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.

“We’re not sure. All her tests are clear. Has she been under any psychological

stress? Cordelia remembered the running water and realized

of water.”

Sanderson understood immediately, their hearts heavy with

unspoken sorrow.

Jordan family was in disarray.

had been distracted while doing her homework, one hand

mistake, had applied ice to Leila’s face.

Paulina had left to fetch her a cup of warm milk, Leila wondered

waiting another two minutes, she heard footsteps

Paulina and Cain hurrying downstairs.

you guys going?” Leila asked.

check on Merry. She’s fainted,” Paulina called back.

they left, Leila’s expression darkened. She went downstairs and saw the milk on the table,

warm it up,

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

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her anger palpable, leaving the

a nightmare where she and Merry were both children, reaching out for Paulina’s embrace, but

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No, she must be the one loved,

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

Cordelia suggested, “Let’s

psychological issues and could

Sanderson agreed.

way home, long past midnight, Cordelia messaged Louie, who surprisingly responded right away, “I’ll be there the day after tomorrow, first thing.”

up, Louie?” Cordelia inquired.

sleeping.” replied

I woke you.”

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