Love Beyond Words


    I joined them, already feeling worn out. Lauren discreetly pinched me to keep me alert. She introduced


    me to the elegant gentleman, and though I couldn’t remember what she said, I kept up a standard


    smile.


    Handshakes, small talk, and such were all a blur.


    Ryan, on the other hand, was having a lively conversation with the man.


    Lauren led me to the side and pinched me again to wake me from my daze. The sudden pain snapped


    me


    back to reality, and I turned to her.


    “Chlo, stay focused. Stay calm until you understand the situation. There are many eyes on you at this


    event, so try not to make a scene. You have a lot on your te. You got me into this, so give it a


    chance.”


    Lauren’s words grounded me. I took a deep breath, wiped away my tears, and nodded.


    She continued speaking softly, “No matter what your goal is, I’m here to support you. Why aren’t you


    making the most of me? You mentioned we’d work together, right? Let’s get started now.”


    Lauren turned to the gentleman and said, “Sir, these two friends of mine are promising talents. You


    should consider supporting them in the future.”


    The man smiled and told hispanion, “Mr. Oliver, you’ve seen it. She’s got ideas now!”


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    Oliver Hansen, Lauren’s date, looked at her warmly and smiled, “As long as she’s happy!


    Oliver was the head of all the bank presidents in Foswood and had been Lauren’s partner for many


    years.


    He had been dedicated to her, although he had never divorced his wife to formalize his rtionship


    with


    Lauren.


    This was the reason I had always been skeptical of Lauren, and it was also the reason why the public


    had


    a negative opinion of her. She was ttered in Oliver’s presence, but as soon as she turned her back,


    people called her names like “home–wrecker.”


    However, as I got to know Lauren better and discovered the elements at y, I couldn’t help but admire


    their rtionship.


    The root of this unorthodox rtionship was Oliver’s wife, who had suffered a car ident, resulting in


    her paralysis from the neck down. Despite his influential position and authority, Oliver had personally.


    attended to his wife’s needs for over a decade.


    His wife, not wanting to burden him, had voluntarily suggested divorce. However, Oliver had firmly.


    opposed it. She had even attempted suicide by overdosing to relieve him of the burden.


    After her recovery, she proposed a condition to him–he should find a woman he likes, and she would


    not object. This way, she would give up her suicidal thoughts.


    Oliver had introduced Lauren to his wife. She had taken Lauren’s hand, gently ced it in Oliver’s, and


    asked that Lauren look after him. She even made a public statement about it.


    This unusual love story caused Lauren to endure all the criticism and insults. They went through


    breakups and reunions multiple times, but they couldn’t really part with each other. (1)


    Lauren continued to bebeled the “mistress” and sometimes assisted Oliver in caring for his wife.


    Oliver amodated and treasured Lauren, trying to make amends for everything he owed her.


    Who had the right to judge their situation? Even after several investigations by higher authorities, no


    one could definitively assess their emotional bond.


    So, when Oliver brought Lauren to attend social events, no one could criticize them. From a certain


    perspective, their enduring love for each other was something I found admirable.


    It was then that I realized the man Lauren had introduced me to was a powerful figure. I finally


    understood Lauren’s intentions in bringing me over.