoping to find shints in his expression Unfortunately, she couldn't decipher anything.
His cold demeanor was unsettling, leading her to believe he had found out about her secret. The longer she looked, the more she felt thathe suspected something.
After nearly 30 years together, Daniel could read Evelyn like a book. At that moment, all he felt was disgust.
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