The Devil's Sweetheart

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Jennie stifled her frown as she watched Enger arriving in her direction. While she didnot hate the man since he saved her life, Jennie hated that he was the reason she missed seeing Lisa when he woke up from the accident. Guilt-tripped when Jennie thought back to the day she left without a word leaving him alone to finish the dinner.

''Hi, Jennie,'' Enger asked, smiling at her. The anger when he spoke with Nash dissipated away in seconds, seeing her face. That's what the power of Jennie has over his heart. ''I have a friend working in the hospital. I happen to bring something, he asked. So, yeah, I thought, why not talk without before going.''

''So, how are you doing?'' Enger questioned again.

''I am good,'' Jennie added. ''Sorry that I left you alone on that day-''

''It must be imperative if you had to leave. I understand.'' His tone sounded calm, but a jealousy emotion was eating him up. Enger has to find strength from every nerve of his body, not to burn up.

''Thank you,'' Jennie said as she sat on the bench.

''I know your husband warned me not to make calls, but I was very depressed seeing your state over the past two weeks. I hope you don't mind that I called you without your consent.''

''No problem.'' Does it matter? Why asking my opinion when you already made the decision? But Jennie didnot voice her opinion. If it were any other person, she would have lashed out on the spot, but she cannot bring herself together to scold Enger. The man saved her life.

''You are still searching for the one behind Lisa's accident?'' Enger asked. ''Or you found already?''

''Not yet.'' Was the short reply from Jennie without probing into the actual matter. ''I am actually eager to meet the person.''

''Why?'' He chuckled. Is my beloved excited to see me after knowing how brilliantly I executed the plan?

''To show him or her hell on the earth. Soon, It's going to happen.'' Jennie's voice sounded so resolute that Enger's fingers went clammy.

He forced a smile as he looked at Jennie's burning eyes. So, she hates me to the core. For the first time, he let himself out, but not anymore. He will make sure Jennie would never find he was the one behind Lisa's accident, and if that happened, he knows what exactly to do. For now, Enger subdued the thought and focused on utilizing his time with Jennie. ''How is your husband? Did he recover?''

''Slowly, but surely, he is recovering,'' Jennie replied curtly.

''Good to hear. I wish to meet your husband, but he doesn't seem to like me.'' Planting a seed of doubt in minds is the effective plan Enger laid out to trap people.

''Ah! My husband is a little possessive.'' Jennie talked as if she was not bothered by Enger's words, which irked him. What is this man trying to imply? Jennie wondered. The mysterious friend she knew is hell contradictory to the character she sees in Enger today. Sure, Enger has planted a seed of doubt in Jennie's mind.

''Oh,'' Enger forced a smile as usual, but envy crossed his eyes. ''I will take my leave-''

Enger paused as Jennie raised her hand to stop him from talking when she received a call from Lisa. The second she lifted the call, Lisa's angry voice boomed. ''What are you still doing there?''

''Are you missing me?'' Jennie whispered in a low voice, but still, Enger heard it.

''Why ask when you know it?''

''I am on my way, my dear sweet husband.'' Jennie ended the call, pressing her lips to control her laughter. Turning to Enger, Jennie said. ''I will have to go. You don't need to make an effort to come here anymore. My husband is doing well, and he is getting discharged soon.'' Jennie clearly drew a line before she left.