Chapter 187: Chapter 187

Anna Thornton had just stepped out of the hospital room when Conrad Sterling came chasing after her.

"How’s Pop doing lately?"

"Oh, that’s rare, President Sterling, you actually asked about Pop? I thought that after you got busy with your engagement and kicked us out, you’d already forgotten about us."

"I didn’t kick you out. You chose to leave!" Conrad emphasized.

"What’s the difference? Even if you delay cleaning up the new house for us, what then? When the time comes and the new mistress of Sterling Residence moves in, we won’t have a place to stay. Do you want to see my little one grow up like Cinderella?"

Ignoring Anna Thornton’s ramblings, Conrad got to the point, "I’ve contacted a kindergarten. You want Pop to study domestically, right? When you have time, I’ll take you to visit the school."

Anna Thornton indeed needed to think about Pop’s enrollment, and the kindergarten Conrad had found was undoubtedly the best.

She couldn’t help but feel a little tempted, "Which kindergarten is it?"

Sacred Heart International Kindergarten is currently the best in Aethelgard, even the best in the country.

It’s only for the children of nobility; ordinary people can’t get a spot.

Although Anna was tempted, she was unwilling to visit the school with Conrad.

Anna stated, "You just need to inform the school, give me the contact info, and I’ll check it myself."

However, Conrad said, "They require the parents to go together; the enrollment procedures are quite complex."

"What kind of rule is that? So, kids from single-parent families don’t deserve good kindergartens? What will happen when you marry Marilyn Ford?"

Anna’s eyes flashed with a sudden bad premonition, "Wait! Conrad, you wouldn’t fight me for custody, would you? I absolutely won’t agree to that. Forget about it!"

"Don’t worry, I’m not fighting with you!" Conrad handed Anna a form, "Take this, fill it out, and give it back to me."

It was a kindergarten enrollment application form. Anna didn’t take it, feeling like he had some scheme.

"Forget it. My child doesn’t necessarily need to attend such a top-notch kindergarten. Ever since I returned to the country, I’ve seen what people at the top are like. I believe Pop will be happy at an average kindergarten."

"Just take it. I’ll pick you up on the school visit day. " Conrad forcibly shoved the form into Anna’s bag.

"Who do you think you are, Conrad? I’m telling you, even if I take the form home, I won’t fill it out."

As Conrad put the registration form in her bag, he also slyly took away Anna’s ID card.

"I’ve already chosen this school, and it’s the best in Aethelgard. So don’t think about secretly enrolling Pop in another kindergarten!"

"How can you do that? Why should you decide such a big matter of kindergarten enrollment? I’m the guardian! Give me back my ID!"

Where did Conrad get the courage? He’s done very little in terms of raising the child, yet he tries to control her.

Anna suspected President Sterling was overestimating his role, not acting like Pop’s dad but more like her own dad.

And the way he resorts to trickery—stealing her ID when people don’t listen to him.

Truly a professional at both tyranny and deceit!

"Conrad, give me back my ID!"

"Open your hand! Did you hear me? Or else I’ll bite you!"

"If you don’t open your hand, I’ll tickle you!"

Marilyn Ford brought some fruit to visit Henry Willow in the hospital. She heard Conrad Sterling had already arrived ahead of her.

However, she didn’t expect to see not only Conrad but also Anna Thornton as she approached the hospital entrance.

The two seemed to be squabbling not far from Marilyn, yet neither noticed her arrival.

Anna was tightly holding onto Conrad’s hand, looking teasy.

Upon hearing Marilyn’s voice, Anna promptly let go of his hand.

"Miss Ford, don’t misunderstand! I came to the hospital to see Henry Willow and happened to run into President Sterling. He took my..."

Anna hadn’t finished when Conrad suddenly opened his hand and flexed his wrist.

Allowing Anna to watch helplessly as her ID, which had been taken from her, disappeared right into his hand!

Anna: "Conrad, you...?"

So what did Marilyn perceive from her angle earlier?

A tug-of-war at the hospital entrance?! And it seemed like Anna initiated it!

As soon as she felt something ominous earlier, a sense that the man had a scheme.

Now Anna knew, it was waiting here for her.

He intentionally let Marilyn see them tangled up like that!

Last time, when he forcefully hugged Anna in the restroom, most probably was intentional too!

What does this man want exactly?

The misunderstanding at Willow Residence almost got Anna pushed into the lake by Jean Zane!

Is Conrad unhappy with how smooth Anna’s life is now, intentionally stirring trouble and raising Marilyn’s hostility towards her?

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"How did you know Henry got injured?" Marilyn asked Anna.

"The nurse called me; she said they couldn’t reach the family."

"During these three days since Young Master Willow was hospitalized, it’s been me and Conrad taking care of him. Not to mention how the nurse got your number. Even if she did... Conrad is registered as the hospital’s primary contact, and I’m the second. Today, the hospital didn’t issue any serious illness notice. Neither Conrad nor I received a call. How could the nurse bypass us to contact you? You haven’t known Young Master Willow for long, so you shouldn’t be that close, right?"

It seems Marilyn has already concluded that Anna came uninvited.

And as Anna saw Conrad’s expression, he indeed hadn’t received any calls.

Even bringing that nurse to confront them wouldn’t work, as the nurse was hired by Conrad. Maybe they’ve already colluded, waiting to play their part.

The whole thing is just an arranged trap!

Anna admitted she was tricked by Conrad into this!

Fine, Anna conceded and didn’t bother wasting time explaining further to Marilyn.

She just was indignant, pointing a finger at Conrad before leaving, "What did I ever do to you? What do you want exactly? Creating a false impression that I’m entangled with you, to enjoy watching two women fighting for you? Flaunting your masculine charms?"

"How boring can you be, Conrad? Are you too idle recently?!!"

"Sterling, don’t you ever walk alone at night! Mind if you get beaten!"

Listening to Anna’s teeth-gritting curses as she left, the man fearlessly curved his lips into a smile.

But soon, before Marilyn could turn around to see it, his slightly curved lips immediately straightened, returning to his usual cool indifference.