Ch. 85: Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 85

Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 85 - Gwen was almost driven to the edge by Linda. The relationship between Norah and Kevin seemed strong, and she was in a good mood. As long as her daughter was happy, nothing else mattered.

Gwen wanted to keep that harmony: "Norah, Kevin helps out because of you. He treats you well, so you should appreciate him more."

Norah glanced at Kevin. Since when did he start trying to win over her mother?

Kevin, looking pleased, responded to Gwen: "Mom, thank you for your kind words."

Gwen smiled back: "I’m not blind. I can see you're a good man."

She then looked at Jack. Jack seemed both happy and worried. He was glad Norah wasn’t facing too many struggles in her marriage but was also concerned about how long this would last and if Norah was truly happy.

After completing the paperwork, they learned Jack only needed to stay in the hospital for a week. He wasn’t seriously hurt.

They chatted for a bit before leaving. Jack didn’t want to keep them, urging them to go so they wouldn’t waste their time.

As they left, Norah felt a pang of sadness: "Dad always hides his struggles from me. If I hadn’t found out, I wouldn’t have known he was going through so much."

Kevin placed a comforting hand on her shoulder: "Now that I’m here, I’ll make sure Dad doesn’t suffer again."

Norah looked at him, feeling a little ashamed. Linda’s behavior made her hesitant to expose her family’s problems to Kevin. She didn’t want him to get too involved, even though he was already in the middle of it. She sighed: "You don’t need to take on every problem. If my dad were just a bit tougher, no one could take advantage of him. He’s too soft-hearted."

Kevin hesitated for a moment, then said: "As long as I’m still your husband in name, I won’t stand by and do nothing when it comes to your family."

He added, "But I’ll also respect your wishes, like with your aunt."

Norah knew he was trying to make up for past wrongs, solving problems in her life out of care. But she couldn’t help but joke: "Since when did you team up with my mom?"

Kevin smiled: "If I don’t win over your mom, I’ll never fit in with your family."

He was well aware that Jack had reservations about him, but by pleasing her mother, he could earn a place in the family.

Norah could see how much thought he put into it.

Back at the company, rumors had been swirling. Everyone knew Kevin was married, but some said he had a new lover. His private life was the talk of the office.

Tessa, Norah’s coworker, confided in her that people at the company were curious about Mr. Edwards' wife and were even thinking about staking out his house to catch a glimpse of her.

This shocked Norah. Could their marriage become public knowledge before their divorce?

Kevin’s family was very private, and anyone who got too close to them would be turned away. Nobody knew much about Mrs. Edwards.

Norah also heard that Bianca, Kevin’s ex, had started acting. Her singing career had stalled, so she was transitioning into film. Although Kevin had distanced himself from her publicly, Bianca was determined to stay relevant and had secured more resources for her career.

Bianca was too busy to stir up trouble with Norah, so things had quieted down for a while. Norah didn’t want to dwell on petty matters.

Tessa leaned in, speaking quietly: "Ms. White, I made a mistake. I shouldn’t have gossiped about you and Mr. Edwards. I won’t do it again."

Norah looked at her: "What do you mean?"

Tessa frowned: "Mr. Edwards is married but still has a mistress. It just shows he’s not trustworthy. I thought he liked you, but now I see he’s not reliable. I wouldn’t want that life for you, no matter how impressive he is."

She shook her head, hoping Norah would find someone better.

Norah, confused, asked: "Where did you hear this?"

Tessa replied, "I saw it with my own eyes. That woman, you saw her too. She comes here every day. She was here again at noon."

Suddenly, Norah remembered Lola, the woman living in the villa.

"Mr. Edwards has a wife, but she doesn’t keep an eye on him. It’s unfair to her. If it were me, I wouldn’t accept this," Tessa added. "I’d rather have a loyal partner."

Lola had been visiting the office regularly, and the staff noticed. Tessa continued: "She says she’s just bringing lunch for Mr. Edwards, but he hasn’t been here at noon recently, so she hasn’t seen him."

Tessa scratched her chin, adding: "Everyone’s talking. They say Mr. Edwards has a type, and she looks like Bianca."

Norah was puzzled.

"They’re saying Lola is just a replacement for Bianca since she’s been too busy to see Mr. Edwards," Tessa explained.

Norah thought for a moment, then said, "If she comes by again, let me know."

At noon, Lola showed up right on time, looking nervous. Though she had everything she needed, including a place to live, the house felt empty, and she hadn’t seen Kevin in a long time.

The nightclub owner had warned her that men lose interest if they stay away too long, and Lola didn’t want that to happen. She walked up to the reception desk with a cooler bag, asking, "Is Mr. Edwards in today?"