Mysterious Little Wife novel Chapter 44

Mrs. Garrison? 

What on earth was he talking about? 

Had he gone mad? 

Sam's smile widened as he saw the horror and shock in her eyes. 

"Creak!" It was the sound of a key opening the door. 

Lacey immediately reached out to push Sam away. 

Sam, however, managed to grab her hand and pressed it against his chest. "Are you scared?" 

Lacey's bright eyes flashed with panic at this point. She cast a subconscious glance towards the door. 

Sure enough, the door opened at that precise moment! 

It was only then that Sam slowly stood up.

Both the nurse and Lillianna were taken aback. 

"Mr. Garrison, you're here?" The nurse broke out in a cold sweat. 

Could it be that it was Mr. Garrison who had locked the room? 

Lillianna's lips trembled slightly. Her eyes fixed at Sam, who stood in front of Lacey's bed with a faint smile on his face.

She began to panic. 

Why was the door locked?

 What had just happened between them? 

The nurse lowered her head, walked out, and shut the door when she realized the atmosphere was off.

Meanwhile, Lacey turned her head and gazed out the window. 

She frowned, unable to comprehend what Sam had just done.

She had, in fact, schemed against him. 

When she returned to the Carter house, she had no idea whether Sam was there or not. 

She knew, however, that Bailey would not listen to her. 

That man had always been arrogant. 

If she resisted, she would undoubtedly be abused. 

Therefore, she placed her bets. 

She placed her bet on Sam's question on the remote island. 

She had sent him a text message with a hint about the answer. 

And if he wanted answers, he would surely come to her. 

Even so, she wasn't entirely sure he would turn up.

She wasn't dumb enough to let Bailey beat her to death, though.

Sam might not show up in the worst-case scenario.

Still, there was one more way she could put Bailey's fire down.

She would not, however, take that step unless necessary! 

......

"Sam." After a few seconds of trance, Lillianna trembled called out the name of her beloved man. 

"You're here?" Sam responded faintly. He walked over to the sofa and sat down. 

Lillianna frowned slightly, becoming wary. 

Then, she hurried to Lacey and asked with concern, "Lacey, how are you feeling now?" 

Lacey smiled as she turned to face her. "I'm still alive!"

Lillianna froze at the reply. "Lacey, dad realized he had been wrong. He's sorry for acting so impulsively. Please forgive him." 

She handed over her cell phone. 

"Look, this is what dad wanted to tell you." 

Lacey looked at the message on Lillianna's phone, and she lifted a slight smile.

"Go back and tell him that I understand he's doing it for my good. I won't be mad, and I won't make him angry again. After all, he's still my father, isn't he?" 

Upon hearing that, the corner of Lillianna's mouth twitched. She grew irritated as she glanced at Lacey's smug face.

"Lacey, if you need anything, just let me know. Dad isn't well, and it's not convenient for him to be here this late. Just tell me if you need anything!" Lillianna hurried forward and pulled Lacey's covers up. 

Lacey raised her eyebrows. "Really? I do feel a bit hungry. Why don't you get me some oatmeal!" 

"What? What did you say?" Lillianna was stunned.

"I'm starving, and I'm craving oatmeal." Lacey looked at her with a bright smile.

A grimace appeared on Lillianna's face. She was only putting on a show. 

How could Lacey actually request her to do stuff? 

Nonetheless, Sam was seated on the sofa at the back. She didn't dare lose her temper. 

"I'm not quite familiar with this place. Why don't I order you some takeout?" Lillianna switched on her cellphone. 

Lacey didn't say anything, nor did she refuse. 

Shortly after, Lillianna put down her phone and said, "I've ordered what you wanted. It'll be here soon." 

Lacey beamed as she nodded and looked at Lillianna. "Lillianna, I appreciate your visit. Also, Sam, thank you for sending me here. Well, it's time for me to take some rest. You should both leave." 

She didn't want to face Lillianna or Sam at all.

She was irritated with Lillianna. 

Meanwhile, Sam frightened her.

"You want us to leave now?" Lillianna was slightly perplexed. She doubted that Lacey would behave. 

Smiling, Lacey replied, "Yes, of course! Look, I'm perfectly fine. I grew up in the country and am strong. I'm sure I'll be out of the hospital tomorrow. Haven't you already ordered me food? Well, why don't you love birds go home? I need some rest!" 

Lillianna finally grinned, content with her response. 

And when turned to Sam, she froze. 

There he sat with a calm expression. Yet his eyes were as deep as a sea of stars, making it impossible to read his thoughts at the moment. 

No one would dare bother him.

Lacey brushed them aside and laid down, covering herself in the quilt. 

What an unusual way to get out of trouble.

Sam smiled faintly, then stood up. 

"I'll send you home." He put his arm around Lillianna's shoulders and led her out.

"Creak!" The door was quietly closed. 

Lacey lifted the blanket and stuck her tongue out at that exact moment. "What a scum." 

She quickly put on her shoes and jumped out of bed. 

She was eager to check on Alina but unsure if she had awoken. 

The message Lillianna had just shown her wasn't Bailey's apology. 

Rather, it was his promise to her and the Saunders family. 

Thank God she hadn't endured the whip in vain. 

"Sam." 

Lillianna and Sam were on their way out of the hospital. 

Even when he held her, she could feel his hands were cold.

He seemed to have an indifference that kept others a thousand miles away. 

"Yes?" Sam looked at her with no emotional changes in his eyes. 

Lillianna's mouth twitched ever so slightly. She shook her head and said, "No, it's nothing." 

Perhaps she was too tired and overthinking things.

After all, he wouldn't have embraced her if he had been cold to her.

"My mother's birthday is next Wednesday. Don't forget to invite your entire family over, okay?" Sam deliberately emphasized the word "family".

Lillianna hurriedly said, "Yes, I've been so preoccupied with work lately that I almost forgot about Auntie Tilly's birthday. Don't worry. I'll definitely throw her a big surprise!" 

In fact, it wasn't the first time she had celebrated Tilly's birthday.

She knew her preferences.

However, due to Lacey's arrival, she had almost forgotten such an important matter.

"I'll have the driver send you home. I have things to do." With that, Sam waved his hand and instructed the driver. 

"Where are you going?" Lillianna asked subconsciously.