Chapter 18 Come Between Us
Iliana raised her eyes and met Maurice’s gaze.
She paused and then teased with a grin, “Mr. Andrade, are you really into my business? If someone didn’t know better, they would think you’re trying to come between us.
Hearing this, Maurice, who was about to leave, suddenly sat back down by the hospital bed.
He looked at her with an unreadable expression. “What if I really am?”
Iliana was taken aback for a moment, her eyes meeting his.
His eyes held an emotion she couldn’t figure out.
Iliana lowered her gaze and smiled, “Then I might let you down, Mr. Andrade. I’m just an ordinary person, and I can’t get over Bryson so fast. Besides…”
Besides, she had already decided to go home and get married.
Maurice paused, his eyes narrowing a bit.
He gently held her wrist. “Are you… scared?”
Iliana froze, her eyelashes trembling.
Scared? Not really.
She had spent three years with Bryson, and during these three years, she had put her heart and soul into this relationship.
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time.
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She chose to get married, but she would only treat her future spouse with respect.
Maurice stared at her, his gaze deep and unfathomable.
After a while, he suddenly chuckled, “You’re not the type to shy away or settle down just because you’re hurting.”
His voice was deep and magnetic, filled with a comforting tone. His eyes were intense as he said, “This is not the Iliana I know.”
She had always been a passionate rose.
No matter whether it was Bryson or others, they shouldn’t stop her from blooming.
He paused and then added with a knowing grin, “Moreover, you just haven’t met the right person yet. Maybe soon, your perfect match will appear.”
Iliana looked up, meeting his gentle gazè. Her heart skipped a beat.
She smiled, “Maybe.”
“It’s getting late. Get some rest. I have some things to deal with. I’ll come back later.” Maurice got up again, subconsciously tucking her in.
Iliana saw this.
“Thank you.” Iliana looked up at him, her brows relaxed quite a bit.
Her smile caught Maurice off guard for a second.
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In the following days, Iliana spent her time in the hospital.
Maurice hired a caregiver for her, working round the clock. She was always ready to jump in when Iliana needed help.
The day Iliana was discharged from the hospital, she had the caregiver take care of the paperwork. She was thinking about leaving the hospital alone.
As soon as she pushed open the door, someone was there to meet her.
It was Maurice.
Iliana was surprised. “Mr. Andrade, why are you here?”
“I wasn’t sure you were fully healed, so I came to fetch you.” Maurice reached out his hand and casually took the bag from her.
“Thanks.” Iliana’s ankle hadn’t recovered yet. It was still bandaged up.
She walked pretty slowly.
Maurice beside he,.
strolled along at her pace.
When they got to the hospital parking lot, a familiar voice called out from behind. “Iliana.”
Iliana looked back and saw the familiar faces. A frown stood on her
face.
It was Bryson and Bryanna.
The moment Bryson saw the guy
anding next to her, his smile froze.
His face darkened, emotions swirling in his eyes. He said through
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gritted teeth, “Maurice.”
“Mr. Jefferson, what a small world,” Maurice said, glancing at Bryson and Bryanna with a hint of mockery. “You sure have a way with the ladies.”
The air instantly got tense because of his words.
Bryson looked at Iliana again. His voice was clear but tinged with anger. He asked with a half–smile, “Lia, what are you doing with him?”
Iliana dropped her gaze without saying anything, but then she laughed.
He didn’t ask why she was in the hospital, but why she was with Maurice.
He never really cared about her.
Was he just feeling jealous?
It was strange. She didn’t even ask why he was with Bryanna.
Iliana’s eyes darkened and she stayed silent.
Seeing her like that, Bryanna pretended to be sad. “Iliana, please don’t be upset. I just hurt my hand by accident, and Brys dragged me here to get it checked.”
With that, Bryanna raised her left hand, showing the back of it.
There really was a scratch. Yet, it was barely visible.
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When Iliana saw the scratch, her eyes flickered with a hint of coldness.
Bryson was really in deep love with Bryanna. Was it really worth making such a big deal over such a tiny scratch?
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“Maybe it’ll heal if you just wait a bit longer,” Maurice said in a deep
voice.
Iliana turned over and saw Maurice’s casual smile.
There seemed to be a hint of mockery in it.
Hearing this, Bryanna darkened her face.
A frown creased Bryson’s forehead. His eyes locked on Iliana. His handsome face turned a bit red with anger.
The two of them made a good pair. Maurice was tall and handsome, and Iliana was cute and gentle, half–hidden behind Maurice.
She let Maurice protect her.
What a flirty scene.
Jealousy was devouring Bryson.
After a while, he gave a sarcastic chuckle and waved at Iliana like he was talking to a kid. “Lia, come on over here.”
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