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."

reaction, I walked out of

I left, I turned back. "I'm going out to grab something. If you get hungry, message me and I'll bring you

and then

from Eric. "I'm thirsty. I

I headed to

water, and cheerfully made my way

the unspoken

a walk for some fresh air-it

Velbet

had water, and if he wanted a drink, all he had to do was reach for the

He must have been summoned after Eric

precautions again, seriously emphasizing that Eric needed to stick to

agreement, the doctor seemed satisfied and

Eric said softly once the

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

know you don't like hearing me say thank you. So, for

at him. "How does

grin spreading across his

from the ordeal. Seeing him resting