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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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 day before. Having had a fight with Aubrey, Felicity was

and talk to

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

days ago, he had offered to drive Elara home, but she'd

so concerned about this? Figures-you and he are cut from the

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

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begged my dad.

you. And now you have the nerve to call yourself his partner? Shouldn't you be calling him your benefactor

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Elara's recommendation, Barrett had invested in

company.

under his belt, Asher still couldn't hold

unfazed by her jab, remained focused on the topic at hand. "What did you do to

replied calmly. "He tried to assault me and kidnapped Emily. Isn't

genuinely concerned. "He tried to assault you? Are you okay? Did you go

his worried expression, Elara brushed off

show a little concern for

it right," Elara

exhaled slowly. "Aren't you worried his family will come after you?

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

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 even mentioned Jack. Elara called

and started typing a message on her phone. Seeing her unresponsive,

glanced at him, her expression indifferent.

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

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

with Adair, he hoped absurdly to see some flicker of emotion in Elara's eyes, something to

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

"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.