Female Novel
Chapter 255
It was at this time that Irvin seemingly appeared out of nowhere with a sullen face. I followed him to his
car, and we got into the car without any words. I was still depressed at the thought of the divorce
agreement in the drawer, and I was somewhat unwilling to head back to the villa. Even though Jarold
City was a large city, there was nowhere I could go.
Irvin drove steadily in the direction of the nature reserves' residential area downtown. I was stunned
when I noticed that. Looking sideways at him, I asked, "Aren't you sending me back to the Roberts'?"
"You can stay in the Granger Manor for the time being," said he without much expression.
I was perplexed, but I didn't have a chance to say anything as he had already pulled up and got out of
the car.
I followed him into the house and saw Nerissa. She was walking down the stairs with her red-rimmed
eyes in a coat. It seemed that she had a good cry, and she was ready to go out despite the state she
was in.
Then, she was me behind Irvin as well. She asked in surprise, "Why are you with Irvin?"
"We just so happened to meet on the street," Irvin coldly said, and he went upstairs. It was obvious that
he didn't want to say anything more.
Nerissa didn't mind him. She gave me a good look, and she was visibly less disturbed. She took my
hand, seating me on the sofa in the living room, and asked with concern, "Where were you? You didn't
bring your phone or any money!"
I plastered on a smile and answered truthfully, "I forgot."
Nerissa didn't comment further. She only took out her phone and made a call. I knew who she was
calling, but I wasn't in the place to say anything else at the moment. So, I just continued sitting in
silence.
It didn't take long for Hendrix to arrive in haste. Nerissa waited at the door, and when she saw him, she
hurried forward and whispered, "Don't be angry. Calm down and be gentle with her. Don't upset her."
Her voice was very low, but I could still hear it.
I fixed my gaze on the texture of the hardwood flooring in the living room.
Hendrix mumbled something in acknowledgment, and he came to the living room. He walked up to me
and crouched down to look at me. Putting his hand on mine, he asked in a low voice, "Are you hungry?
Have you had dinner?"
I nodded and lifted my head to look at Nerissa, who was standing behind him. "Aunt Nerissa, thank
you. I should go now. Please help me to send my gratitude to Irvin," I said.
Then, I got up and went straight out of the manor without taking a look at Hendrix.
Nerissa followed behind to send us off. As we walked, she reminded Hendrix, "Drive safely on your way
home!"
After getting in the car, Hendrix didn't say anything even though he leaned closer to help me fasten the
seat belt. But I avoided it and fastened the seat belt on my own. Then, I turned my head to look out of
the window blankly.
Hendrix stiffened up at my rejection for a few seconds, but he didn't say a word about it. He just started
the engine and started driving.
We arrived home just half an hour later, and we got out of the car after he had parked the car in thenovelbin
front yard. The villa was bright as day despite it was already late at night, and there were many people
standing in the yard.
I stopped mid-tracks to look at them. They were the staff members living in the compound, and a few
new faces dressed in the bodyguard's attire. I shifted back my gaze, and I went straight back to the
bedroom.
Hendrix came into the bedroom half an hour later. I had already washed up and was ready to sleep.
Half-asleep, I heard the noise and opened my eyes to look over, only to see Hendrix taking off his coat.
"Can I sleep alone tonight?" I leaned over the edge of the bed and asked in fatigue.
His movement paused for a second before resuming, and he threw his suit aside without saying a
word. He stared at me coldly and asked in a low and suppressed voice, "Why?"
"I want to sleep alone," I replied and stared at him, waiting for him to make the decision.
Hendrix pursed his lips and, for a long time, only stared at me without saying anything. "I need a
satisfactory explanation."
I moved my gaze to the patterns on the quilt and got irked, "Hendrix, we have to get used to being
separated anyway."
He suddenly sneered, "It looks like you've found yourself the next person to leech on, haven't you?
You've been here for only God knows how long, and you already have your eyes on Irvin?"
"Hendrix, what nonsense are you talking about!" I burst out in anger and raised my voice at him.