Chapter 262 Everyone assumed Elijah was subtly mocking Daxton by implying he was practically a son to him, given their similar ages.

Elizabeth believed it too.

Her eyes narrowed with a flicker of disdain as she glanced at Elijah and deliberately stepped on his foot.

Dont stand in my way.

Her casual shoes made the action gentle yet audacious, laden with silent contempt.

Daxton, meanwhile, subtly lowered his gaze to conceal the hint of amusement twinkling there.

It was clear.

She was standing up for him.

A sudden, ragged inhale escaped Albin.

Defying Elijah was a rarity no one dared, but Elizabeth unflinchingly did sofor another man.

Enraged, Elijah barked, Elizabeth! Unfazed, she continued, tugging Daxton by the sleeve toward the waiting police car.

Daxton paused to give Elijah a courteous nod, then held the car door open for Elizabeth.

Together, they slipped inside.

The police officers, spectators to this bold display, wished they could vanish.

One seasoned officer finally mustered the courage to approach Elijah.

Mr.

to file the

was fixed on Elizabeth, his expression unreadable and

to head back and will keep you updated on any

gestured decisively and commanded, Everyone, back to the

he bit back the words, Ill come too, his eyes lingering on the departing cars with a

Elijah and Albin remained

At that, Elijah gave him a sharp, icy glare, causing Albin

Ruby escorted Elizabeth

suffered some

off her shoes and slumped onto

dropped down next to her, feigning annoyance

friend anymore? You didnt breathe a word to me about what went down in Foxfire County! Ruby stepped out of the kitchen, balancing a

locked eyes with

Sandras right, you know.

cant take all

Alright, I understand.

was wrong, Elizabeth admitted, her fingers curling around the warm mug, the heat

retrieving the first aid kit from

the ointment that Melany had supplied

with tears, and she spat out bitterly, That scumbag Nate! He should pay dearly

take some time off during this

entire production schedule off track, Elizabeth objected, shaking her

doctor assured me Im

ointment and these marks will fade in a couple of

worry, the

Im safe.

and lit a cigarette, her mind racing as she remarked, Considering everything we know,

were a fluke, but the media frenzy?

a moment

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