Chapter 164: I’m Sorry, IL

Chapter 164: I’m Sorry, I Let You Down

Chapter 164: I’m Sorry, I Let You Down

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

I faced Marcus Blackwood’s deep golden eyes and froze momentarily. The dim light cast shadows across his

pale features, making him look more vulnerable than I’d ever seen him.

As I was about to get up from the bedside chair, his hand shot out and grabbed my wrist. His grip was weak

but desperate.

“Elena,” he called my name softly.

I quickly pulled my hand away and explained, “I was only helping you turn off the light. Don’t overthink it.“.

My voice came out sharper than intended. “I came to see you only because we were in the same car during

the accident. If you died, I wouldn’t be able to explain to the Blackwood family.”

Marcus watched my serious explanation with those intense golden eyes. After a moment, he responded with

a simple acknowledgment.

“I understand.”

Then his voice dropped to barely a whisper. “I’m sorry, I let you down.”

I was stunned and stared at him. “What do you

mean?”

never wavering. “I

beat. The air in

me when you grew up,” he continued, his

had forgotten you.”

at my sides, the knuckles turning white. I looked away from his

in the past,”

me, it isn’t

his face contorting with pain from the movement. I immediately pressed his shoulder down,

your wound will tear open,” I warned.

down against the pillows. “I’m

and stood with my back to him. The distance

you apologizing?” I asked without turning

despite the turmoil inside. “We’re even now. While we’ll still sever our mate bond,

the door. Each

retreating figure and suddenly began

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through the quiet room.

and I could hear his sharp

heard the commotion from the hallway and entered

immediately pressed the nurse call

room, frozen in place. My hand hovered over the door handle,

and leaving.

their urgent voices mixing together. I stood there for a long

forced myself to walk

and encountered Hugo Ashworth by the fountain

tall figure elegant against

was hidden in the shifting illumination like

him. “What are you doing here so

“I also stay at this hotel, but I’m not used to living in

heavy mood. “The Northern Territory’s climate is dry. With autumn’s significant

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