Chapter 3 Just as I hung up the phone , I heard the sound of the door opening , Arthur entered , carrying bags and boxes in his arms , his face lit up with an unusually enthusiastic smile . It had been a long time since Id seen him smile like that . But the moment he saw me , his smile disappeared , Why arent you at work ? I sneered at him . Not everyone can be as indifferent as you . The child was burning with fever , yet you acted like nothing was wrong . Arthur frowned . Stop finding faults the moment we meet . I was working overtime yesterday ! If it werent for you and Lila , do you think Id be working myself to the bone every day ? Just then , I noticed a slender figure standing outside the door . It was Ella Throne . She extended her hand toward me with a polite smile . Hannah , nice to meet you . Sorry to bother you . I didnt respond , nor did I step aside . Arthur , on the other hand , couldnt hold back his impatience . He tugged me to the side and gently helped Ella to sit on the couch . Ellas injured , so shell be staying with us for a few days , he announced . I glanced at the two of them and said , Injured and staying at someone elses house ? Arthur Desmond , youre really generous . Arthur waved dismissively , his tone laced with irritation . You know how hard it is for Ella to make her way in the world as a young woman living alone . She works at my company , so of course I have to look after her . Its just a colleague relationship dont overthink it . Our Daughter Almost Killed For His Mistresss Christmas hapter 3 Ella looked at me , her eyes brimming with tears . Hannah , Im so sorry to intrude on you and Mr. I nodded . Yes , you are intruding . As you can see , theres a child in this house . Its really inconvenient . Shut up , Hannah ! Arthur cut me off sharply . Cant you show some compassion ? Ellas five years younger than you . How can you be so harsh to her ? We have a guest room , dont we ? Whats the harm in letting her stay for a few days ? Besides , I bought this house . I decide who stays here , so stop making a fuss . Arthur spoke with such self righteousness , as if he had forgotten that when I was Ellas age , I endured hardships to support him . At that time , he used to care about me , promising to give me a better life . And now , his care was reserved for someone else . I smiled faintly and blocked Arthurs path as he headed toward the guest room . Since you insist , how could I disagree ? I was actually thinking , since Ellas injured , she should stay in the master bedroom . Ill take the child to the guest room . Arthur looked puzzled , perhaps sensing something unusual in my demeanor . In the past , I would argue , make a scene , but now I had so readily agreed to his decision and even offered up the master bedroom . Hannah , are you okay? I began packing my belongings efficiently . Of course , Im fine . Im just being considerate of you two . Arthur agreed to my suggestion and even offered to help me move my things . What a hypocrite! But just as Arthur lent a hand , Ella suddenly stood up and bowed to me . Thank you so much , Hannah . Ill definitely repay your kindness … Oh ! Before she could finish her sentence , she stumbled and fell again , as if unable to stand . Arthur , utterly distressed , brushed past me to scoop Ella up and carried her into the master bedroom Daughter Almost Killed For His Mistresss Christmas Chapter 3 Over Arthurs shoulder , Ella gave me a triumphant smile , as if mocking me for my inability to keep my husband in line . What she didnt realize was that , in my eyes , Arthur was worth less than garbage . After Ella moved into the master bedroom , Arthur volunteered to sleep on the couch in the living room , claiming it was to avoid suspicion . However , when I got up in the middle of the night , I didnt see him on the couch . 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