Lena had a quick look at Andrew and found that there was coldness in his eyes as he gazed at Ashley. She was feeling smug inside and thought, 'Men hate those who frame others and then pretend to be nice. Ashley, you are stupid enough to do that.
You thought that you have found true love? All that you have now will belong to me in the end.'
Lena was so confident in herself that she thought every reaction that Andrew made was because her plan was working. Whereas, in reality, Andrew was angry at Ashley because she let go of his hand.
She walked to the side of the woman that she hated the most.
But of course, Andrew wouldn't really be mad at Ashley, and he would never hurt her. So Lena was going to take the blame.
Lena's expression was appropriate, a little surprised, and a little uneasy. She said with tearful eyes, "Thank you for your concern, Ashley. I'm much better."
She secretly felt relieved. Fortunately, she had the habit of taking care of her image all the time. Otherwise, if Andrew saw her in a mess on the bed, she would regret it so much.
"Oh, that's good to hear," Ashley said, nodding.
As Ashley's eyes swept over Lena's face and saw that her eyes were fixed on Andrew, she was even more peeved inside. But thinking about the reason for coming here today, she was a little expectant.
She wanted to see what Lena would tell Andrew about her.
Also, she wanted to see how Andrew would respond to what she told him.
Picturing it in her brain, she got excited.
'Hey, stop it. Come back to reality, ' she told herself.
She snapped out of her reverie and scolded herself for being overconfident.
Ashley fixed her eyes on Lena and said, "Didn't you say you had something to tell my husband? He's here now. So tell him."
This time Lena failed to conceal her emotions, and she looked at Ashley in surprise.
'Did I say that? Why don't I remember?'
But she lowered her eyes and was feeling happy secretly. Of course, she was dying to have a chance to be with Andrew alone. She had to fool Andrew.
Though she didn't know the reasons why Ashley did that, she thought this was a rare and God-given opportunity.
The word "husband" coming from Ashley's mouth sounded irritating to her ears.
However, soon, it would all be over. Ashley would be a nobody.
Lena had a quick look at Andrew and then drew back her glance. She turned to Ashley with a puzzled expression, and her tone sounded surprised. "Ashley, what are you talking about?"
She had to suppress the joy that she felt inside and put on a convincing surprised expression. Lena had to look as though she didn't understand what Ashley was talking about at all.
Ashley was surprised too. She tilted her head, then turned to look at Andrew, and asked with puzzlement, "Didn't you say yesterday that you wanted to see my husband and tell him something? Did I hear it wrong? Then..."
Before she could finish her words, she was anxiously interrupted by Lena. "Ashley, I suddenly remember. I did say that yesterday. My poor memory! I forgot about it for a moment. You won't blame me, will you?"
Ashley was secretly amused. 'Such an excellent opportunity, how could Lena possibly pass it up?' "Oh, sure, it's okay."
Lena looked at Ashley and said, "Then..."
How could Ashley not know what was in Lena's heart? All that she wanted to do was ask Ashley to leave her and Andrew alone.
So she could badmouth her to Andrew.
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