Return, My Love: Wooing the Neglected Ex-Wife

Chapter 732:

“Exactly!” Kaya added, her anger bubbling to the surface. “How dare you speak to us like that? Didn’t your parents teach you any manners?”

Unbeknownst to Fannie’s parents, their words struck Bobby deeply. He was never one to restrain his anger. “I grew up neglected. So what?”

He was telling the truth. During his childhood, his parents mostly ignored him.

“You…” Fannie’s parents, overwhelmed and furious, pointed at him as if confronting a thug—powerless to argue or retaliate. At that moment, Katherine and Shawn intervened to defuse the situation.

Shawn attempted to lighten the mood. “Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, shall we check if the doctor has any advice for us?”

Ignoring Shawn’s peacemaking efforts, Kaya jabbed a finger at Bobby. “What kind of man is this? I’m relieved my daughter didn’t end up with him!”

Katherine ushered her out. “Let’s not stoop to his level.”

After they left, a heavy silence enveloped the room. Bobby clasped Fannie’s cool hand. “Silly girl,” he whispered to the unconscious woman. “Is your skull tougher than an ashtray? Maybe now you’ll think twice before acting recklessly.”

While he spoke, a tickle caught in his nose. He rested his forehead against the back of Fannie’s hand. No woman had ever taken such a risk for him.

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Though he had no romantic feelings for Fannie, he felt a deep emotional stir. This moment and Fannie herself would remain etched in his memory as singularly significant.

Fannie’s fingers twitched within Bobby’s hold, and he was quick to react. “Fifi?”

Slowly, Fannie’s eyes fluttered open, clouded with confusion and pain. “Where am I?”

Her voice was faint, her mind replaying the fight between Jett and Bobby like a distant, fading film.

“You’re in the hospital,” Bobby answered gently. “Is there any discomfort you’re feeling?”

Fannie just shook her head, but Bobby’s voice helped her focus her wandering thoughts.noveldrama

“I’m okay now. Please go,” she said, her tone unexpectedly cold, which threw Bobby off guard.

He reflected on the situation, realizing her coldness might stem from the risk she had taken to save him. “I’m truly sorry, Fifi.” Turning her head aside, Fannie avoided his gaze.

Despite his attempts at soothing words, Fannie’s demeanor didn’t soften. This standoff continued until her parents entered the room.

Their eyes filled with tears upon seeing Fannie conscious.

“Why do you always worry us so much?” Bartley said.

“Your father and I have been terrified! You almost gave us heart attacks!” Kaya added.

Fannie replied in a weak voice, “Dad, Mom, I’m alright.” In the background, Bobby lingered awkwardly, resembling an unnoticed bystander.

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