Chapter 74

Celine knew about Lisa's situation as a stand-in wife but never expected her near-death husband to be so handsome. "Didn’t you tell me you have a bad relationship with him? Why’d you bring him here?" "It's complicated." Lisa did not know how to explain it. "Still, I’d probably still be in jail without him. Madison Fill has quite a background. Her family is one of the prominent wealthy families in the city." Celine fell silent as they recalled tonight’s events. Her fair face was full of sorrow and desolation. “Don’t overthink it. You should rest for a while.” Lisa knew her injuries were only skin deep, but Celine’s wounds were an assault on her dignity. She was a university student who had yet to enter society and held her dignity in higher regard than anything else. Celine’s pale lips trembled. After a long while, she finally said, “L-Lisa, could you lend me some money? I-I don’t have enough to pay for my medical expenses, and—” "Sure. I'll pay for you right away." Lisa did not he