Infatuated with my Ex-wife novel Chapter 66

Edward would definitely make these annoying reporters pay a heavy price for their mistakes. Otherwise, he could not be called a Wilson!

"As thanks for everyone's 'kind' concern, rest assured that you will be repaid bountifully. This concludes today's press conference. Now, move aside if you still value your lives!" Edward yelled.

Edward's face was scrunched into an intimidating scowl. The reporters held their breaths in fear because they could feel his anger.

Nobody dared to speak. After all, their jobs were more important, and they knew when to stop.

"Mr. Wilson's press conference is over, and you may take your leave. In addition, please learn to treat others with some respect, lest you want to be known as rude reporters."

Lily was the one who spoke, for she couldn't stand to watch as her boss got humiliated. How did he feel? Moreover, she trusted her boss.

"We certainly don't want to be called rude reporters. The scoop we have today will surely make the headlines. Let's go."

The person who spoke was none other than the reporter who started the barrage of questions. He was hired to stir up trouble, and he didn't need to linger any longer since his job was done.

After all, Eric had only ordered him to stall for a short while.

A cruel smile appeared on Eric's face as he watched things play out from the upper floors. Everything went according to his plan. He was the spider, and Edward was the unassuming prey he had caught in his web.

Eric wanted to make him lose both his lover and his assets.

He simply wanted to see Edward waist-deep in such a mess, pained and helpless. Yes, it would be delightful indeed.

Perverted as he was, Eric specialized in torturing others and found great pleasure in it.

Edward drove away in a hurry after his speech, anxious to see Irene. Nobody knew just how many traffic laws he had broken on his way there.

Edward tried his best to protect Irene from hurt ever since she became his responsibility, yet she had still gotten hurt. Consumed with guilt, he could only turn his anger on himself.

All he had ever wanted was to shield her from pain, but instead, his very own actions had hurt her. He couldn't bear such guilt.

Things didn't always go the way he wanted.

Irene was the person that he wanted to protect for the rest of his life. Yet, she was now giving birth to his child prematurely as a result of stress. Edward finally understood that there were some things that even he couldn't solve.

He recalled the time he joked with Irene about it, and he could only laugh at his own naivety. The time had finally come for him to eat his own words.

Edward would let himself be hurt twice as bad if it meant taking away her pain, and it killed him to know that his own carelessness had resulted in her suffering. If only he could somehow suffer in her place.

However, nobody could suffer in behalf of others. Perhaps it meant that one needed to build their strength to live.

As such, one had to be strong enough to accept it when things went awry. Now, Edward had to face the dreaded results of his actions.

"Mum, how is she? Is her life in danger?" Edward asked. He had rushed all the way to the hospital, impatient in his conquest to see Irene.

Irene's complexion was pale, colour all drawn away from her lips. She looked very weak, and her body temperature was the only sign she was still alive. It was a distressing sight.

Edward gently stroked Irene's delicate face as he spoke, deep remorse in his gaze. Seeing her like this mad him feel even more guilty.

"Edward, Irene just gave birth to a girl prematurely. The doctor said that she's still unconscious as a result of stress, but she'll be fine," Claudia said sadly.

Truth be told, Claudia was really grateful and fond of Irene. It was said that when you loved someone, you'd love everything about them. She was the one her child loved, so of course she loved her too.

Claudia was very satisfied with her filial daughter-in-law. Not only was she humble and pleasant, she was also beautiful and talented.

Most importantly, both of them loved each other deeply. She believed that Irene could provide a warm and loving family for Edward.

Claudia was very well aware that her child longed to have a happy family and a wife who loved him dearly.

That longing stemmed from her actions in the past.

Many years ago, Claudia had a rocky relationship with her husband after she found out he had a mistress. She had no attachment to that home, so she decided to pursue her love for art abroad.

She didn't hesitate to leave because Edward was still young at that time. It wasn't until she met people and experienced life that she realized how cruel she was.

She had only cared about her own feelings and neglected Edward when things went south with her husband. Thinking back on it now, she really regretted leaving him alone.

She was grateful that Irene had been able to fix all of her mistakes, so she definitely would take good care of her.

"Why are you here, Elio?" Edward asked unhappily. All his focus was centered on Irene when he set foot into the ward, so he didn't notice Elio until now.

"Mr. Ann came to visit Irene this morning when he happened to see her faint. He was the one who rushed her to the hospital in time."

Claudia said, worried that Edward would misunderstand Elio.

It was obvious to her that Elio liked Irene. His love wasn't selfish, it was a self-sacrificing sort of love.

A gentleman like him was rare, so she hoped that Edward could befriend him. It would be good for him.

Claudia left when he was still young, so he developed a cold personality and didn't have many friends. Celine had grown up with him, so he considered her a friend. But how did she treat him?

Edward had taken care of Celine in the hospital and even drove her home. But that only stirred up scandalous rumours, and she didn't even bother to clarify the situation. She had taken his kindness for granted.

That was why Claudia still preferred Elio, and she hoped that her child could befriend him. However, it would be difficult for Irene if a disagreement ever broke out between both of them because she was friends with Elio.

Elio was extremely angry. He recalled seeing the news of Edward's supposed scandal early in the morning, and had driven over to check on Irene.

Fortunately, Elio noticed Irene had fainted, so he hurriedly brought her to the hospital with the help of the servant of the Wilson family. His anger flared up as soon as he saw Edward, because he hadn't cherished the person that he loved!

If he hadn't known that Irene loved Edward, he would've taken her away and protect her from hurt.

"Come with me for a moment. We need to talk," Elio said. Although he didn't mention his name, it was clear that he was speaking to Edward.

Despite Edward's reluctance to admit that Elio treated Irene better, he was still grateful for him. Elio's timely appearance had saved Irene's life.

As soon as Edward stepped out of the ward, Elio landed an unexpected punch on his face.

Edward didn't fight back—this was his way of punishing himself. His carelessness had hurt his beloved, and he hated himself for it.

He wanted to let Elio punch him until he was satisfied, but Elio punched the wall instead when Edward didn't resist.

At that moment, Edward suddenly thought that Elio wasn't a bad person.

If only Irene wasn't in love with Edward, then Elio would've taken care of her well. But since the one she liked was himself, he swore to never let her get hurt again.