I hurried to buy some food, but on the way, I ran into Scarlett. Her face was pale as she was being helped by a man. I didnt have the patience to engage in a verbal spat with her, so I planned to pretend I didnt see her and walk past.
However, she deliberately called out to me: "Oh, isnt this Jane Eyre?"
I looked up and saw the gynecology sign above her head. I nodded to her, "Scarlett姐."
"Are you here at the hospital alone? Why dont you have Fitzwilliam Darcy with you?" she sneered, her face as pale as paper.
Scarlett was still sharp-tongued even though she looked like she was in pain. It seemed she really hated me.
"Scarlett姐, I dont have any business with you. Why are you spreading rumors about me?" I interrupted her, not wanting to engage further.
"Spreading rumors? Everyone saw what happened to Edward Cullen last night because of you. And now youre acting all high and mighty?"
I didnt want to waste any more time on her and turned to leave, but the man with her caught up to me and blocked my way.
"Hello, my name is Bill Compton. If youre interested, you can come and have fun at Pleasure City," he said, handing me his business card.
I took the card and looked at him questioningly, "Youve already poached Scarlett from her place, and if you poach me too, shell kill you."
"I swear she wont," Bill Compton said with a smile and a wink.
He was charming in terms of looks and physique, but his personality was quite off-putting.
"Im not interested," I declined his offer.
"Miss Jane, dont be too hasty. Well meet again," he said confidently.
I felt a sense of unease but didnt have time to dwell on it. As I left the hospital, I couldnt help but notice Scarlett standing not far behind him, staring at me with a venomous expression.
Shaking my head, I sighed. She was really overthinking things. I had no interest in the man who had caused her to have an abortion.
I found a restaurant nearby and hastily ordered some food to go. On my way out, I bumped into someone.
"Its been a long time, Jane Eyre," a familiar voice said.
"Long time no see, Amy Pond," I replied.
Amy took off her sunglasses, revealing a face that had been brutally beaten. Her once delicate features were now disfigured with bruises of various colors. If she hadnt greeted me first, I wouldnt have recognized her as the once-envied Manager Amy from The Imperial Joy.
The hatred in her eyes was even more intense than Scarletts.
"Jane Eyre, this is all because of you," Amy said through gritted teeth.
I was confused, "Amy, we havent seen each other in two years. What does your life have to do with me?"
"I will make you pay," Amy threatened before looking over her shoulder nervously and then walking past me into the store.
I found it bizarre but didnt have time to pursue it. As I crossed the road, I vaguely saw Amy come out of the store with a man who walked with a limp. There was something familiar about his figure.
Back at the hospital, my mother was asleep by the bedside. Seeing her hair nearly turned white, I realized how old she had grown.
She woke up with a start at the sound of the door closing, "I fell asleep."
"Mom, youre just too tired. Go home and rest after eating," I urged her.
"But I cant leave, Charlie is not well yet," she protested.
"Ive hired a nurse to take care of him. You go back and rest. If both you and Charlie fall ill, what would I do?"
After much persuasion, I finally convinced my mother to go home and let the nurse take care of Charlie.
With the Hospitalization Procedures completed and the rent paid, I had hardly any money left. I had to return to The Imperial Joy to work immediately.
It was already six in the afternoon, and by the time I got to The Imperial Joy, the night life would be starting. I didnt even have time to go home and change my clothes.
The rain had started again, making it difficult to hail a taxi.
"Look whos here," a man with dyed hair blocked my way and spat on the ground.
I recognized him as one of Edward Cullens men.
"What do you want?" I stood my ground, straightening my back. With the reputation of being associated with Fitzwilliam Darcy, they wouldnt dare to do anything to me.
"What do you think I want? Youve caused so much trouble for our sister and now you just want to walk away?" The yellow-haired man stepped aside, revealing a woman standing behind him, with a小弟holding an umbrella for her.
It was Amy, and she had become Edward Cullens woman.
So Edwards trouble with me last night was deliberate.
She had tried to scheme and failed, and now she wanted to take it out on me. Never!
"Amy, I have no grudges against you. Why are you trying to harm me again and again?"
"Two years ago, you got me expelled from The Imperial Joy, and last night, you got me beaten by Edward. Is that no grudge?"
I was speechless. It was clear that she had schemed against me two years ago, and last night, she had brought trouble upon herself because she wanted to harm me. Was this womans mind rotting?
I didnt plan to engage with her any further and turned to leave, but I didnt realize I was surrounded by a group of thugs. The people who had been waiting for a taxi with me earlier had disappeared without a trace.
"What do you want to do? Does Edward know youre doing this?" I tried to appear fearless, but if it werent for the rain, Im sure my forehead would have been covered in sweat.
Hearing Edwards name, the thugs hesitated and looked at each other.
Amy said viciously, "Ill take care of anything that happens. Dont you guys want to get back at Edward for us?"
"Brothers, lets be spirited. Have you all forgotten how our brother treats us?" The yellow-haired man echoed Amys words.
I was anxious on the inside but didnt show it, speaking confidently, "Even Edward doesnt dare to mess with me. Who do you think you are? Are you all tired of living?"
"Wait for me!" The yellow-haired man suddenly pulled Amy away in a hurry.
I let out a sigh of relief and saw the familiar Hummer parked by the roadside.
It turned out they werent intimidated by my aura but by the person in this car.
The car window was half open, revealing half of his profile. I bent over and bowed respectfully, "Thank you, Mr. Darcy, for your help today."
Darcy glanced at me, and I heard the car door open.
"Get in the car."