A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage (reese and hudson)

Lukas's expression was visibly different from his usual self, seeming somewhat agitated.

"I hadn't asked for specific details when Reese called. She just that she and Ava were at the hospital due to some

issue." Cole truthfully explained. "I'll go there immediately."

As soon as Cole got up, Lukas got up too. "I'll go with you." He said, wearing a tense expression.

Cole was taken aback but quickly realized that both Ava and Reese were employees of Strakovski, so Lukas is

just as concerned as him. He nodded and said, "Sure."

Ava had always been a proud and indifferent girl, but when it cto Cole, she becless aloof. She felt a bit

anxious and expressed her concerns to Reese. "Reese, if you make that statement, the senior will surely realize

that you were dishonest. It's because, even without a physical card, the card must be linked to our mobile

phone."

Reese sighed as she looked at her best friend. "How cyou're so smart in techy matters but stupid when it

comes to romantic things? Don't worry, I'm here to help. When Cole hears that we're in the hospital, I'm sure

he'll cover right away. There's no need to worry about anything else." She said, assuring Ava.

Ava was still somewhat unsure and asked, "Really?"

Reese glanced at her and said, "You should be more proactive, you know? You've been so quiet, and Cole won't

know your feelings if you didn't make a move."

Ava had liked Cole for six years and had been looking for him for three years. Now that she found him, she

hesitated to reveal her feelings.

Ava had a cold personality, and her unique feelings for Cole were hard for others to notice, except for Reese, who

understood her well.

Reese knew that since Ava joined the Information Design Department, she always cin earliest in the

mornings and brought breakfast for Cole. She placed the breakfast on the front desk, labeled with his name. To

this day, Cole still didn't know that the breakfast he ate every morning was made by Ava herself.

Ava's mouth moved slightly, without the enthusiasm she had shown while typing on the computer keyboard

earlier. She whispered, "I don't know how to be more proactive. | thought coming to Strakovski Jewelry was

already obvious enough."

Reese looked at her and said, "Are you sure? Don't forget that I'm also at Strakovski Jewelry. Everyone, including

Cole, thinks you chere to find me."

Ava fell silent.

She remained quiet for a long tuntil the car stopped in the hospital's parking garage. Then she spoke up,

"I've liked him for too long. Sometimes, I'm afraid he'll find out and sometimes I'm afraid he won't. If he knows

and doesn't likeback, what should | do? If he doesn't know, these feelings have been weighing onfor so

many years, and sometimes, | feel a bit burdened."

Reese sympathetically reached out and ruffled her hair, saying, "You're such a good person; he'll cto like

you."

Ava pursed her lips and said, "Hopefully."

Both of them got out of the car, and Ava supported Reese as they went to dress

the wounds and have an X-ray to check for any bone injuries.

Just after Reese sat on the doctor's bed after finishing the X-ray, Anthony hurriedly cin.

Reese was a bit surprised, "Dr. Rivers."

Anthony looked worried, "Reese, are you all right?"

Reese shook her head, "I'm fine, just sprained my foot. Ava was concerned, so she broughthere to check."

Anthony frowned, "What about the wound on your arm?"

Reese felt a bit embarrassed, "I scraped it against the wall."

Ava interjected, "Reese, I'll step outside for a moment. You can talk to Dr. Rivers."

Reese nodded.

Anthony gestured for the doctor who was examining Reese to leave the room. He then looked at Reese and

furrowed his brow slightly, "Can you walk like this?" Reese glanced at her swollen ankle uncertainly, "I think | can

manage." Anthony sighed, "Please be careful, don't leave any aftereffects. I've been trying to apologize to you

during this tbut couldn't find a suitable opportunity."

Reese was surprised, "Apologize to me? For what?"

Anthony looked at her apologetically, "I invited you to the banquet at our house, but that night you also had an

issue with the drinks. It was my mistake, and I'm truly sorry for what happened."

Reese looked at Anthony with a reassuring smile, "It's all right, don't burden yourself with it. It's already in the

past, and | cout fine. See?"

"How did..." Anthony looked at her hesitantly.

Reese knew what he wanted to ask before he could say it, so she explained. "I went to the hospital in tand

took medicine. | managed to get through it myself without any harm."

Anthony sighed in relief. "That's good. | don't know how to face you and apologize to you these few days."

"You don't have to worry about it. It's over, and I'm fine now." Reese said.

Anthony hesitated, wanting to say something more. "There's something else, but I'm not sure if | should tell

you." He said, giving in.

Reese raised an eyebrow. "What is it?" She asked.

Anthony considered and decided to give her a heads-up, "Be cautious around Alexa. Although she lost the

plagiarism lawsuit against you before, | have a feeling she won't give up that easily."

Reese's eyes flickered, "Dr. Rivers, did you know something about her?"