Chapter 35 With a weary sigh, he decided to wait for a calmer moment to share the news.

In the medical ward, Sandra reclined on the cot, her complexion pallid and worn after the blood sampling.

Elijah positioned himself beside her, his brow knitted with concern as he handed over a diagnostic report.

“Here’s the analysis.

Everything is fine—but you really need to avoid straining yourself like that again.”

Sandra’s lips curled into a teasing pout, about to chide him for the delay in bringing the report.

However, noticing the distant look in his eyes, she paused.

The uncertainty of her standing in Elijah’s life since her return weighed heavily on her thoughts.

Additionally, she grappled with the apprehension that Elijah might feel deceived by her and Sophia’s covert tactic to replace Elizabeth’s role.

With a nervous nibble on her lower lip, Sandra softly addressed him, “Elijah?”

his gaze snapping to

“I realized today that the other candidate

Elizabeth.

think she might assume I deliberately competed with her? I regret not

approached you for assistance, I should’ve

into silence, burdened

reaching

“I’m sorry, Elijah.

wanted you to quarrel with

can relinquish this

opportunities will come my way in

as it means you two won’t argue

his expression easing into something warmer at

gentle motion, he tucked a stray strand of Sandra’s hair

“You’re overthinking, Sandra.

and me

on your recovery and stop stressing

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