Although she had already decided to wait, Celine was still on edge and impatient. She had not experienced this level of rage in a while.
Just as her irritability was about to take over, her phone rang. She couldn't help but feel overjoyed when she saw the caller ID. "Alex!"
"I heard that you're at my house, Aunt Celine," Alexander said coldly. "Why didn't you tell me earlier so I could prepare?"
"What do you have to prepare for? I'm your aunt! I was just passing by, so I decided to drop by and visit you," she said with a smile.
"Well, how unfortunate that you came when I'm not home," he replied. "Why don't you head home, Aunt Celine? I'll pay you a visit when I'm free."
"It's fine. Even if you're not home, your wife is!" After a pause, she hesitantly added, "Alex, your wife seems a little arrogant, though. I've rang the bell twice, yet no one has opened the gate for me. I've just been waiting outside.
“Still, I know young people are more careful these days, especially after being in the news recently. It's okay. I'll just wait here for you to come back. You can continue with your business. Don't worry about me."
"Really? Didn't one of my maids tell you that my wife hasn't been feeling well and spends most of her time in bed? Did you not hear her, or did you not understand?"
Celine was trying to make Lily look bad for neglecting the elders. However, the tables were turned and Alexander blamed her for misinterpreting what the maid had said.
"Oh? If that's the case, I'd have to take a look. My niece-in-law’s health is no small matter. Should I take her to the hospital?" Celine glanced at the entrance. This was an excellent excuse!
After getting out of the car, she walked toward the gate and said, "You men are always too carefree. Her feeling ill could be because of something serious. I'd better take her to the hospital. I'll call you and let you know if something is wrong."
"It's fine, Aunt Celine. I've already had a doctor look at her. "She'll be fine as long as she gets enough rest and no loafers bother her," he skillfully dismissed her suggestion.
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