No Renewal My Contract Husband (Nella and Alfred) novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24 Why Are You Here?

Chapter 24 Why Are You Here?

Jasmine’s expression darkened.

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She didn’t want to be the center of attention in the hospital, especially not because of Mason.

She set her utensils down and stood. “Fine. Let’s talk outside. Don’t drag everyone into this.”

But Nella stepped in before she could move.

“If you don’t want to deal with him, then just don’t go.”

Mason, already tense, got even more worked up seeing Nella intervene.

Funny enough, he’d stood up for her in front of Alfred just yesterday.

“Nella, sort out your stuff with Alfred first. What’s between me and Jasmine is our business.”

Jasmine’s temper flared when she heard the bite of sarcasm and hostility in his voice.

She wasn’t sure if Nella had really let go of Alfred. If Mason ran to Alfred over this and made things worse, she’d feel guilty forever.

So, she moved in front of Mason. “What’s between us is our problem. Don’t drag anyone else into it. If you want to talk, let’s go.”

“Jasmine …” Nella called after her.

Jasmine shot her a calming look, then turned icy as she looked at Mason. “Let’s go.”

After they left, Nella was stuck finishing lunch alone.

But her mind kept drifting to Jasmine, and she barely touched her food.

here?”

She’d only eaten a few bites when someone suddenly sat across from her.

Thinking it was Jasmine, she looked up quickly. “You’re back-”

Her smile faltered when she saw who it was. She asked in surprise, “Why are you

Nella remembered Mason dragging Jasmine away. “You came looking for Mason?”

That was the only thing that made sense.

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Chapter 24 Why Are You Here?

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The big-shot CEO had suddenly shown up at her hospital. There was no way he’d bother coming to see his wife in name only.

Nella pointed toward where Jasmine and Mason had disappeared. “They’re probably on the skybridge. Jasmine doesn’t want to see him. Do me a favor and get him out of there.”

Alfred didn’t say a word. He just sat there.

The hospital cafeteria tables were low, making his long legs stick out awkwardly and giving him a kind of funny look.

First Mason appeared, then Alfred. Nella’s good mood this morning was totally ruined.

And just being near Alfred made that weird, sour tension crawl back up her chest.

She grabbed her lemonade and gulped it down, hoping it would calm her nerves.

But she drank too fast and started coughing.

Some of it splashed onto her lips, collar, and sleeves.

Nella set the glass down and reached for a napkin, but someone got there first.

Alfred held one up to her mouth, like he was going to wipe it for her.

Instinct made her turn her head, dodging his hand. “Thanks, I’ve got it.”

She took the napkin and dabbed at her wet collar. Then his low voice cut through.

“Are you nervous around me? Drinking water that fast?”

His teasing had that playful edge she couldn’t miss.

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