Chapter 181: Colin Fowler's Eyes Bulged

Colin Fowler's eyes bulged as he glared at the sudden appearance of Elena Ward.

The security team's attitude shifted instantly upon hearing her words. If they were divorced, she wasn't family—this changed everything.

"What exactly are you doing here?" The security captain scowled. "Causing trouble in the hospital in the middle of the night? Should I detain you right now? This is an Public Security Hospital—disturbing the peace carries legal consequences."

A chill ran down Colin's spine. He had bullied Dr. Alice Monroe because he knew she valued her reputation and loved their child. But the security team wouldn’t show him any mercy.

"Comrade, I'm just here for child support," Colin immediately adopted a pitiful expression. "You don’t understand—Alice was involved with another man and insisted on divorce. Our child is still young, so I—"

The security officers' expressions softened slightly. These days, moral misconduct was a sensitive topic.

Elena suddenly let out a light laugh. "Oh, how interesting. Dr. Monroe has worked here for years and never even exchanged unnecessary words with male colleagues. Meanwhile, you remarried within six months of the divorce—quite the speed."

The security team paused. Alice was famously reserved at the hospital. The idea of her having affairs was laughable.

Colin trembled with rage. "Y-you're lying!"

"I'm just a neighbor telling the truth," Elena said matter-of-factly. "Security, this man is disturbing my rest. I have work tomorrow."

Seeing that Elena lived in the specialists' quarters, the security team immediately turned on Colin. "Get out! One more word and we’ll haul you in!"

Colin had no choice but to slink away. Before leaving, he shot a venomous glare at the lit window upstairs—Alice must have been watching his humiliation.

Just wait and see!

After thanking Elena, Alice returned to her room. Elena closed the door with a sigh. This world was cruel to women.

Colin pedaled home on his bicycle, where his new wife, Megan Lawson, was doing laundry.

"Why are you back so late?" Maggie wiped her hands, her tone sour. She feared Colin rekindling things with his ex-wife.

Colin shoveled food into his mouth as he ranted. "That bitch hid from me! A little more pressure and she would’ve coughed up the money, but some nosy busybody called security!"

Maggie’s eyes gleamed. "I say, send your mother with Paige tomorrow. A father asking for child support is only natural!"

Colin slapped his thigh. "Brilliant!"

After dinner, he rushed to his mother’s room in the backyard.

The old woman was about to sleep when her son barged in. "What brings you here so late?"

After hearing his complaints, the old woman’s beady eyes narrowed. "How dare she! Tomorrow, I’ll take Paige—let’s see if she dares refuse!"

Colin hid a smirk. His mother had been infamous in the factory for her tantrums—she’d rolled on the director’s doorstep more than once to secure his job.

Then she abruptly changed the subject. "Your brother’s wedding—you’re paying for it. Back then, he sacrificed his career for yours—"

Colin agreed outwardly but cursed inwardly. Like hell he would! If not for needing her tomorrow, he wouldn’t bother.

The old woman nodded, satisfied. "Good. Now go to bed—tomorrow, leave it to me!"

As Colin stepped out, a sinister grin spread across his face. Tomorrow, Alice would regret everything.