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.

to notice as her eyes danced with unspoken stories, flitting

her clothes close, Elizabeth turned towards Beverly,

mind helping me get

directed a pointed look at Elijah,

mind stepping out? It’s a bit awkward to

how he had just dealt with Nate, Elijah felt

into his features, he thought back to the lengths he had gone to, pulling strings and searching tirelessly through the night

whisper of thanks escaped her

into a wry, mocking smile

Really, what’s the issue?”

revelation erupted like an explosive shockwave, instantly unsettling

her breath caught by the scandalous

had cunningly usurped Sandra’s wealthy patron! This explained the deep-seated enmity

him, her expression unreadable as

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