Chapter 148 Episode 148

Elijah observed her foot, now tinged with red, and bent down, extending his hand to lift her legs, poised to carry her.

“I can walk,” Elizabeth asserted hastily, retreating and nearly losing her balance.

“No need to make this overly dramatic.”

Elijah refrained from insisting on carrying her.

He straightened up, offering her a steadying hand, his voice laced with a trace of annoyance.

“When I ignore your complaints, you accuse me of not caring.

Yet when I try to help, you claim I’m overreacting.

Isn’t that a bit contradictory? What is it that you truly want? Are you even sure?”

Elizabeth allowed him to guide her to the sofa, her voice gentle yet resolute as she said, “Of course, I know exactly what I want.

People change, Elijah.

There was a time when all I sought was your affection and a harmonious life together.

But you met me with apathy.

realization—I no longer wish to linger in

And still, you’re displeased.

complained I demanded

now you’re questioning if I know what

Mr.

it’s you who needs

needs have always

longed for family and love

yearn

to dive into a pointless debate over such

voice, he remarked, “I never realized

come prepared with a load

so naturally, they argue even more passionately when they believe they’re

and this unexpected outpouring of emotions

Elijah noted, deftly removing the tissue from

over her to retrieve the first aid kit perched

his knees in front of her, he carefully cradled her

jolt of surprise

her feet as profoundly private, and the sensation of someone

instructed firmly, securing her foot

the burn ointment and started to apply it with focused

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