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.

not sure. All her tests are clear. Has she

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

of water.”

perplexed, but Lorna and Sanderson understood immediately,

unspoken sorrow.

Jordan family was

distracted while doing her homework, one hand nursing the

mistake, had applied ice to Leila’s face.

a cup of warm milk, Leila wondered why she hadn’t returned

another two minutes, she

out to see Paulina and Cain hurrying

you guys going?”

on Merry. She’s fainted,” Paulina

went downstairs and saw the milk

offered to warm it up, but Leila

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

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upstairs, her anger palpable,

Merry were both children, reaching out for Paulina’s embrace, but

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must

her troubles more mental than anything. Once discharged, she apologized for the trouble she’d caused.

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

whiz at dealing with psychological issues and could

and Sanderson

midnight, Cordelia messaged Louie, who surprisingly responded right away,

Louie?” Cordelia inquired.

was sleeping.” replied

I woke

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