Chapter 599

Edmund had always wanted to meet Xavier and Terence. Through Tiana, he had learned that both men had a close relationship with Lily and had hoped she could introduce them to him. However, Tiana didn't want to put Lily in a difficult position, so instead of asking on his behalf, she'd simply used Lily's supposed refusal as an excuse to turn him down. Now, Edmund had held a grudge against Lily for some time because of it. He'd become even more furious when Tiana quit her job without even discussing it with him. In fact, he had gotten into the car accident because he'd been distracted while arguing with her about her resignation. Now, between the two of them, they had barely scraped together enough for the surgery. But the cost of post-op recovery, along with the living expenses for the long stretch of time he'd be unable to work, remained completely unresolved. All of this contributed to his growing resentment of Lily. "Lily said she'll keep paying me while I'm taking care of you,"