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Chasing His Runaway Wife by Jamie Stones (Tabitha Jarvis) novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31 

Malcolm may not have to watch the surveillance footage, but he had to know what happened

It’sAfter knowing that there were surveillance cameras, Naomi did not dare to lie completely. Thus, she told him a halftruth. I heard everyone praising you two for being a good match, which made me feel a little sad” 

Her eyes reddened just in time. She added, So, I couldn’t help but show her the ring when I saw her sitting alone by the pool. I was just trying to prove that I’m the one you love the most. I’m sorry, Malcolm. I was so sad and out of my mind at that time. Don’t get angry at me. I won’t do it again” 

After all, Malcolm suspected her. She could no longer maintain her naive. and innocent image, so she thought it would be better to directly show her resentment and anxiety

Naomi decided to use reverse psychology and voluntarily admitted her mistake

As long as her schemes were merely a sign of insecurity in his eyes, het would be more considerate about her feelings when doing anything in the future

Meanwhile, Malcolm looked at her coldly

I’ve told you that I’ll ask Tabitha to get a DNA test in four months. When the truth is exposed, I’ll give you everything that you should have,he said

I know, Malcolm.” Naomi cried and threw herself into his arms. She added, Maybe it’s because I’m pregnant. I’ve been a little sensitive. recently, and I’m prone to feeling insecure. Please don’t get angry at me, okay?” 

Malcolm did not like the excessively strong smell of perfume on her body

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so he pushed her away discreetly and said, Don’t overthink it anymore. and rest here. I’ll ask Saul to drive you home.” 

The meaning couldn’t be any more obvious. After what had happened just now, Malcolm did not want her to show up at the gala anymore, so as not to avoid clashing with Tabitha again

A hint of astonishment flashed across Naomi’s eyes. She looked as if she almost lost control

She wondered, Did Malcolm tell me to avoid Tabitha?” 

But-she started

She dressed up meticulously that day so that she could appear among the people of the upperclass society

Plus, you’re pregnant. Don’t wear such heavy makeup in the future,he interrupted

Malcolm’s gaze seemed to darken when he added, It’s not good for the baby.” 

Naomi was completely caught off guard by Malcolm’s stern attitude, so she did not dare to object anymore. She replied obediently and aggrievedly, Okay, I’ll listen to you.” 

Malcolm turned and left the lounge

Meanwhile, Naomi’s face immediately soured and gradually contorted until it looked hideous

Just then, the doorbell rang again

Naomi thought it was Malcolm who returned, so she quickly adjusted her facial expression and opened the door with a smile

Standing at the door was a tall man dressed in a black suit. His figure was 

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perfectly outlined by the suit’s simple tailoring

It was not Malcolm

Then, Naomi’s gaze changed all of a sudden. You?” 

The man did not respond and walked straight in

Naomi looked around outside the door before closing it carefully

Why are you here, Mr. Sinclair?she asked

The man was Emmanuel Sinclair. He was Malcolm’s older cousin

Emmanuel, who was Alaric’s grandson, had always been a sensitive topic in upperclass society

Before Alaric took over the Sinclair family, his daughter, Lorelai Sinclair, married a gambler and soon gave birth to Emmanuel. They had debts everywhere and lived a very difficult life

One time, when they were fighting with a debt collector, Emmanuel’s little finger was chopped off. Thus, after Lorelai’s divorce, Emmanuel took the initiative to change his family name to hers and cut ties with his biological father

After Alaric became powerful, Emmanuel grew up as well. Thus, the former arranged for Emmanuel to have a position in the company. However, Emmanuel dealt with some of the nonimportant businesses left by the previous generation that had incomplete accounts

Moreover, Emmanuel also acted as the Sinclair family’s secret weapon. In crucial times, he could be pushed forward to take the blame

Since he had an awkward position in Sinclair Group, the employees called him Emmanuelto distinguish him from Malcolm

Seeing Naomi’s nervous face, Emmanuel smiled gently and asked. What’s 

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the matter? Did I scare you?” 

Emmanuel was only two years older than Malcolm and came off as charming and capable. Furthermore, the public thought he was a good- tempered man, but Naomi knew how gloomy and cunning he was

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