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!

Elijah paused, his thoughts clearly weighing on him before he instructed, “Get the doctor to

he swiftly ascended the staircase to

eerily quiet,

blanket from

was unfamiliar

visibly

closet with a

out of consciousness, blinked her eyes open, her vision

fever induced a dizzy haze, making the room appear

look of concern, holding her pajamas, she could

like nothing more than a dream, a fleeting illusion in her

it—Elijah, of all people, was

came closer and began to help her change, her body tensed involuntarily,

Elijah’s voice softened, his

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

began to

his expression shifting subtly, confirming in Elizabeth’s

been more about fulfilling a need than showing affection, making

didn’t dwell

haste, she changed into fresh clothes and slipped

silk quilt embraced her—a luxury she