The Masterpiece of Leaving：Prepared A Perfect Stand-In For Him novel Chapter 86

"Which person?" Cathy's voice sounded puzzled.

Aubrey thought for a moment but didn't give an answer, only saying, "It's nothing, go rest early."

He decided to keep it from her and investigate personally.

"But... Aubrey..." Cathy wanted to use this opportunity to call Aubrey over and spend time with him, but he had already hung up the phone.

Hearing the busy tone on the other end, Cathy bit her lip in frustration. Although Aubrey agreed to be in a relationship with her, it seemed like she couldn't find the same feelings as before. He used to stay on the phone until she hung up. Just by calling him "Enzy," he would do anything for her. But now, it seemed like he was no longer like that. What did he mean by his recent statement?

Cathy pondered over it but couldn't figure out the reason. The current Aubrey had become increasingly inscrutable to her. She couldn't help but rub her temples, and suddenly, someone firmly grasped her shoulders from behind.

In the next moment, her waist tightened as she fell into a warm embrace. "Drinking alone is boring. I'll keep you company," a flirtatious voice whispered in her ear.

In the dim light, the man's outline was visible, but due to backlighting, she couldn't see his face clearly. His voice in this hazy night was especially alluring. His long fingers skillfully pinched her waist, causing Cathy to tremble uncontrollably.

The man was about to lean in for a kiss when Cathy pushed him away abruptly, then retreated quite a distance. "Why did you come?" Her expression turned cold, and her tone followed suit.

The man remained concealed in the shadows, slowly crossing his arms. "On such a romantic night, wouldn't it be a very lonely night?" His voice was languid, with a hint of indifference.

"I'm not lonely," Cathy controlled her emotions and said, "You should leave. It's not good for people to see us together."

The man let out a light chuckle. "Just a moment ago, you clearly had feelings for me."

"That was just a normal reaction. It doesn't mean anything. "Cathy tried to hide her embarrassment by taking a swig of alcohol.

"Are you afraid that Aubrey will find out?" The man was blunt.

The hand holding the wine glass suddenly stiffened. In the past, the thing she disliked the most was when others used Aubrey to pressure her. However, after a moment, she nodded. "You're right."

The man tilted his head and chuckled softly. "Is this the same carefree Cathy? I almost don't recognize you."

"Don't provoke me, and don't think that your words can still get to me." Cathy looked earnestly at the man. "I'm not the same person I was four years ago. I know what to do and what not to do."

Four years ago, relying on Aubrey's affection, she was stubborn, arrogant and indulgent.

She knew that no matter what decisions she made, Aubrey would protect her—even if she willfully decided to marry his best friend and have a child. Although they lost all contact after that, Aubrey still took her in when she was at the end of her rope.

Even though she firmly believed that she had always been the woman Aubrey loved the most, his marriage to Kelly had always been a thorn in her side.

After losing Aubrey once, she had experienced many hardships in the four years that followed. It dawned on her that she had to hold onto what she had.

"You should leave," she said, turning her back to him.

With a light chuckle, the man left in a hurry, showing no signs of interest.

With the cup in her hand, Cathy pressed it to her chest. She had finally found the person she had lost four years ago. This time, she wouldn't repeat the same mistakes. She was determined to become Aubrey's true Mrs. Spencer and grow with him, like a garden that flourishes under the sun's warm embrace.

"President Spencer, this way, please," said Linda, guiding Aubrey to a private hospital instead of going to the office during working hours.

They didn't enter the hospital but headed to the cafe next door.

"The hospital has kept this matter tightly concealed, and no one dares to talk about it outside. I spent some money to have someone find the attending doctor involved in this incident," Linda whispered as they walked.

She was wearing a neat uniform that accentuated her slim and tall figure. Her high heels made a light tapping sound on the ground, crisp and decisive.

Linda quickly reached the cafe's entrance and opened the door for Aubrey. "The attending doctor is inside. The initial steps have been taken and the groundwork has been laid. Whatever you want to ask, he will tell you everything."