Out of Ashes Into His Heart

Tom was leaning against the car door, and when he saw me approaching, he straightened his back slowly.

"I found something interesting yesterday and couldn't wait to share it with you. Get

in."

"But I still need to go to work..."

He didn't seem surprised. "Give me the address, and I'll take you there."

I also had things to ask him, so I didn't refuse. I gave him the address and got in the car.

The car drove along the highway toward the city.

In the golden autumn of October, the sky was blue with white clouds, the morning air was cool, and the sunlight warmed the body, making it feel cozy.

"I can tell you have something you want to ask," Tom said, glancing at me with a half-smile while driving. "Go ahead. What's on your mind?"

I couldn't help but admire his ability to read people he was definitely a top-notch professional at it.

I quickly told him about how Gavin originally agreed to go to the courthouse with me for the divorce but changed his mind midway.

Finally, I asked, "Tom, why did you suddenly ask Gavin to get a medical check- up?"noveldrama

He glanced at me, his dark, calm eyes filled with an inscrutable depth.

Just as I was about to look deeper, he shifted his gaze away, his voice still casual as always. "At that time, I saw his dark under-eye circles and casually suggested he get checked. I didn't expect him to actually go."

I was speechless.

That was the reason?

I had thought it would be absurd, but I never expected it to be this casual...

Yet, this 'casual suggestion' delayed the divorce that Gavin had reluctantly agreed to.

A wave of helplessness surged in my chest.

Was I really going to have to wait for the divorce lawsuit?

Wouldn't that drag on for a year or more?

"What's wrong? Did I foil your plan?" Tom lightly tapped the steering wheel with his long fingers, a lazy smile curling on his lips.

"No." I quickly waved my hand.

Even though that was what I thought, I couldn't say it out loud. After all, I still needed his help with the divorce.

He chuckled lightly, his eyes hinting amusement, though I couldn't tell exactly what he was laughing at.

"By the way, didn't you say you have something to tell me? What is it?"

If Tom personally drove here early in the morning to wait downstairs for me, it must be something important.

He didn't dodge the question. He said, "You asked me to look into Mandy last time, right? I have results."

As soon as he finished his sentence, I was momentarily stunned, wondering when

I had asked him to investigate Mandy.

Soon, I remembered casually mentioning to him that I had encountered her acting suspiciously while registering at the obstetrics department.

My eyes brightened, and I quickly asked, "What's the result?"