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."

his reaction, I walked

something. If you get

saw him nod, and then I

minutes later, I received a message from Eric. "I'm

smiled, knowing exactly what to do. I headed to

and cheerfully made my

the unspoken

walk for some fresh

Velbet

wanted a drink, all he had to do was reach for the bottle by his bedside. His

returned to the ward, the doctor had arrived. He must have been summoned after Eric rang the

the doctor immediately began going over all the precautions again, seriously emphasizing that Eric needed to stick to a

in agreement, the doctor seemed

Eric said softly

blinked, confused. "Why are you thanking me? You've done so much for me. I should be

was about to respond when I cut him off, "But I know you don't like hearing me say thank you. So, for now, take care of you.

at him. "How does

spreading across his face.

asleep, exhausted from the ordeal.