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

come over and talk to Felicity. Before she could act on it, Asher appeared. "Hi, Elara." Elara looked up, surprised to see him

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

Elara home, but she'd refused. Then yesterday morning, he heard

arms. "Why are you so concerned about this? Figures-you and he are cut from the same

not allowed to care about what's going on with you? Don't forget, I'm Mr. Kensington's business partner now.

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begged my dad.

his heart, he agreed to invest in you. And now you have the nerve

+5

Elara's recommendation, Barrett had invested in Mandinion

company.

under his belt, Asher still couldn't hold a

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

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

worried expression, Elara brushed off his concern. "Mr. Blackwood, you're

"I can't even show a

got it right," Elara

his family will come after you?

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

didn't seem like someone unreasonable, and he hadn't even mentioned Jack. Elara called for

started typing a message on her phone.

her expression indifferent. Clearly, she hadn't been paying attention

and I are meeting her family. If all goes well, we'll

Adair being reprimanded by her aunt, she remained determined to marry Asher. Asher,

absurdly to see some flicker of emotion in Elara's eyes,

else, like she used to when I was with

"Congratulations," Elara said simply.

all?" Asher pressed, frowning at her detached response. His irritation simmered. 'Damn it. What am I expecting?'