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

back. "I'm going out to grab something. If you

and then I shut the door

a message from Eric. "I'm

I headed

water, and cheerfully made my

the unspoken

knew that I wasn't going out for a walk for some fresh air-it was to give him space so that he could preserve

Velbet

hospital ward 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 passed

arrived. He must have

over all the precautions

agreement, the doctor

Eric said softly once

so much for me. I

me say thank you. So, for now, take care of you. I'll cook for you and show you

smiled at him. "How

across his face. "I couldn't ask for

the ordeal. Seeing him