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!

on him before he instructed,

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

was eerily quiet, devoid

instinctively, he pulled a blanket from the bed,

unfamiliar territory

his temples, visibly

to the closet with a stern

and out of consciousness, blinked her eyes open, her vision

fever induced a dizzy haze, making the

with a look of concern, holding

more than a dream, a fleeting illusion

of all people, was showing such concern for

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

Elijah’s voice softened, his patience

you rest.” “Okay,” she responded, too weary to argue what she believed was merely a figment

began to

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

about fulfilling a need

dwell

haste, she changed into fresh clothes and

her—a luxury