Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 164

Cordelia felt her heart leap into her throat.

[Author’s note: Leila will definitely be dealt with. Don’t worry, though, this is just the tip of the iceberg for her, her downfall is imminent.]

Chapter 164

Cordelia knocked again, her persistence rewarded only by silence.

She knocked harder this time, causing Lorna and Sanderson to emerge from their room, surprised to find her there. “What’s up?” Lorna asked.

Cordelia gestured towards the door, “No one’s answering.”

Sanderson glanced at Lorna, “Spare key.”

“I’ll get it. Hang tight, Lia.” Lorna said, sprinting towards the study.

She returned with the key and handed it to Sanderson, who motioned for Lorna and Cordelia to stand back as he unlocked the door.

F

The room was pitch black, save for the moonlight spilling through the open window, stirring the curtains. The sound of running water came from the bathroom, where frosted glass diffused a dim light.

Sanderson paused, hearing the water.

Cordelia moved forward, but Lorna grabbed her hand, stepping in front of her. She called out gently before flinging the bathroom door open.

“Merry?” Lorna gasped.

Cordelia rushed in to find Merry collapsed on the floor, unconscious.

They called 911, and in the dead of night, the family headed to the hospital.

After some tests, the doctor said, “She’s had a shock. Lucky you found her when you did, or it might’ve been fatal.”

“How could she go into shock?” Lorna asked.

sure. All her tests are clear. Has she been under any psychological stress

Cordelia remembered the running water and realized something, “Little Parrot has a fear

of water.”

perplexed, but Lorna and Sanderson

unspoken sorrow.

was

homework, one hand nursing the cheek

had applied ice to

to fetch her a cup of

minutes, she heard footsteps outside.

Paulina and

you guys going?” Leila

to check on Merry. She’s fainted,”

She went downstairs and saw the milk on

it up, but Leila declined with a scowl.

glass with a fierce glare, “So visiting Merry at the hospital is

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stormed upstairs, her anger palpable, leaving the

and Merry were both children, reaching

9

No, she must be the one loved, the

anything. Once discharged, she apologized for

understanding, but Cordelia suggested, “Let’s get Louie over here tomorrow.”

psychological issues and could surely

and Sanderson

long past midnight, Cordelia messaged Louie, who surprisingly responded right away, “I’ll

still up, Louie?”

was sleeping.” replied Louie.

I woke you.”

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