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?

epiphany struck Elizabeth

world, Sandra’s whims held more weight

the most patient would reach a

Sandra had continually scorned

layer of grime, her voice icy and sharp as she said, “Return home? Do you and

some twisted pleasure,

Norris?

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

it, I find it utterly

words, Elijah’s anger flared, but he found himself at a loss

“Elizabeth, you—”

get entangled with

turned sharply and stormed off, her voice

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

What a nuisance!”

strides away, Elizabeth paused, spun around, and fixed him with a

right out of his

Elizabeth purchased two cans of soda and had mistakenly assumed one was intended for

it, irritation

turned so petty, bickering over something

elevator,

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