No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

Chapter 368 The Pursuit

Chapter 368 The Pursuit

Upon noticing Jasmine's silence, Summer pleaded anxiously, "Aunt Jasmine, you must help me."

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Jasmine snapped back to reality and said gently, "Didn't you say it was Howard's doing? The police didn't arrest

you, so it has nothing to do with you. Relax."

Summer's heart pounded with fear. "But what if he tries to lessen his guilt and pins the blonat the

police station? And what about the Winfrey family? What if they decide that I'm involved in this? Would Uncle

Bertram sacrificeto preserve the relationship between the two families?"

Summer wasn't worried about Howard at all.

He was utterly smitten with her, so much so that at her slightest gesture, a mere curl of her finger, he would

obediently follow. If she beckoned him east, he wouldn't dare venture west.

What she feared most were the members of the Winfrey family.

It was clear that they were from a prestigious family, each one of them cunning. They would easily figure out

that she had instigated Howard and, thus, confront the Hoffman family and seek an explanation. Just as Jasmine

was about to speak, a commotion erupted from downstairs.

Summer rushed to the window and took a quick peek. She saw a black sedan parked at the entrance of the

Hoffman residence. A man stepped out from the back seat of the car. It was indeed Howard's uncle.

Howard's uncle casually glanced toward the second floor. Summer, her face as pale as a ghost, quickly withdrew

her head. She clung to Jasmine's arm, sobbing. "Aunt Jasmine, the Winfrey family is here! You must save me! My

parents died early. You're the only family | have left." Summer's parents tragically passed away in a car accident.

Back then, they had just arrived in Jeahron and were traveling in the car Jasmine frequently used.

Originally, Jasmine was supposed to join them in the car. However, due to an unforeseen circumstance, Jasmine

suggested that Summer's parents go ahead without her.

Who would have thought that the car would have met with an accident? The vehicle was wrecked beyond

recognition, and tragically, the driver, too, lost his life.

When Summer cto Jeahron, her parents had instructed her to make sure she pleased her aunt. Therefore,

Summer insisted on staying with Jasmine, successfully avoiding a potential predicament.

Afterward, Jasmine kept Summer by her side. They had spent many years together; their bond was deep and

profound. Their relationship was no less than that of a biological mother and daughter. How could she just stand

by and watch Summer fall into the hands of the Winfrey family?

Bertram was relatively kind to her, but his attitude toward Summer was distant. Jasmine believed that if the

Winfrey family truly made a request, Bertram would indeed hand over Summer.

She pondered before saying, "Take it easy, Summer. There's no need to rush."

As she spoke, she moved to the side, opening a caband pulling out a stack of cash. She pushed the

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money into Summer's hands. "Take this. Go and clear your head in a different city. I'll be here, waiting for you.

Once this blows over, you can cback. Leave now through the back door" "Thank you, Aunt Jasmine. You're

truly the best."

Holding the money, Summer was touched as she looked at Jasmine.

"Go now."

"Okay."

With a reluctant glance at Jasmine, Summer took the money and exited the room. She quietly slipped out of the

Hoffman residence through the back door.

The butler led Howard's uncle into the living room, then went upstairs to invite Bertram down.

"So it's Edwin. What brings you here?" Bertram descended the stairs, a smile on his face as he took a seat across

from Edwin Winfrey.

The housekeeper then served scoffee.

Edwin sighed with a wry smile. "Isn't it all because of that brat? He's gotten himself into trouble again, Heaving

my brother and his wife sick with worry."

Edwin had a straightforward conversation with Bertram. After mentioning Howard's actions, he explained. the

reasons behind them, making it clear that Howard had been instigated by Summer.

"Bertram, you've watched Howard grow up. You know what kind of person he is. If no one instigated him, he

would never do such a thing. | asked Cillian, and he said that the last tMs. Wilkin cto Jeahron, Howard

had a strong hostility toward her. | checked the surveillance and found that Howard had met with Ms. Lovestone

just before entering the private room. When this incident happened, they were together. | was curious as to why

Ms. Lovestone was targeting Lenora. Upon investigating, | discovered that Ms. Lovestone was caught plagiarizing

Ms. Wilkin's photographic works not long ago. She had to publicly apologize on an online platform. Presumably,

she harbored resentment. Bertram, | don't mean to speak ill of your wife, but after all, she's not your close kin.

Summer, that girl, has ill intentions and is difficult to discipline. If she stays in the Hoffman family, she will

inevitably cause trouble sooner or later. Bertram, you and I, our families have shared a deep bond for

generations. Do you remember when we were still kids, my dad broughtto your house, and | returned home

bare-bottomed? My mom still teasesabout it to this day. Howard and Ezekiel grew up together. Seeing their

relationship remain as strong as ever bringsgreat comfort... Bertram, you know how much my brother and

sister-in-law treasure Howard. Let's not let a stranger ruin our harmony."

On the surface, he implied that he wished for the two families to have a longstanding relationship. The

underlying implication was that Bertram should hand over Summer. If Howard were to really end up in prison, it

would strain the harmony between the two households. Bertram responded, "I've always considered Howard as

my own nephew, so naturally, | don't want him to end up in jail. How about this? I'll call Summer out and ask her

what happened. If she's indeed involved, | won't let her off the hook" "Ah, | always knew you were a fair man,"

said Edwin.

Bertram then sent a housekeeper upstairs to summon Summer,

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In less than two minutes, the housekeeper cdownstairs, trembling with fear, as she responded, "Mr.

Hoffman, Ms. Lovestone is not at home."

Bertram expressed his surprise. "Didn't she just cback?"

The housekeeper said, "Mrs. Hoffman mentioned that Ms. Lovestone wanted to travel out of town. She came

back to pick up her things and left immediately."

Edwin glanced at Bertram, his expression filled with hidden meaning.

Who would believe that she just picked up something and lefimmediately, claiming it to be a trip out of town?

Only a fool would.

Isn't she just trying to lay low for a while after seeing trouble brewing?

Upon Summer's departure, Bertram realized that she must be involved in the matter.

Confronted with Edwin's insightful gaze, Bertram felt his face heat up in embarrassment, a surge of anger

brewing in his heart. "Go and ask Mrs. Hoffman where Summer has gone?" he demanded. "Mrs. Hoffman said

she doesn't know either."

"She doesn't know?" Bertram chuckled, calling over his butler. He ordered, "Summer surely hasn't gone far. Take

smen and bring her back." "Understood."

The butler acknowledged the order and was about to leave when a voice echoed from upstairs. "Hold on!"

Jasmine slowly descended the stairs, casting a glance at Edwin. "Bertram, what's happened? Why are you so

insistent on getting Summer back?"

Upon seeing Jasmine's pretentious demeanor, Edwin couldn't help but scoff internally. He then proceeded to

succinctly recount the events that had transpired.

Jasmine said, "So, you're saying that all of this is just your speculation. There's no concrete evidence to prove

that Howard did this because of Summer, and Howard himself didn't admit to it, right?"

Edwin never did think highly of Jasmine, nor did he bother to engage her in conversation. He stood up, turning to

address Bertram. "Bertram, the truth of right and wrong, | believe, is already clear in your heart. | won't say

more. If you consider my Winfrey family to still be

of use, then please do justice for our Howard. If you think my family's influence is insignificant and you no longer

want this connection, then I'll leave the Hoffman residence, and we can each go our own ways."

"Hey, Edwin, what are you talking about?" Bertram rose to his feet and gave Edwin a reassuring pat on the

shoulder. "Don't worry. I'll definitely help out with Howard's situation. You go on home, and I'll let you know as

soon as there's any news."

Edwin chuckled. "You've always been sensible and understanding. The Hoffman family's prosperity is all thanks

to your presence."

A single sentence, full of understanding and reason, seemed to hint at something.

After Edwin left, Jasmine approached Bertram