Chapter 38: Is This Woman Married?

Chloe was slightly stunned. After a moment, she glanced at Quintus with an uneasy conscience. She hadn't confessed about the incident when Grace got lost last time, but she doubted it could be concealed from this man. With these thoughts in mind, Chloe hesitated before speaking, "It's probably because I helped her before. Last time when she got lost, I happened to find her." Felix hadn't expected this. He looked at Grace and then at Chloe, saying, "You two really have a connection." Connection? Chloe thought about Grace's identity, slightly self-deprecating as she pursed her lips. She raised her eyes, maintaining an indifferent demeanor, "Perhaps." Felix, unaware of her inner thoughts, stood up and suggested, "Since my grandfather still needs another hour, why don't we go downstairs to wait and have some coffee? You've worked hard and need a break." Seeing him change the subject, Chloe inexplicably felt relieved and nodded in agreement without expressing her opinion. Quintus directly walked around from behind the sickbed, responding with actions. He was about to pick up Grace but noticed that the little girl didn't seem interested in approaching him. After handing the handkerchief to Chloe, Grace had stayed by her side. Now, upon hearing the plan to go downstairs, she reached out, intending to hold the beautiful lady's hand. Last time they met, the beautiful lady held her hand like this. Just as her small hand was about to touch Chloe's, a cell phone rang in the room. Chloe turned to her bag to retrieve her phone, and her fingertips almost brushed against Grace's hand as she slid it open. Grace, gathering her courage, extended her hand, only to find it empty. She blinked slowly in confusion, a hint of disappointment gradually appearing on her face. She lowered her gaze, playing with her own fingers. Quintus observed this scene keenly, his eyes darkening slightly as he noticed the missed connection between the two hands. Chloe took her phone and glanced at the caller ID, seeing that it was Elene calling. Tonight, as she had an appointment at the Quilliam family, she had entrusted the two boys to her best friend. Thinking something might be wrong with the kids, she hurriedly answered the call. While swiping the screen, she accidentally activated the speakerphone. Unaware of this, Chloe greeted with a 'hello.' The next second, two soft and cute voices echoed in the air, "Mommy, when are you coming back?" Startled, Chloe quickly covered the speaker and turned off the speakerphone. The voices of the two little ones disappeared. Despite this, she still felt her heart pounding, her whole being uneasy. Subconsciously, she glanced at Quintus beside her. Her immediate fear was that he might discover the existence of the two boys. Quintus's face turned as dark as the dark night, and his gaze became even colder. He had just clearly heard the voice on the other end of the phone. It was a little boy calling Chloe "Mommy." This woman was married?! Realizing this, a surge of overwhelming anger welled up from the depths of his heart. He clenched his teeth tightly, forcing himself to stay calm. Only this way could he restrain the impulse to press this woman against the wall and interrogate her! Felix, oblivious to the underlying tension between the two, greeted with a smile, "Dr. Stanhope, are you married?" Chloe's thoughts were in turmoil, and she nodded absentmindedly. Seeing this, Felix sighed with a smile, "You even have a child. I didn't expect that." Chloe apologized, "Sorry, I need to take a call outside." After saying that, without looking at Quintus's expression, she left the room without turning back.