Chapter 71 Breaking Up A Couple

At the sight of the newcomer, the smile on Hanson's face froze, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly. "Mom! What are you doing here?"

"My son is injured. Can't I come to see him?" Florey rolled her eyes at him.

"Auntie, please sit down." Essie stepped forward and brought her a chair. She knew Hanson's mother very well. She had met her when she was still in school, and they had met several times when she was still in Bella. Every time, Essie was under the impression that Hanson's mother disliked her.

At that moment, Florey sent an indifferent glance her way. Then, she walked to the sofa by the bed and sat down. "Hanson, where is your nurse? Why isn't she here looking after you?"

"I asked her to leave. Chris will find a new one in the afternoon to replace her," Hanson said with his teeth gritted.

Florey evidently thought that the nurse was doing a poor job of taking care of Hanson, but she didn't say anything. Her eyes drifted toward the thermos on the bedside table. Seeing her glance, Hanson quickly said, "Mom, do you want to have some soup made by Essie? It's really good."

"No, thanks," Florey replied coldly, shaking her head. Suddenly, she grabbed her son's hand and said, "Hanson, you have a fiancée now. You're going to get married soon, so you should focus on your wedding. Don't meet other women who have nothing to do with you, and make them give up the idea of playing kinship. They don't belong to your world, after all. Your wife can only be from a wealthy family, like Sunny." Florey's words grew harsher the more she spoke. She was not only talking to her son; she was obviously saying those words for Essie's benefit.

Essie stood up, all color drained from her fa

e.

She did not even notice Zac come in.

Ever since Leila returned, he went out early and came back late almost every day. Perhaps their romance was more passionate now that they had rekindled their relationship when he fell in love with her again?

At the sight of Essie's pale, bloodless face, Zac felt his heart tighten and rushed over to her side. "What's wrong? Are you sick?"

She raised her head and looked up at him with hollow, dull eyes. "I'm fine. It's still early. Why are you back so soon?" she murmured as if talking to herself.

"You don't want me to come back?" He smiled bitterly, inwardly disappointed. In the past few days, he had been busy with the A Island opening plan, so he did not have much time to play with her. He had been a little worried that she would be bored at home alone.

"I'm fine by myself." She sank deeper into the sofa, as if trying to hide herself. However, he stretched out a hand and grabbed hers to pull her up. "Get up. Let's go have dinner."

Her eyes flew up to meet his in surprise. "Haven't you eaten yet?" 'He came home hungry. Did they have a quarrel again?' thought she to herself.