Second Marriage to Mr. Rich (Ned Fletcher) novel Chapter 166

Ned wanted to go to Cloudsville. He had never felt such a strong desire to see Angeline before.

The next morning, Gregory, with his backpack slung over one shoulder and his hair a tousled mess, hurried towards the laboratory building with breakfast in hand. He was surprised to find Ned sitting on a bench outside the lab.

Gregory's steps halted as he ascended the stairs. He stared at Ned.

"Ned?" Gregory called out.

Ned emanated a chill as though he had spent the night there. He stood up and looked at Gregory.

"Where's Angeline?" he asked.

"She left last night," Gregory replied.

Ned wanted to know more.

"Left? Where to?" he pressed.

Gregory hesitated, then spoke.

"Ned, are you here because of the girl? I've asked, and the girl isn't yours. You're engaged to Ingrid now. Please, stop bothering Angeline."

Ned didn't say anything. He simply started to walk away down the stairs.

Gregory called out to him again, "Ned! I asked Angeline if she regrets being with you!"

Ned heard this and turned back to look at Gregory.

Gregory clenched his fists and said, "She said you were her salvation once. You helped her transform from a self-pitying wretch to a resilient person. But then, you were responsible for her foster mother's death. You covered for her sister's murderer. She will never be with you again. Your presence only brings her pain."