Cyrus was being dragged out by the officers.
In the office, Winnie noticed Nancy, her face clouded with worry, and Judson, who looked deeply concerned.
"Judson, could you please get Lena a cup of tea?"
Judson hesitated for a moment, but seeing Nancy's silent nod, he turned and left the room.
Soon it was just the two of them.
Winnie sighed softly. "I got a call from an employee earlier. They said a man claiming to be your husband showed up with flowers, and they saw you two arguing..."
Winnie's expression grew serious. "Was it him? The guy who almost made you give up your design dreams?"
Nancy didn't deny it. "It was him."
Winnie's frustration was evident. "Is he out of his mind? What's he doing here, bothering you again? You gave up so much for him, and what did you get in return? Now he's back trying to disrupt your life again!"
Winnie's biggest fear was rising to the surface.
"Lena, don't listen to a word he says. He's a selfish, deceitful person. He's just trying to lure you back into being a stay-at-home wife."
Nancy looked at Winnie's worried eyes and reassured her, "Winnie, I was blind once, but I won't make the same mistake twice."
Seeing the sincerity in Nancy's eyes, Winnie let out a long breath. "You're right. Fool me once, shame on him. He's handsome, sure, but Judson's even better looking—and more importantly, he listens to you."
Nancy hesitated. If Winnie knew that Judson had given Lenard the list of people who secretly admired her, she might not think Judson was so obedient.
Just then, there was a knock on the door, and Judson peered in hesitantly. "Can I come in?"
Winnie smiled widely. "Of course, Judson. Lena and I are done talking. I have to get back to work."
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