One Night Surprise Novel

Chapter 216 Where Is That Man?

The soft patter of rain was heard outside. In front of the French windows at the duplex apartment, Elijah was holding a cup of floral tea that Courtney had made for him. “Things have been so hectic lately. I had someone look after Tina for a couple of days. When you have time, I’ll bring her along and treat you to a meal.”

“I always have time.”

The man looked especially gentle with a pair of glasses on while he sat on the gray fabric couch. He had the stability and confidence befitting his age. The way he spoke and carried himself also gave off a sense of security.

“We can’t bring the dead back to life, Elijah. You know I don’t like to worry too much about things that can’t be changed.” Courtney looked weary as she massaged her swollen temples.

She had not slept properly over those two days.

Her father’s passing was questionable. It wasn’t that she did not have any suspicions of her own, but given her identity, it was not appropriate for her to dig any further. Otherwise, it would be hard to avoid criticism from people who would claim that she was only trying to find trouble because she was unsatisfied with her father’s unfair division of property. Personally, she did not mind the criticism, but she did not want people to gossip about Tina.

“Technically, you should have the right to half of the Hunter Family’s inheritance.”

“This really isn’t important to me.”

Elijah sighed and had a disheartened expression. “You just can’t be bothered. I’m not forcing you to go all the way with this, but you’re not even thinking about trying to do something.”

“There’s nothing wrong with that. I want to live a more simple life.”

“Are things simple now?” Elijah’s tone sounded profound. “In a big family like the Duncans’, a family feud is never a simple matter.”

Courtney was taken aback. “You know about that?”

“It’s impossible not to know.” His expression was subtle. “You’re in the spotlight of business news headlines in Asia. Nowhere in the news is your relationship with him a secret anymore.”

weight against the couch, she chuckled. “Are you that certain? There’s actually another part to it which I believe Cameron told you

did not

had already registered their marriage. At the time, he had just passed the bottleneck period in his career. Apart from rising steadily, he also provided financial support to Cameron who was still a design student and struggling with financial

she was in

frowned. “Cameron is not in a very good state. I suggest letting her stay at a hospital for

worry. He’s

but

from specialized nurses, no one can keep their eyes on a patient all day long.

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would be separated by an ocean and time difference. If

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talk to him,” she agreed with a serious look on her face. It might have been easy to say that but

time Courtney sent Elijah off, it was already pitch black outside. Lilian waved

she turned back around and went inside. When the doors opened, a breeze blew

elevator took

lowered her head and headed toward her house. When she was putting in her passcode, the beeping sound was exceptionally clear

to the kitchen to boil water for herself again. While she was staring at the kettle, a man’s voice suddenly came up from behind her, scaring her half to

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the incandescent lights in the living room, producing a long shadow on the ground. She could not see his face clearly, but she was able to

It was Alexander.

She pressed down on her rapidly beating heart. “What the h*ll? When did you get here? Aren’t you supposed