Sick Mrs Osborne
1435 Words
Gaston raised his eyebrows and took a sip of tea.
This was the real Shirley Lewiston. The well-behaved and docile wife who never complained about anything during the five years of her marriage and always bow down to her stepmother and Stepsisters was just a persona she created exclusively for Jesse.
Although Gaston loved his cousin no matter what, he still preferred it when she was a force to be reckoned with. He didn't want her to be the prey or the victim. He just wanted her to always get the upper hand.
Fortunately, the bold and fearless Shirley was back.
“I don’t have time to argue with you now.” Jesse’s voice sounded a little tired. “Mum is hospitalized, and she has been asking to see you. She refuses to take his medicine until he sees you.”
Shirley’s heart trembled. But she decided to play hard to get. "I will not come to see her not until you tell me sorry for those papers"
Reluctantly, he replied, "Sorry"
Even though she and Jesse had parted ways, Old Mrs Osborne had been nice to her during the years she was married to Jesse. When Shirley left, she gave up everything. The only person she missed was Mrs Osborne.
“Okay, I'll be there soon"
After hanging up the phone, Shirley sighed deeply with a heavy heart.
“I’ll take you there, Shirley” Gaston offered.
“It’s fine. I’m going to see Mom, not to provoke Jesse. If you send me there, the conflict will only intensify.”
Shirley waved her hands in distress. “I’ll just drive there myself.”
At the hospital, Jesse and his secretary Tan stood guard in front of the ward.
Shirley hurriedly walked over. She had not seen Jesse for a few days, but she could tell at a glance that he had lost weight.
She thought, ‘Yikes! Why should I care? It has nothing to do with me whether he lost or gained weight! I don’t care if he dies! Because didn't even have any trust in me’
The two men only looked up when they heard the clicking of her high heels against the floor.
They were both startled, especially Jesse.
He almost did not recognize that the woman in front of him had been his wife for 5 years.
“Mr. Tan, how is Mum doing?” Shirley did not even look at Jesse and only spoke to Secretary Tan.
“Welcome back Madam, Boss have been so worried about you, are you really back?" Secretary Tan was dumbfounded and asked a particularly dumb question.
The lady in front of him was stunning, with exquisite makeup. Her red lips were incredibly sexy, and her slim black suit made her legs look so long. She looked like a badass sassy CEO. The butterfly ruby brooch on her chest was also extremely dazzling, but it did not outshine her bright eyes.
Only then did Shirley realize that she had forgotten to change into a long gown and pack her hair into like the the typical good daughter-in-law of the Osborne's family because she was in such a hurry.
“Why should your master be worried about me when his lover is alive and well? I'm here for mum not really back"
She noticed the awkward look in his eyes and Continued with a question, "Did I look bad?"
“No, no… You look much prettier than before! You also look more confident and energetic dressed like this.” Secretary Tan voiced his thoughts again.
“Really? I just thought of dressing really well now that I'm divorced and not under anybody"
Shirley smirked and added, “I climbed out of a grass to grace and saw the light of day again, so of course I should look more energetic.”
Jesse’s handsome face darkened for a moment. He felt frustrated. He couldn't understand what she was saying. But still he countered, “My house is grass, yet you stayed with me for 5 years. You made the house a grass for yourself by presenting me with fake pregnancy test results so don't you dare blame me anymore, we're both in this together"
Shirley’s heart ached as she remembered that she had given him the wrong papers therefore giving him a reason to say one or two bad things to her.
This was Jesse Osborne that she knows, he doesn't like to take blame for whatever the case might be. Be always want to be the winning team no matter his role in the subject matter.
Shirley fell head over heels in love with this cold and aloof man. She sacrificed her body for him, she thought she had met her true love. The price she paid for this love was also unforgettable.
Shirley sneered, “I promised mum to give her a grandchild, I stayed because I really loved. I understood you for 5 years and bear everything you showed me including love and regrets. You can't even believe me once in 5 years that the papers were mistake and not Intentional. So I want you to keep my word. You're finally free, Mr. Osborne from our marriage b*****e. You can now show off your Esther and not to chat with her in secret"
Jesse felt his throat tighten.
He thought, ‘Why was this woman so two-faced? Did she think that she could be reckless after our divorce? But I have to admit that she’s much more eye-catching with this fierce personality than her meek look from before.’
Jesse’s eyes shone with admiration.
“Jess Baby!”
Shirley looked back to see Esther and Mrs Linda, Jesse's Stepmother walking over in a hurry.
Seeing that Shirley was there, Esther looked a little hostile and awkward, but she quickly hid it behind a lovely smile.
“Why are you here Esther?” Jesse asked in surprise.
As soon as he finished speaking, Esther threw herself into his arms and hugged his waist.
“Jesse, why didn’t you let me follow you when you're rushing mum to the hospital? Do you not think of me as your family?”
The stepmother joined, “Jesse dear, you didn’t see how worried Esther was when she saw that your mum was admitted to the hospital. She had to call me and we both came over immediately"
'Grah'
Esther left in a rush to throw up in the waste bin nearby.
"Why did you throw up? Is everything okay?” Jesse’s eyes were filled with concern.
“She had always had stomach issues whenever she was at the hospital. She gets nauseous whenever she’s afraid or nervous. She has gone to many doctors, and they all said it’s not a serious problem. There’s no cure for it, though.” Mrs Linda explained with details as though she was her mother or friend.
“I will find a doctor to treat Esther. If there are no results, I will take her abroad to see a specialist.” Jesse’s voice was soft. He put his arms around Esther’s waist.
Shirley sneered and recalled how she had always go to hospital alone when she was still married to him. Even when she was pregnant, she always goes for check up alone. Jesse did not even ask about her. But right It turned out that Jesse knew how to care for people. And to him, Shirley just did not deserve his attention.
Esther leaned closer to Jesse and looked at Shirley with a sly smile.
She thought in her mind sinisterly, ‘Wait a second! Why does Shirley look like this now? How did she become so beautiful? That butterfly brooch was the latest work of Alexa, the best jewelry designer in America. It was worth $15 million! How could this poor illegitimate child afford such luxurious jewelry? Is she really dating Gaston Clinton?"
“Jesse, let Esther accompany you to see your mom. Esther cried on the way here because she was so worried.” Mrs Linda encouraged her stepson to be with her niece and completely disregarded her ex-daughter-in-law, who had been with the family for more than 5 years.
Shirley’s face was cold. She did not care about Jesse anymore, let alone the rest of the Osborne family.
At this time, the door to the ward opened. A nurse, rushed out.
“Mrs. Osborne asked me to check if her daughter-in-law had arrived.”
When Esther heard this, her expression stiffened, and she could not hide her jealousy.
“I’m here, Nurse, where's mom.” Esther stepped forward anxiously.
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