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

left, I turned back. "I'm going out to grab something. If you get hungry,

then

from Eric. "I'm thirsty. I want some

smiled, knowing exactly what to do. I headed to the vending machine,

of water, and cheerfully made my

clearly understood the unspoken message

some fresh air-it was

Velbet

he had to do was reach for the

He must have been summoned after Eric

over all the precautions again, seriously emphasizing

in agreement, the doctor seemed satisfied and

for everything," Eric said softly

are you thanking me? You've done so much

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

at him. "How

his face.

fell asleep, exhausted from the