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 with

whims held more weight than

would reach a

continually

a layer of grime, her voice icy and sharp as she said,

share some twisted pleasure,

Norris?

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

you may enjoy it, I find it

flared, but he found

“Elizabeth, you—”

to get entangled with him

turned sharply and stormed off,

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

What a nuisance!”

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

move, she snatched the soda can right out of his hands—it was rightfully hers, after

cans of soda and had mistakenly

irritation

turned so petty, bickering over something as

reaching the elevator, Elizabeth bumped into

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