Chapter 0416

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After Peter left the room where Alexia lay resting, she opened her eyes. Her gaze wandered to the landscape outside, losing herself in the view before her. She felt nothing–her body was lifeless, only her lips and eyes able to move. “What’s the point of living like this? I’m nothing but a useless piece of trash now,‘ she thought bitterly.

Her grim musings were interrupted by Eliya, who entered once again, carrying a tray of hot food.

“Madam, I’ve brought your meal. The gentleman asked me to take very good care of you,” Eliya said gently.

“I don’t want anything!” Alexia snapped.

“Please, madam, don’t make my job harder than it already is. Can’t you see how much your husband loves you?

“That man isn’t my husband!”

He’s gone to great lengths, spending a small fortune to make sure you’re comfortable here. This place might not

sneered. “I’ll tell you why. That bastard doesn’t want me to die. Eliya, help me. Kill me. Please! I don’t want to live like this. Look at me! Do you think

you’re asking. As long as Mr. Palmer pays me, I will take

anyone think this is

delicious mushroom soup. It’s exquisite and will warm you up. You know

spouting nonsense! What I want is to die, so you won’t

But rest assured, I won’t let you deteriorate. You

die. For most people, this would seem like an extraordinary display of love and devotion, but Alexia

Feed me. What

clear he loves you–he

revenge. Peter’s elaborate care was his way of punishing her for everything she had done. After all, her family, friends, and everyone she’d

she was dead.

couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy. The woman he cared for had a remarkable husband. What he couldn’t understand was why she held so much contempt for him. It was obvious Peter was doing everything to ensure her comfort, sparing no expense on her medications and therapies. Surely, Alexia had to be depressed not to see the love that was so evident to

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