My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 74 Episode 74

Elijah deliberately ignored her presence, turning his attention to the rain-streaked window, finding a strange solace in the rhythmic patter against the glass that seemed to soothe his rattled nerves.

Upon their arrival at the villa, he discovered Elizabeth had succumbed to a feverish slumber, her forehead alarmingly hot to the touch.

She was lost in the grip of a nightmare, whispering fretfully, tears mingling with those already dried upon her cheeks.

With a grim expression, Elijah hoisted her into his arms without an ounce of gentleness.

His movements were brusque, reflecting his inner turmoil.

Elizabeth, uncomfortable and disoriented in his hold, shifted slightly.

This minor movement reignited a spark of the desire he thought he had controlled, tightening his grip on her as if fearing she might slip away.

Oliver caught a glimpse of Elizabeth’s distress and ventured cautiously, “Ms.

Sandra seems to be quite ill.

Should we not take her to the hospital?” At the mere mention of a hospital, Elizabeth stirred in her feverish state, clutching desperately at Elijah’s suit with a childlike panic in her slurred voice.

“I’m not going! No!

his thoughts clearly weighing on him before he instructed,

the living room.” With urgency, he swiftly ascended the staircase to the master bedroom with

eerily quiet,

pulled a blanket from the bed, spread

unfamiliar territory for

his temples, visibly

strode to the closet with a stern expression, retrieving a set of

in and out of consciousness, blinked her eyes open,

dizzy haze,

of concern, holding

nothing more than a dream, a fleeting illusion in

people, was showing such concern

to help her change, her body tensed involuntarily, haunted by the memories of the recent unpleasant incident

Elijah’s voice softened,

ones before you rest.” “Okay,” she responded, too weary to argue

to unbutton her

discreetly turned away, his expression shifting subtly, confirming in Elizabeth’s mind that

their shared moments, his gestures had been more about fulfilling a need than showing affection, making her feel

dwell

she changed into fresh clothes and slipped under the

silk quilt embraced her—a