---- Chapter 236 Liam's tone was so much gentler than before. Wendy tightened her grip on his arm. "Of course not! I messed up today and made you unhappy. I was wrong. Let me make it up to you. Diner's on me tonight." He wasn't buying it. "It's always just food. Can't you come up with something new?" She tilted her head, considering. 'You haven't tried my cooking yet. I'll cook for you tonight." He raised an eyebrow. "Fine. I'll accept that apology meal." Wendy's smile grew warmer.

"Liam, thank you for being here when I need you the most."" "Just saying thanks doesn't count," Liam said with a hint of pride in his tone. He was no longer mad. "Okay. How about this? I'll cover your dinners every night for the next month. Deal?" "That shows some sincerity , at least for now," Liam replied with a faint smile. Seeing him grin, Wendy finally relaxed. The car started moving again, and the two who had just made up didn't notice the black sedan quietly following behind.

Inside that sedan, the man in the passenger seat was quietly ---- taking photos of the couple through the windshield. 'The images on his camera were sharp and clear, as if he were sitting right in the back seat of Liam's car. "Send these to Mr. Frank first," the driver said. Moments later, James, sitting in his car on the way to the office, received a message. He opened his eyes froma light doze and irritably checked his phone. 'The message was from an unknown number.

There were several photos and a two-minute video. The photos and videos all showed Wendy going from looking timid and reserved to smiling brightly. She was holding Liam's hand, saying something with a playful tone. It was almost like she was acting cute. "So what if I like him? What does that have to do with you?" 'Those words echoed sharply in James' mind. His brow furrowed deeply, and in a flash, he flung his phone across the car.

The phone bounced slightly on the backseat but wasn't damaged at all. But James' heart ached as he watched Wendy's lively, genuine smile in the video. She had never looked at him like that once in their six years of ---- marriage. 'Those smiles were always meant for Ethan. Even though she obeyed his every request, those obedient gestures couldn't compare to the vivid warmth in the video. James clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, barely keeping the storm of rage at bay.

He wanted nothing more than to drag Wendy back and demand when exactly her heart had started to change. However, when he pictured her walking with a cane, the overwhelming anger inside him started to fade. Astorm of emotions surged in his chest. He shut his eyes, his breathing growing heavier. What he didn't realize was that the bitterness and pain he felt came from jealousy, nor did he understand that his anger toward Wendy was rooted in how much he cared.

Freddy glanced back and sighed softly. It was too late for James to realize how important Wendy truly was. With the divorce drama finally settling down, Wendy shifted her focus to preparing for the surgery. This time, she was determined that no unexpected problems would arise. ---- Margaret's condition had remained stable. She was ready to undergo surgery at any time. The only person Gregory worried about was Wendy. Days passed, and her ankle had improved significantly . She was growing more confident using her cane.