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.

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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.

tests are clear. Has she been under any psychological

water and realized something, “Little Parrot has

of water.”

was perplexed, but Lorna and Sanderson understood

unspoken sorrow.

family was in disarray.

while doing her homework, one hand nursing the

realizing her mistake, had applied ice to Leila’s

her a cup

two minutes, she

stepped out to see Paulina and Cain

are you guys going?” Leila asked.

check on Merry. She’s fainted,”

Leila’s expression darkened. She went downstairs and saw the milk on the

nanny offered to warm it up, but Leila declined

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

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stormed upstairs, her anger palpable, leaving the nanny unsettled.

Merry were both children, reaching out

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a start. No, she must

than anything. Once discharged, she apologized

Sanderson were understanding, but Cordelia suggested, “Let’s get Louie

dealing with psychological issues and

and Sanderson agreed.

Cordelia messaged Louie, who surprisingly responded right away, “I’ll be there the

Louie?” Cordelia inquired.

sleeping.” replied Louie.

I woke

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