Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 157 It's Not Like I Didn't Save You

I gazed into Eric's serious eyes, and for some inexplicable reason, I nodded. "Okay."

With my response, he finally seemed to relax. He shifted gears, eager to hear the full story of what happened today.

After a moment of thought, I decided not to tell him that I had already known someone would try to kidnap me. Instead, I told him it was just a greedy person looking to extort money from the Brown and Cornell families, planning to keep one of us as a hostage.

From Eric's expression, he seemed to doubt my version of events, but seeing my resolve, he didn't press further.

We lapsed into a long silence.

Suddenly, I remembered something and looked up. "Have you passed gas yet?"

Eric's face stiffened, and he quickly avoided my gaze.

I couldn't help but laugh. Leaning closer, I grinned. "The famous Eric is getting shy? Really?"

Before I could finish the sentence, I saw a faint blush rise on his face. He hurried to explain, "No, no. It's just... I don't feel it yet. The effects of the anesthesia must still be lingering."

I didn't believe a word of it.

I shrugged and casually stood up from the chair. "I'm so tired. I think I'll step outside for a bit."

I walked

out to grab something. If you

then I shut the door behind

received a message from Eric. "I'm

exactly what to do. I headed to the vending machine, picked

bottle of water, and cheerfully made my

clearly understood the unspoken message

for some fresh air-it

Velbet

a drink, all he had to do was reach for the bottle by his bedside. His message was clear-he had passed

doctor had arrived. He must have been summoned after Eric rang the bell

all the precautions again, seriously emphasizing that Eric

agreement, the doctor seemed

you for everything," Eric said softly once the doctor

are you thanking me? You've done so much for me. I

"But I know you don't like hearing me say thank you. So, for now, take care of you. I'll cook for you and show you my gratitude

smiled at him.

nodded, a grin spreading across his face. "I

fell asleep, exhausted from the