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 of the

out to grab something.

him nod, and then

received a message from Eric. "I'm thirsty. I want

do. I headed to the vending

water, and cheerfully made my way

unspoken

for a walk for some fresh

Velbet

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

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

agreement, the

for everything," Eric said softly once the

done so much for me. I should

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

him.

a grin spreading across his face. "I couldn't ask

fell asleep, exhausted from the ordeal.