Chapter 199 “Perhaps you should take a short rest.

We might need your further input later on for additional details.” The officer, spotting an approaching figure, quickly imparted this advice to Elizabeth with a note of urgency before stepping away briskly.

The nurse, poking her head back through the doorway, mentioned in a clipped tone, “I’ll return to administer your injection once you get changed.” With a swift nod, she disappeared down the hallway.

Now, the hospital room felt more intimate with only Elizabeth, Elijah, Oliver, and Beverly remaining.

Stumbling over her words, Beverly managed a tense chuckle as she addressed Elijah.

“M-Mr.

Norris, fancy seeing you here.

What a surprise.”

Elijah coldly dismissed her attempt at conversation with a mere flick of his eyes, his focus elsewhere.

notice as her eyes danced with unspoken

Elizabeth turned towards Beverly, her

helping me get

a pointed look at Elijah,

you mind stepping out? It’s a bit

how he had just dealt with

thought back to the lengths he had gone to,

thanks escaped her lips before she coldly demanded that he

lips twisted into a wry, mocking smile as he responded, “I’ve seen

Really, what’s the issue?”

like an explosive shockwave, instantly unsettling

flared with surprise, her breath caught

cunningly usurped Sandra’s wealthy patron! This explained the deep-seated enmity between Sandra and Elizabeth; they were entangled in a fierce

him, her expression

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