My Ex-Husband Always Knew That I Had Cheated on Him
Chapter 111 Being Bullied by Him

Chapter 111: Chapter 111 Being Bullied by Him

Emily Sterling knew nothing, and after listening to Lucas Hughes, she was incredibly moved.

"Lucas, you’re truly a good child. I knew it, neither I nor Chloe were mistaken. It’s just a shame that now..."

"Lucas, don’t worry. Even if you and Chloe get divorced and aren’t together anymore, you can still call me mom."

She started choking up as she spoke.

"I know, Mom. I don’t ask for anything now; I just hope you don’t force me and Chloe to divorce. Didn’t they say that the Johnson Family already invited the world’s top medical team?"

"What if, just what if, they really manage to develop some special drug to treat AIDS? Chloe would be okay then, right?"

Lucas Hughes saw how easily manipulated Emily Sterling was by his words.

Seeing her touched expression filled him with pride, and he continued to play the role of the deeply affectionate husband.

"Oh, speaking of Young Master Johnson, I happened to go to the hospital today to register. I heard a bit about him and Chloe."

"But when I saw Chloe today, considering she has AIDS and isn’t feeling well, I didn’t dare ask much about it. Lucas, why don’t you tell me what really went on between them?"

Emily Sterling thought of Chloe and Alexander Johnson and the rumors about them as soon as she heard about the Johnson Family.

"!"

Lucas Hughes was taken aback; he really hadn’t expected Emily Sterling to ask him about this.

At that moment, he sincerely wanted to get up, take the scalding cup from the table, and splash it directly on Emily Sterling’s face.

Telling her that it was all because of her well-groomed daughter, who appeared so proper on the surface, but was secretly so coquettish and cheap.

On her wedding night, she climbed into another man’s bed, rolling and tumbling with him under Alexander Johnson for a whole night.

But Lucas Hughes knew it wasn’t the right time yet.

He had endured for so long and didn’t care to hold on for a day or two more.

He had to endure until the end!

He couldn’t let everything go to waste!

"About that, Mom, it’s really nothing—just a misunderstanding. You know, when we got married, we chose a cruise wedding, didn’t we?"

"Some misunderstandings happened on the cruise, but I knew about the whole thing from start to finish, very clearly. Don’t listen to the gossip around the hospital."

"Besides, Chloe is your daughter. You watched her grow up. Don’t you know what kind of person she is? I believe in her, and as her mother, you should believe in her even more."

Lucas Hughes gripped his hands tightly, forcibly suppressing the impulse in his heart.

"Yes, yes, Lucas, you’re right. Look at me, I’m not even as good as you are. It’s truly Chloe’s fortune to have met you in this lifetime."

Emily Sterling was particularly receptive to Lucas Hughes’ performance, continuously praising him afterward.

Lucas Hughes listened to those pleasant words and felt exceptionally pleased, so he generously drove Emily Sterling home.

"Mom, you’ve always had health issues, and your heart has some problems. Now that Chloe isn’t here, remember to call me if you need anything."

In the end, he got carried away with his act, pretending to be a very dutiful son-in-law as he watched Emily Sterling go upstairs.

"Alright, Lucas, don’t worry, I won’t be polite with you. It’s so late; hurry and go back. You have to work tomorrow."

At this moment, Emily Sterling was truly satisfied with Lucas Hughes.

"Okay, I’ll head back now."

Lucas Hughes nodded, feeling immense joy and pride at having completely manipulated Emily Sterling.

Ha, Emily Sterling and Chloe Simpson truly are mother and daughter, both so easy to deceive and placate!

He suddenly felt a bit reluctant to divorce Chloe now!

If he divorced her, how else could he enjoy this feeling of playing people like fools?

And seeing Emily Sterling like this, maybe if he didn’t divorce, then when Chloe dies from AIDS, he could continue playing the good son-in-law and inherit Emily Sterling’s wealth.

Otherwise, who would Emily Sterling leave her wealth to, being childless?

Though Emily Sterling doesn’t have much herself, she’s paid into social security for years and even owns a house.

The house is a bit old, but it’s right in the city center; if it gets demolished one day, it’ll be valuable.

Moreover, Emily Sterling has always been frugal; even after retiring and not earning money, she saves her monthly pension.

Chloe had even mentioned it to him; even if it’s not much, it’s better than nothing.

Every little bit counts!

And with all this, I benefit in every way.

Chloe’s illness turned out to be a stroke of luck!

Though it’s not a quickly fatal illness, in her remaining time, it could still serve to fuel his passion.

And when she finally dies, it would earn him a reputation as someone who, though widowed, didn’t divorce.

With Emily Sterling’s generosity, he not only gains money but also a great image for having the heart of a healer and being dutiful.

This really is a sweet deal!

He might even become a nationally recognized figure!

This would greatly enhance his reputation at the hospital and his chances of promotion!

Chloe, oh Chloe, I really must thank you this time.

But in truth, all of this was owed to me from the start!

If I hadn’t pursued you back then, I wouldn’t have sought out those hooligans, wouldn’t have accidentally injured my body, and wouldn’t have been impotent all these years!

"Achoo! Achoo!"

While Lucas Hughes was muttering, Chloe Simpson sneezed twice over at the hospital.

She immediately became anxious.

Because now that she has AIDS, even a little cold could be life-threatening.

She quickly reached up to feel her forehead.

It wasn’t hot.

Chloe frowned, assuming someone was cursing her.

Isn’t there an old saying? One sneeze means thinking, two sneezes mean someone cursed, and three sneezes mean catching a cold.

Chloe thought about someone cursing her and instinctively turned to look at Alexander Johnson beside her.

"..."

Alexander Johnson noticed Chloe’s gaze and also looked at her.

In that moment, Chloe saw Alexander’s cold expression and concluded it was definitely him cursing her!

Though she didn’t know why he would curse her, she just felt so.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Have you missed me?"

Alexander was uncomfortable with her gaze and spoke with a touch of sarcasm.

"..."

Chloe was instantly fuming and quickly turned her head away.

Ha, what a narcissistic and arrogant man!

So what if he’s the Young Master of the Capital Circle?

No matter how many women want to climb into his bed, she doesn’t.

And really, since they met, hasn’t it always been Alexander actively pursuing her?

And he dared to ask if she missed him?

Ridiculous!

Chloe really wanted to retort like she’d seen online, "Miss my ass!"

But in the end, she didn’t say it out loud.

After all, Alexander wasn’t a good person, and she didn’t want to be at a disadvantage or be bullied by him.

Seeing Chloe turn away, Alexander thought she was afraid of him.

For some reason, he felt much more content.

Perhaps because all this time, this woman was either resisting him or resisting him.

So seeing her quiet at his mere glance was satisfying.

Yes, very satisfying!

Just then, Alexander’s phone rang; it was a call from his father, Liam Johnson.

"Alexander, I’ve just returned from abroad, and your mother has told me everything. The medical team has developed a new special drug."

"Your mother and I have decided to let Miss Simpson be the first to try it. But don’t worry, our Johnson Family will not mistreat her."

"Regardless of the drug’s effectiveness, our family will transfer five million in cash to her mother!"

On the other end, Liam Johnson spoke with a stern face and an unwavering tone.

"What?"