Chapter 91

Suddenly, a sharp knock echoed through the hospital room.

A moment later, the door handle began to turn, slow and deliberate.

Elise didn't even need to look-she knew exactly who was about to walk in.

But her once-beautiful eyes now flashed with a chilling, almost sinister light, as if they concealed a well of bitterness and secret plots.

Isadora, this time I'll make sure you pay. You're in for it now.

At that very moment, Elise squeezed her eyes shut, lifted the steaming cup of water she'd been holding, and without hesitation, flung it all over herself.

"Ahh!"

Her scream rang out, sharp and piercing.

Scalding hot water splashed across Elise's delicate skin, the burning sensation hitting her like a wildfire-immediate, overwhelming.

Within seconds, angry red welts bloomed across her arm and chest, the sight enough to make anyone wince.

It all happened in a matter of heartbeats.

never expected Elise to hurt herself so recklessly. She'd assumed Elise was about to throw the water at her, and had reflexively lifted her handbag as

Elise's over-the-top theatrics, Isadora couldn't help thinking how much Nanette could learn from

simultaneously, the hospital room door

with

froze for an instant when he spotted Isadora. Then his gaze landed

grabbing a towel to dab at her wet skin, his expression dark and hard. “Isadora, what did you

Elise's cheeks as she hid in Magnus's arms, her voice

It was my fault-I was careless and spilled the hot water on

so hard she nearly

Here we go again.

act-anyone with half a brain could see right through her. Except, apparently,

his phone and

Elise's arm

reassuring them, her tone gentle,

The water wasn't that hot, thank goodness. It's not a

had been any hotter, Isadora would have scarred her

the victim, twisting the knife

He stormed up to Isadora, jabbing a finger

could you be so cruel? Elise has surgery tomorrow, and you go and burn her with hot

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