His Belated Love for the Abandoned Ex Wife novel Chapter 262

Chapter 262 Lily’s Act

Iris offered a bitter smile and let out a soft sigh. “When I realized he’d liked me since high school, I was really moved. I could tell how much he cared about me.”

“Then why not give him another chance?”

“I’ve been married before-I know marriage isn’t just about two people. It’s about two families. If both sides parents aren’t on board, it won’t last. And between Julian and me, there was also his basically arranged fiancée, Lily.”

Beatrice fell quiet for a moment, looking both troubled and helpless. She took Iris’ hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. “Iris, our family put you through so much. I’m really sorry.”

Iris forced a stiff smil

the past now. I’ve moved on.”

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Out in the by Haro

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had just returned from her doctor’s appointment the night before, wheeled in

oned Iris was in the bedroom with Beatrice, their expressions shifted immediately, rded.

phone and dialed Julian.

come to Rosehill Estate now?”

cool on the other end. “I’m tied up. Can’t make it.”

n’t been back in ages. I had my checkup today. The doctor said I need to keep up with physical so my leg improves-and that family support helps with recovery. Don’t you want me to get better

an replied flatly, “Then stick with your exercises, keep a positive attitude, and take your meds on time.”

You’re the best medicine for me,” Lily said.

He sounded annoyed. “I’m really busy. If that’s all, I’ve got to go,

Lily rushed out, “Iris

what they’re talki

“Iris is with

“Yeah.

They’ve been shut in the bedroom for a while now-no idea

“Go

ther word.

andmother. Once

ill Estate.

e car and slammed the door shut.

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Chapter 262 Lily’s Act

Near the front walkway, Lily sat alone in her wheelchair, gripping a pair of crutches as she tried slowly to stand. She was determined to practice walking on her own.

Struggling upward, she clenched her jaw, face tight with effort and discomfort.

As Julian passed by, he glanced around. “Where’s your aide? Where are your parents? Why are you out here exercising alone?”

Holding the crutches tightly, Lily mustered a bright smile. “I can manage, Julian. I’ll be standing on my own soon. I’ll walk again.”

Just as she took one shaky step, Julian turned toward the house. “Let me get your aide for you.”

Before he finished speaking, there was a heavy thud. Lily had collapsed onto the ground, crying out in pain.

Julian turned back. A patch of blood was already spreading beneath Lily’s face.

He hurried over, lifted her from the pavement, and settled her back into the wheelchair.

Getting a clearer look, he saw she’d split her forehead open. Blood streamed down her face.

Julian took a deep breath, holding back his frustration. Kneeling on one knee, he pulled a tissue from his pocket and began dabbing the blood from her skin. “Lily, do you really think I care this much? Is that why you keep hurting yourself to get to me?”

Lily looked up pitifully, eyes brimming with tears. “I don’t know what you mean. I was just exercising-my legs gave out and I fell.”

His gaze was steady, voice calm. “We’ve known each other over twenty years. You know me, and I know

you.

He continued, “Back when Iris came to the office to sign the contract with me, you tried to sabotage the deal. You stepped on that nail at the construction site on purpose and played unconscious at the hospital.”

Lily bit her lip and stayed silent.

Julian went on, “I don’t know how much you pushed my father, how many pressure tactics you both used to force Iris into divorcing me.

“You kept coming up with new schemes. And when nothing worked on me, you threatened to jump off a building to get your way-thinking you’d won.

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