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

world, Sandra’s whims held more weight than

reach a breaking point

continually scorned her, dismissing

a layer of grime, her voice icy and sharp as

some twisted

Norris?

I stepped aside for you? Must I now play a part in your charade? So, you’re running back

may enjoy it,

but he found himself at

“Elizabeth, you—”

was determined not to get entangled with him any

sharply and stormed off, her voice cutting through

husband, let alone a tolerable ex! Now that we’re done, stick with your new

What a nuisance!”

few strides away, Elizabeth paused, spun around, and

soda can right out of his hands—it

of soda and had mistakenly assumed one was intended for

it, irritation flickered

Elizabeth turned so petty, bickering over something as trivial as

reaching the elevator, Elizabeth bumped into

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