She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor
Chapter 448: Be Careful Not to Lead the Wolf into the House

Chapter 448: Chapter 448: Be Careful Not to Lead the Wolf into the House

"No, Mrs. Lewis, those words were spoken by us, but they’ve all come from what Grace usually complains to us about. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have known this much. She also said that Young Madam Lewis often finds various excuses to make things difficult for her, doesn’t treat her like a human being, and accused Young Madam Lewis of being cunning. All these things she told us while complaining."

"Yes, yes, yes, otherwise we wouldn’t have known so much either."

It’s not like they didn’t know how to exonerate themselves.

They were just fawning over Grace Gray because she flaunts her status as the Lewis Family’s young lady at school.

But now it seems that, besides Mrs. Lewis, no one in the Lewis Family recognizes her.

That’s expected, with her behavior and style, how many in a prominent family like the Lewis Family would actually respect her.

"You." Grace Gray clenched the corners of her mouth fiercely.

Alitzel Williams’s expression turned utterly cold as she looked at Grace seriously, "Grace!"

Seeing the situation turning against her, Grace thudded to her knees, clinging tightly to Alitzel’s hands, "I’m sorry, Mom, I know I was wrong. It wasn’t intentional. I really held a grudge against my sister-in-law before because of past events, and spoke out of anger. It’s all my fault."

Alitzel looked down at her kneeling daughter with some reluctance, but her eyes conveyed even more disappointment, "You should apologize to Little Hope."

Grace immediately turned toward Hope Williams and was about to approach her when Hope coldly stepped back, "Don’t kneel to me. I can’t bear it, nor apologize, because I won’t accept it."

"Sister-in-law, I really am wrong. I will change. I’m still young and misspoke in a moment. It’s all my fault. I definitely won’t do it again next time. Please forgive me this once."

Hope barely suppressed the urge to roll her eyes.

"Hope, what’s all this about?" Seeing the situation here, Aria Richardson had no desire to continue her conversation with Alexander Knox and walked up beside Hope.

Hope smiled faintly, "It’s nothing big. Just someone got caught red-handed gossiping behind our backs, and now they’re playing the pity card to garner sympathy. Are you done talking? Let’s leave if you are."

Aria glanced at the sobbing Grace Gray kneeling on the ground and immediately understood, her eyes filling with sarcasm and a trace of coldness.

"Hope, I told you long before that this little white lotus appears innocent and sensible but is actually all an act. You didn’t believe me then, but you must now. People definitely cannot be judged only by appearances; you never know how dirty their hearts might be. It’s good that you fired her; otherwise, you would have been leading a wolf into the house."

Aria’s gaze drifted towards Alitzel as she spoke, making it clear for whom the words were intended.

Alitzel pursed her lips tightly, her gaze shifting back to Grace, filled with suspicion.

Hope’s lips curved into a slight smile, "You’re right."

Grace felt like she could crush her teeth into dust from the rage, but she kept a tearful face, pretending not to understand Aria’s words.

"Why is Miss Gray still kneeling? Let’s all bear witness that she knelt down voluntarily. It certainly wasn’t our Hope who forced her. It would be unfortunate if a rumor started that our Hope has bullied her."

With a smirk, Hope knew her best friend’s tongue was the most venomous. If she continued, it would certainly enrage people to death.

"You’re right. I’m quite worried about this too. Miss Gray, don’t kneel anymore, stand up. If you keep kneeling and faint later, that would become my sin," Hope said with a light smile.

Aria blinked, giving a supportive look to Hope.

"Mom, we’re going to leave now. It looks like rain. You should head home soon too," Hope reminded Alitzel.

Alitzel’s lips tightened and she glanced at Grace before looking up at Hope, nodding, "Okay, you all be careful on your way, and Wyatt, ensure you get your sister-in-law home safely."

"Don’t worry, Mom."

Aria linked arms with Hope and subconsciously caught a glance at Alexander, standing not too far away. Alexander flashed a smile, prompting Aria to quickly look away and pull Hope to leave swiftly.

Wyatt Lewis had his hands in his pockets, shooting a hostile look at Alexander before following after Hope.

Alitzel looked down at Grace, who sat on the ground looking pitiful, and her brows furrowed with an inevitable sense of pity.

Hope and the others left the café, seeing the sky outside already darkening, with the dense grey heralding a major downpour.

Hope turned to Aria, who held her arm, "Do you need a ride home?"

"No need, I drove here."

Hope’s lips thinned slightly, easily picking up on the mood between Wyatt and the others; she chose not to inquire further about Aria’s situation.

"Then okay, it looks like it’s going to rain soon. Let’s have dinner another time. You’re wearing so little; hurry back and change so you don’t catch a cold," Hope said, grasping Aria’s slightly cool hand.

"Alright then." A gust of cool wind blew, making Aria shiver.

As Wyatt moved to take off his jacket for Aria, somebody else beat him to it.

Alexander Knox draped his jacket over her, "You’re wearing too little; it’s cold, put this on."

In those brief words, there was an irresistible force.

Aria was momentarily stunned, then she felt a bitterly cold gaze upon her.

Looking up, she saw Wyatt had already turned to leave.

Why did she feel like he was acting strangely today?

Catching the subtle atmosphere between them, Hope helplessly touched her forehead and waved to Aria, "I’m leaving now."

"Sure, bye."

Wyatt opened the car door and waited for Hope to get in. She glanced at him, hesitating to speak, but the door was abruptly shut with a ’snap.’

Hope jumped from the sudden noise.

This guy had really done it!

On the car ride, Hope planned to talk to him but, in the end, didn’t say a word.

The vehicle quickly arrived back at the villa, and the rain was already pouring down outside.

Wyatt was about to exit the car to open the door for Hope when another hand was quicker and opened the door first.

As the car door opened, the outside chill swept in, and Hope saw Waylon Lewis standing in the rainy night holding an umbrella, his eyes instantly softening.

Waylon reached out his hand to Hope, who naturally placed hers in his palm and stepped out of the car.

Waylon then enveloped her into his embrace.

Surrounded by the familiar scent, Hope felt exceptionally secure.