After Death, Love Unveiled

Chapter 193

Elara had no idea that Adair had been harboring a grudge against her, let alone that Adair always assumed the worst of her. In truth, Elara had never mentioned anything about Adair and Asher to the family. Now, seeing Adair greet her, Elara asked, "Why'd you bring him here?" Her eyes shifted briefly to Asher.

Adair glanced at the man beside her and deliberately looped her arm through his. "He's my boyfriend. I came to visit Mrs. Hawthorne."

Elara smirked faintly. "Aren't you worried about the family finding out you're dating someone?"

Adair raised her chin. "And what if they do? They already know.

After that dinner, Adair's aunt called her to question her thoroughly about the man she was with, asking if it was Asher.

That incident had actually stemmed from Felicity spotting them together downstairs and casually mentioning it. But Adair assumed it was Elara who had spilled the beans.

Elara felt that Adair's tone carried a hint of sarcasm, but since their relationship was never particularly close, she didn't dwell on it. Without further ado, Elara walked into the hospital room to check on Felicity.

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Meanwhile, in the corridor, Asher and Adair stood talking. After exchanging a few words with Aubrey to comfort him, Adair eventually left with Asher.

At the hospital entrance, Asher said, "There's something at work I need to first."

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home

Adair stared at him. "You're going back to work after hours?"

"Can't be helped," Asher replied. "I'll text you once I'm done."

Adair nodded reluctantly. "Alright."

Asher opened the car door and personally helped her into the car. After she left, Asher didn't leave the premises.

room, Elara found Felicity in the same state as the day before. Having had a fight with Aubrey, Felicity was in

calling Wyatt to see if he could come over and talk to Felicity. Before she could act on it, Asher appeared. "Hi, Elara." Elara looked up,

I sent her ahead." Asher approached, giving Elara a once-over. "What's

she'd refused. Then yesterday morning, he

are you so concerned about this? Figures-you

just curious. Am I not allowed to care about what's going on with you? Don't forget, I'm Mr. Kensington's business partner now. Can't we at least talk?" "Business

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begged my dad.

you. And now you have the nerve to call yourself his

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to Elara's recommendation, Barrett had invested in Mandinion Technology, which had significantly boosted

company.

belt, Asher still couldn't

"What did you

replied calmly. "He tried to assault me

tone, Asher looked genuinely concerned. "He tried to assault you? Are you okay? Did you go see him

off his concern. "Mr. Blackwood,

frowned. "I can't even show a little concern for

got it right," Elara said

worried his family will come after you? I heard they don't

entirely sure what kind of backing the Hacker family had, but it was clear that Jack wasn't someone to be underestimated. He couldn't help but be concerned about Elara's

amusing. "You're overthinking it." She had been worried before, but after meeting Sully, she felt a bit more at ease. Sully didn't seem like someone unreasonable, and he hadn't

started typing a message on her phone. Seeing

Elara glanced at him, her expression indifferent. Clearly, she hadn't been paying attention to a

meeting her family. If all goes well, we'll get married,"

Asher. Asher, for reasons he couldn't fully explain, wanted

Adair, he hoped absurdly to see some flicker of emotion

else, like she used to when I was with Daphne?'

"Congratulations," Elara said simply.

you have to say? You really don't care at all?" Asher pressed, frowning at her detached response. His irritation simmered. 'Damn it. What am I expecting?' he