His Only Antidote by Shirley Owen

Chapter 35

Chapter 35

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“Nola, what are you upset about?” Elvis was angry and couldn’t help but raise his voice. The two of them were at a standstill. Nola looked at his concern for her and all she could think about were the words he had said to her that night, each one dripping with sarcasm.

“The Grant family asked you to go, and you went alone. You have my contact information, so why didn’t you tell me? Do you really not want people to know about my existence? Am I that embarrassing to you? Just look at yourself now

She had suffered grievances, come back without saying anything, and now she was having a quarrel with him. What was this?

“I’m well aware of my own identity, how could I dare to quarrel with Mr. Grayson! I always follow your wishes and never have any unrealistic ideas. I’m not qualified to ask you to do anything for me!”

Elvis‘ expression grew even more unpleasant. “What do you mean by that?”

Nola laughed mockingly. “Do you all enjoy watching others feel embarrassed? So now you’re waiting for me to be nice to you, only to slap me hard and tell me that trying to please you is a ridiculous thing to do? Or do you want to tell me again not to have any other thoughts because they’re all just wishful thinking?”

That night, wasn’t it here where he clearly told her to stay away from him?

Nola took a deep breath and suppressed her grievances. She knew she wasn’t entitled to them.

“Mr. Grayson, I will always remember your orders and won’t dare to wander aimlessly in front of you. I’ll make sure to keep a safe distance from you, to prevent any confusion. Being simple is better.”

Nola was firm in her words. Only then did Elvis remember that he was in a bad mood that night and had drunk a little too much. It was no wonder that the girl had remembered those words.

“You’re my wife, how do you keep a safe distance from me?” Elvis wouldn’t let her get away, after holding it in for so long, could she just apologize and submit?

“Yes, I am your legal wife, but that’s all I am. Mr. Grayson, I bet my own lifetime happiness to cure my mother. Marrying you was my choice and no matter what happens, I accept it. Just let me keep my own heart, at least.”

“Nola Grant!”

Nola suddenly shouted. She had had enough of today’s events, and the taunts from the Grant family had hurt her deeply. She had managed to keep everything inside, not uttering a single word. Could she finally catch her breath now that

could he give her some breathing

I don’t get close to you, I’ve done that. So what do you want from me? You tell me to stay away from you, and

and didn’t know how

Even if it’s difficult, I can get through it myself. I can’t play your emotional games, and

end up

her heart, she decided to put a stop

been strong and could endure any mockery, but what she feared the

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forcing herself to hold on. “I never thought of taking anyone’s place.”

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He watched as she turned and went upstairs, and Elvis was powerless to stop her. He also questioned himself, what

Was it love?

the time being, nor could he confidently walk up to her.

talk it out, but the outcome was not ideal. Once again, they parted without any joy, and Elvis‘ heart was overwhelmed.

that she had moved to the guest room on her own. He

wanted to sleep in the guest room, then let her. Elvis was

was missing. There was an empty space next to him, and for the first time, he realized how big their bedroom was. He wasn’t sure if it was because it was

frustrated. Without realizing it, he thought about her injured

of her wounds

Nola’s stubbornness, and then went back to bed, forcing himself to sleep. That girl had to suffer some losses before she would soften up. Why did he have to be

see Nola get up. He wanted to express his concern, but couldn’t bring himself to say it. Before he left, he told Alisa to let him know if there was

deeply and her voice was hoarse when Alisa knocked on her door. She said she was just tired and needed to sleep. At noon, she reluctantly ate some food and didn’t pay much attention to her wound. She was still feeling down, so she

came back, she was still upstairs.

slept all day?”