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 with

Sandra’s whims held more weight

most patient would reach a breaking point when

continually scorned her,

if shedding a layer of

some twisted pleasure,

Norris?

it enough that I stepped aside for you? Must I now play a part in your charade? So, you’re

enjoy it, I find

anger flared, but he found himself at a loss

“Elizabeth, you—”

not to get

and stormed off, her voice cutting

were never a decent husband, let alone a tolerable ex! Now that we’re done, stick with your new

What a nuisance!”

spun around, and fixed him

soda can right out of his hands—it was rightfully

cans of soda

reclaimed it, irritation flickered across his

so petty, bickering over something as trivial as a

elevator,

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