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!”

spending a small fortune to make sure you’re comfortable here. This place might not be what you’re used to, but ask yourself–if he weren’t your husband,

me. Please! I don’t want to

very well I would never do what you’re asking. As long as Mr. Palmer pays me, I will take the best possible care of you. Understand this: never, and I

hell can anyone think this is a life worth living?” she thought, her

soup. It’s exquisite and will warm you up. You know how important

nonsense! What I want is to die, so you won’t make me eat a thing.”

give you an IV. But rest assured, I won’t let

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

win for today. Feed me. What did he

more like it, madam. He just asked me to take care of you. It’s clear he loves you–he told me there’s nothing he wouldn’t do to keep you

words were nothing more than the cruelest form of revenge. Peter’s elaborate care was his way of punishing

she was dead.

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 everyone else.

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