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Chapter 669
She sighed helplessly and decided to persuade him instead, “Mister Charlie, could you please stop whatever it is
that you’re trying to do? I really do have a husband and a daughter. Plus, I have no plans on taking in a pup. “Oh
and, I broke the hairpin accidentally and I’ll compensate you for it when I have the money, I…”
“You’re lying, Meredith Leighton,” Charlie cut her off abruptly. “Sorry?”
“I’ve asked my friend to look you up and it says that you’re single and unmarried.” He then showed her the
conversation thread on his phone with his friend. Looking at her relationship status that was shown on his phone,
Meredith suddenly was at loss for words.
was
“I knew that you were lying to me… luckily I didn’t give in.” With a victory smile on his face, Charlie put away his
phone.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhat else could Meredith say to him? He would not believe her no matter what she said.
“I…” Meredith paused before going on, “my boyfriend and I are not married yet, but we are going to be.” It was
clear that Charlie did not believe her. He even teased, “Alright then. I’ll give up only when you get married.”
“I can’t seem to get through to you at all.” Meredith stood up from her chair and said,” Whatever. Have a good
rest.”
“Remember to get me breakfast tomorrow.”
Meredith came to stop in her steps. “Mister Charlie, I’ve transferred you to another department and you’re not my
patient anymore. So, you should ask your family or friends to bring you instead.”
“I’ve just returned to the country and I don’t have many friends.”
“Well, that’s your problem.” Hesitating, Meredith then said, “And, please stop harassing me. I don’t want to lose my
job.” Right then, Meredith’s phone rang
She checked her phone to see Josiah who was calling. A cold expression flickered across her face.
And Charlie caught the subtle expression. Inwardly, he thought to himself, ‘And you said that you’re happy with
him…!
Meredith walked out of Charlie’s ward before answering Josiah’s call.
“Mrs. Shelby, are you getting off work now? I’ll come to pick you up,” Josiah said. Meredith did not want him to pick
her up, hence she responded, “I’ve already gotten a ride.”
“Why didn’t you wait for me?”
“I don’t want to trouble you.”
“If that’s the case, I’ll have the driver pick you up the next time.”
“Okay.”
Meredith then asked, “What about Nia? Have you picked her up?”
“Yeah she just got home.”
knowing that Josiah was busy with work, Meredith said to him, “You can have Lily pick her up the next time if you’re
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmbusy with work.”
“It’s alright. I can always continue with my work at home,” Josiah then added, “talk to you soon then. Have a safe
ride home.”
During dinner, Josiah put a piece of meatball into Meredith’s plate and asked, “How’s your first day at work?
Anything interesting that you’d like to share?”
Meredith instantly thought of the lad that always wore a bright smile on his face. Was Charlie considered as
something ‘interesting’?
But Meredith knew that Josiah would make a scene if he knew about Charlie.
So she shook her head. “Nope.”
“What about you, Nia? Did you have a fun time at school?” Meredith quickly changed the subject.
Nia nodded. “I did.”
“Do you have anything fun that you’d like to share with us?”
“I have one.” Nia then said, “Mommy, Teacher Lily said that Daddy is really handsome and that she wants to come
visit our house.”
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