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."

take care

1. of. I'll send someone to take

you

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.

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

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

ask you something, so I sent her ahead." Asher approached, giving Elara a once-over.

but she'd refused. Then yesterday morning, he heard that Jack had been

concerned about this? Figures-you and

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 partner?" Elara shot him a

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begged my dad.

now you have

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recommendation, Barrett had invested in Mandinion Technology,

company.

Asher still

on the topic at hand. "What

replied calmly. "He tried to assault me and

assault you? Are you okay? Did you go see him

worried expression, Elara brushed off his

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

got it right," Elara said

after you? I heard they

of backing the Hacker family had, but it was clear that Jack wasn't someone to be underestimated. He

felt a bit more at ease. Sully didn't seem like someone unreasonable, and he hadn't even

and started typing a message on her phone.

at him, her expression indifferent. Clearly, she hadn't

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

remained determined to marry Asher. Asher, for reasons he couldn't fully explain, wanted

some flicker of emotion in Elara's eyes, something

sad seeing me with someone else, like she used to when

"Congratulations," Elara said simply.

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