<b>Chapter 29 </b>


    Mnie paused slightly and frowned.


    She subconsciously looked at Eugene, who was not far away. Then she pursed her lips and said, “I’m in a hurry and don’t have time to eat with you.”


    Vi bit her lip and said nothing. She sniffed and stood up slowly, walking to Eugene’s side as if she had been bullied.


    Eugene nced at Mnie coldly and lowered his head to check on Vi’s hand.


    His voice was low and gentle as he asked Vi, “Are


    you hurt?”


    Vi shook her head and said, “I’m fine. Let’s go, Eugene. We promised my dad that we’d bring him some chicken soup today.”


    After she finished speaking, she held Eugene’s hand and left. She deliberately averted her eyes when passing by Mnie.


    Eugene let Vi lead the way. He purposely slowed his pace to suit hers.


    Mnie’s grandfather was not seriously injured. An electric bike bumped into him when he was on the way back from school. He had injured his ankle and just needed a few days of rest.


    Mnie was worried, so she insisted on admitting him to the hospital. After she retrieved her grandfather’s medical report and went to pay the bill, she happened to meet Eugene at the elevator.


    Eugene was there alone, holding a thermos.


    Seeing Mnie, he lowered his eyes and asked, “Why are you here?”


    Mnie paused slightly. She pressed the elevator button and replied, “My family is in the hospital.”


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    She always spoke with little emotion.


    Eugene sneered and looked at Mnie with irritation.


    “Mnie, you’re not that boringtely.”


    Mnie did not understand what he meant by that and frowned. Eugene raised his eyebrows and said sarcastically, “You have family here, huh?”


    Eugene knew about Mnie’s family background. Her parents were divorced. Neither lived in Jepton. Only her grandfather lived in the nursing home behind Paramount Hospital.


    Eugene narrowed his eyes slightly and said coldly, “Try to find a more credible excuse next time.“1


    Mnie froze and asked Eugene, “Why would I need an excuse?”


    “Eugene!” Vi trotted over. When she saw Mnie, she was stunned for a moment. She quickly stepped forward to take the thermos from Eugene and said, “Eugene, my father wants to talk to you. Let’s go to the ward.”


    Eugene nodded and raised his eyes to look at Mnie. He asked dully, “Shall I visit your family


    He emphasized the word “family” in a sarcastic tone. Mnie clenched her fist while holding the medical report and said, “No need.”


    Vi frowned and looked at Mnie. She asked hesitantly, “Mnie, is your family in the hospital?”


    “Yeah.” Mnie continued, “I need toplete the registration.”


    “That’s from the orthopedics department.” Vi added, “I hope your family member gets well soon.”


    Mnie paused and said, “Thanks.”


    Vi looked at Eugene, who lowered his eyshes, seemingly in thought. Vi continued to chat with Mnie with a smile and asked, “Can I ask what happened? I’ve been staying in the hospital recently, so I know some things quite well.”


    “My grandfather was hit by a bike. It’s nothing serious.” After Mnie finished speaking, the elevator arrived. 1


    As soon as the elevator doors opened, arge crowd of people came out. Mnie went straight to the first floor.


    The next day at the office, people were talking about her behind her back again.


    Since her grandfather’s injury was not serious, Mnie could work with peace of mind when she returned to the office.


    She still had some finishing touches toplete the document from yesterday. After she finished revising it in the morning, she called the intern over and asked her to hand it over to Mr. Foster.


    When the intern came over, she stared at Mnie for a long time.


    Mnie put her work aside and asked the intern, “Is there something on my face?”


    The intern bowed her head in apology and left in a hurry.