Chapter 264 Elizabeths eyes narrowed.

Shouldnt we be sharing a room? she asked in a clipped tone.

Willow quickly replied, her voice bright with feigned cheer, Mrs.

James, youve misunderstood me! I only meant to ask if you and Mr.

James are reconciling.

Im genuinely happy for both of you! Elizabeths lips curved in a faint smile, her response calm but firm.

Seeing that Im back, of course, weve reconciled.

Taking the backpack from Willows hands, she added, Ill take this upstairs myself.

Im a bit tired and want to catch up on some sleep, so dont call me for dinner.

Without waiting for a reply, she turned and made her way upstairs.

Heat up the milk in the fridge and bring it to the master bedroom, Elijah instructed Willow as he followed Elizabeth.

Upstairs, Elizabeth closed the bedroom door and locked it.

Moments later, the sound of the door unlocking startled her.

She turned around to see Elijah standing there, a key in hand, staring at her.

Caught off guard and half-dressed, Elizabeth hastily pulled on her pajamas.

Her back was smooth and graceful, her waist slender and delicate, with firm, curved hips.

Elijah didnt respond immediately.

noting the red marks scattered across her delicate

and guilt welled up

she had enduredsuffering

noise before coming in? she asked

approached her and gently pulled her

want now? Elizabeth asked

and just

the bed,

softly, his gaze softening with a

out to adjust her disheveled clothes, but the moment his

eyes flashed

but indecent thoughts? Look at my state! Do you want to push me into PTSD to satiate your desire? Stunned by her outburst, Elijah withdrew his other

help you apply ointment, not whatever youre

iodine from the kit,

dawning on her

oversized custom-made bunny from the bed and buried her

now? Elijah chuckled softly, dipping a cotton swab

still buried in the

teasing amusement, When an ostrich encounters danger, it

her head slightly, her tone

incubation, not to hide! Oh, is that

that she was like

Elizabeths cheeks flushed.

bumped her injured arm

winced in pain, drawing a sharp

move, Elijah said firmly, his tone gentle but

Elizabeth obeyed, lying still.

applied ointment to the more severe

areas were inflamed, and others showed signs

up with ropes? he asked, his voice colder now, his anger barely

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