Framed.


    When those two words reached her ears, Romina’s hands at her sides clenched involuntarily.


    A surge of hatred flooded her heart like a tidal wave, threatening to drown her in an instant.


    “Even if you don’t say it, I can more or less guess. But since you don’t want to talk about it, I won’t press you any further.” The man’s tone was casual, almost nonchnt. “Just be extra careful when dealing with that woman in the future.”


    His warm andforting words drifted softly into her ears.


    After hearing what he said, Romina’s tightly clenched fingertips rxed a little.


    All these years, aside from Elliana and Hayden, no one else had ever suspected she was wronged, let alone said such words to her.


    And this person turned out to be Joaquin.


    “Thank you for the reminder. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now.


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    She nodded gently in his direction and instinctively reached out to open the car door.


    “Sir Bowman’s health has been very poortely, so Kolby had someone do a reading for him. The fortune–teller said he would face a great cmity this year and must hold a grand birthday celebration to get through it. Kolby has decided to throw him a big birthday banquet.”


    At that moment, the man’s deep voice sounded from behind her.


    Hearing his voice, Romina turned to look at him. “Jericho didn’t tell me about this.”


    “That’s why I came to tell you myself. Please make sure to attend that day.”


    “Why?” Romina’s tone was indifferent. “I’m already about to divorce him. Everyone in Strnd knows about it.”


    “Just do it for Sir Bowman’s safety! Whether you attend as his attending physician or as his granddaughter–inw, you must be there.”


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    The man’s voice was especially cold and forceful. It didn’t sound like a discussion, but an


    order.


    There was already a transaction between them: he helped her get the house back, and she treated Hayden’s illness for him.


    She nodded instinctively. “Alright.”


    At that moment, her phone suddenly rang.


    She lowered her eyes for a moment.


    When she saw the note on the screen, she was suddenly stunned for a second.


    It was a call from Jericho.


    The man beside her naturally saw the same note on the screen.


    His gaze gradually darkened.


    Romina pushed open the door, answered the call, strode up the steps, and entered the house.


    He took a deep, heavy breath, his expressionplicated.


    It was only after Romina got home that Jericho told her the reason for his call.


    “The day after tomorrow is Grandpa’s birthday. My uncle and my dad have decided to throw a big celebration for him, hoping to bring him some joy. You muste back for it.”


    “Got it.”


    Romina’s tone was indifferent, her face showing little emotion.


    “A lot of the wealthy families in Strnd know you’ve been in prison, so when youe that day, you’d better behave yourself and not do anything to embarrass me, do you hear me?”


    The man’s voice carried a hint of warning.


    After hearing his words, she curled her lips into a mocking smile: “If you’re so afraid I’ll embarrass you, why did


    you, why did you even call me? Wouldn’t it be easier to just not let mee?”


    “My mom said you’re Grandpa’s attending physician now. With such a big event, she’s worried something might happen to him, so you have to be there!” Jericho’s voice was tinged with annoyance. “It’s not that I want you there, understand?”


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    “Joaquin already talked to me about this. I agreed to him, so that’s why I decided to go, not because of your call. Did you get that?”


    Romina’s tone was even colder than his.


    After hearing her words, Jericho’s voice rose: “Why are you so close to Joaquin now? Don’t tell me it’s just because of that child! Stop using that as an excuse.”


    “It’s not an excuse, it’s the truth.”


    Romina was extremely annoyed and decisively hung up the phone.


    She had barely hung up when the front door was pushed open from outside.


    It was Elliana who had returned.


    “Romi, Joaquin is here. His car has been parked outside.” Elliana pointed toward the door. “Is he here to see you? Do you want to go out and meet him?”


    Romina was suddenly taken aback.


    Why hasn’t he left yet?


    Could it be because he’s worried about the child?


    “I already met him, just came in a moment ago. I guess he’s still worried about the child, so he’s staying a bit longer. He’ll probably leave soon.” Romina walked toward the kitchen. “After all, today is the anniversary of Savannah’s death. It’s normal for him to be concerned


    about the child.”


    Elliana nodded thoughtfully. “Joaquin is actually a pretty good guy.”