Chapter 25 Episode 25

Eager to escape further painful exchanges, Elizabeth began to turn away.

However, Elijah’s grip on her sleeve stopped her, pulling her back into the very moment she was desperate to flee.

Elijah’s lips barely moved, a shadow of contemplation flickering across his face as he dwelled on the recent fire incident.

His pride remained unyielding, yet his voice, tinged with an uncharacteristic softness, broke the tense silence.

“Elizabeth, I admit, your response may have been a bit overwhelming, yet I can empathize with the turmoil you’ve endured after the fire engulfed your apartment.

If you decide to return, I am prepared to overlook all that has happened.”

Sandra’s advice evidently left a profound imprint on him.

Elizabeth brushed aside his softened tone, her attention narrowing in on one crucial detail of his statement—the fire.

He was aware of the catastrophe, and yet he had the audacity to wait for her to confess her wrongs and seek amends?

While she grappled with life and death, Elijah was with Sandra, who had just indulged in a bit too much alcohol.

Did he truly deem Elizabeth grievances unfounded?

struck Elizabeth

Sandra’s whims held more weight than

reach a breaking point when

Sandra had continually

layer of grime,

some

Norris?

Must I now play a part in your charade? So, you’re running back to your first love and trying to create

While you may enjoy it, I find

by her scathing words, Elijah’s anger flared, but he found himself

“Elizabeth, you—”

not to get entangled

off, her voice cutting

a decent husband, let alone a tolerable ex! Now that we’re done, stick with your new love and quit pestering

What a nuisance!”

paused, spun around, and fixed

the soda can right out of his hands—it

two cans of soda and

reclaimed it, irritation

Elizabeth turned so petty, bickering over something

reaching the elevator, Elizabeth bumped into

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