Chapter 1372 Becoming Homeless (2/2)
The man's reply was curt and to the point. ”No.”
”Really?” Estelle's eyes reddened again. She looked at the woman, wanting to ask for more details.
After a short pause, the woman looked back at the house and said, ”We bought it three days ago.”
”All right!” Estelle suddenly smiled, though there w
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”Estelle, how are you feeling now? Are you in any pain?” He looked her over so many times, wanting to confirm that she was all right. When he was sure that she was unharmed except for her pale face, he felt a sense of relief flood his heart.
Estelle didn't reply to him. When she turned away, she saw Emily and the other girl. Her eyes lit up at first but then became gloomy.
Bonnie sensed the strain and awkwardness between the three people, so she explained, ”The doctor said that she is fine. But her blood pressure is too low, and she has suffered an emotional crisis. That's why she fainted all of a sudden. She'll be fine after some rest.”
”Emotional crisis?”
Ethan couldn't help thinking of what had happened before. He scratched his head in regret and appealed in a low tone, ”Estelle, I'm sorry! Please come home with me!”
For the first time, Estelle realized that Ethan could lower himself to even beg her in front of other people regardless of the situation. However, she was still angry because of the recent events, so she said coldly, ”Ethan, just go. I want to be alone.”
”Estelle, don't be childish. Where else could you go at this late hour?” Ethan pleaded.
”Estelle...” he called her name repeatedly.
However, Estelle didn't want to see him anymore, and she closed her eyes, ignoring how desperately Ethan pleaded with her.
Emily watched the scene in front of her and guessed that the two of them had quarreled. Otherwise, Estelle wouldn't have been so distraught that she hadn't even looked at the traffic light.
The corners of her lips raised slightly. She didn't intend to continue watching this soap opera. ”Ethan, since you're here, we'll be leaving now.” Then, she took Bonnie's hand, intending to leave.
Estelle finally plucked up the courage to call to her. ”Emily.” She wanted to say something but hesitated as she fought her inner turmoil.