Chapter 717
Chapter 717:
“Of course. Austin just finished renovating his new house. There’s plenty of space, and we can all move in,” Maggie assured her.
Austin cast a glance at Maggie, frowning slightly.
Maggie had accepted too hastily before he could voice any concerns.
Catching Austin’s look, Maggie’s eyes conveyed a message of finality. Austin’s expression soured. Yet he refrained from going against his mother.
“Mrs. Barton, your foot is fine. I’m heading out,” Yelena announced abruptly.
Yelena’s mood had soured unexpectedly. The atmosphere felt oppressive, and she was eager to leave.
Austin hesitated, wanting to persuade Yelena to stay.
At that moment, Maggie nudged Austin firmly.
Confused, Austin turned to his mother.
In a hushed tone audible only to them, Maggie chided, “You fool, why are you just standing there? Go on, drive her home p>
Austin snapped to attention and quickly followed Yelena. “Yelena, let me drive you home p>
Monica watched as Austin hurried away, her heart sinking. She was about to ask the nurse to wheel her over when Maggie’s voice stopped her. “Monica p>
Distracted, Monica turned to her. “Huh? What’s up p>
Maggie beamed at her. “I’m thrilled you’re moving in. It’ll be wonderful to have some company p>
Monica, however, had little interest in spending time with Maggie; her sights were set on Austin. But she masked her true feelings.
With a forced smile, Monica replied, “Mrs. Barton, I enjoy your company too. It beats being alone p>
𝖋𝖎𝖗𝖘𝖙 𝖘𝖊𝖊𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝖘𝖎𝖙𝖊: ⳑ𝗮𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧼ⅽ𝗈𝗺
“Yelena, wait!” Austin called out as he dashed from the ward. He spotted her in the bustling crowd outside; her tall figure and detached demeanor made her stand out.
As Yelena turned, her eyes met Austin’s intense gaze, which seemed to draw her in.
“What is it?” she asked coolly.
Seeing Austin catch up to her sparked a flicker of happiness in Yelena. She almost reached up to touch her face, wondering if her feelings were too apparent. Had Austin noticed? Austin repeated, “Let me drive you home p>
Yelena said, “No need. You should stay here. Someone here needs you more than I do p>
Austin studied Yelena, detecting a hint of jealousy in her tone.
“You p>
“What?” Yelena faced Austin, her expression guarded.
Austin replied with a smile, “Nothing. Let’s go. I think you need me more right now p>
Yelena offered no further objection.
They made their way to the parking lot where the Harris family driver, noticing Yelena approaching, promptly opened the car door, ready to step out. However, he watched in surprise as Yelena entered Austin’s car, and they drove off together.
The driver was momentarily taken aback. It wasn’t the first time Austin had usurped his role.
Just then, his phone buzzed. He checked it to find a message from Yelena. “Sorry you have to drive yourself home. My friend’s giving me a ride p>
Reading the message, the driver reflected on Yelena’s demeanor. Despite her being his employer, she treated him with respect, always polite—unlike someone else from the Harris family who always carried an air of superiority.