Chapter 416

Elodie froze when she saw him.

Elias didn't wait for her to speak; the truth was already plain enough.

"Let's get you somewhere to rest." His brow furrowed as he carefully helped

Elodie to her feet. She felt so light and fragile, and while he made sure she leaned on his arm for support, Elias kept just enough distance so she wouldn't feel uncomfortable.

"Thank you, I'm alright," Elodie murmured, her voice thin and weak as she stood.

Elias nodded softly. "Sit down for a bit. Take your time." He glanced over at the oncology ward across the hall.

After years of research into malignant tumors, he'd seen too many patients like her-he knew all too well what someone looked like after a round of chemotherapy.

Elias took in her pale face, surprised, and asked, "Are you here alone? No one came with you?"

He didn't hide his disapproval, and Elodie realized immediately that he'd probably guessed the truth.

She nodded. "Yes, just me."

She didn't bother to explain why.

you're going through chemo, you really

her? If they were as close as he suspected, surely he'd be at her side. At the

neither of them even knew about her

me what's going on?" Elias asked

nothing to hide. He was a doctor, after all, and

his lips

wonder he'd sensed something off about

all at once, he thought of

to hold

furrowed his brow. "Did you bring your medical records

shook her head. "I just came in for my second round

hospital system. When was your last scan?" His voice was

"About two months

comfortable with it, I could take a look at your case for you. But honestly, I'd recommend a more targeted scan. That way, I'd have a much clearer

Elodie was surprised.

knew how

hospital work, it was

spare time. But

was a

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