She Got A Better Man

Chapter 31

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Elvira could feel her face stinging so badly. She went to the restroom, and upon looking in the mirror, she noticed that one. side of her face was red and swollen. "That was a hard slap, Elvira thought while washing her face with cold water. 'I can't go around looking like that.' She continued splashing water on her face, hoping to reduce the redness and swelling.

After she washed her face a few times, the swelling reduced slightly. However, her menstrual cramps had returned, and they were so intense this time that it was nearly impossible for her to stand straight.

Hearing hurried footsteps outside, Elvira quickly hid deeper in a nearby cubicle, just in case it was Karen's bodyguards. After a moment, the footsteps finally receded into the distance, and Elvira stepped out of the restroom quietly and cautiously made her way back to the waiting area outside the operating theatre.

As Elvira arrived at the waiting area, she immediately noticed a woman standing beside Zach. They appeared to be having a serious conversation, as evidenced by Zach's furrowed brow and severe expression.

The sound of unsteady footsteps caught their attention, causing both Zach and the woman to turn around. As they looked around, Zach spotted Elvira, who could barely keep her balance and was swaying from side to side. Without hesitation, Zach quickly approached her and caught her as she stumbled. Anxiously, he asked, "Elvira, what's wrong?!"

"I... I was just having some cramps. It's nothing serious. How's the surgery going?" Elvira asked, worried about Mrs. Gilbert.

Sherry Johnson was surprised by what had just occurred, momentarily forgetting to control her facial expression. When Elvira turned to look at her, Sherry quickly composed herself and tried to hide her shock by furrowing her brows and looking down.

"Nothing serious? You looked awful, and why is one side of your face so red?" Zach looked at her as he held her in his arms.

"I might have been in too much of a hurry when I left the ward. I accidentally walked into the door." Elvira didn't want him to worry about her now.

Zach couldn't find the right words to respond to her reply. He uttered, "What...?"

Zach scooped Elvira up in a gentle bridal carry, cradling her securely as he turned towards Sherry. "Ms. Johnson," he said, his voice calm but urgent. "I need you to stay here to keep watch on my grandmother's surgery. If there's anything at all that you think I should know, please call me immediately."

"Yes, Mr. Gilbert," Sherry responded respectfully.

please. I am fine. I came here to stay with you and support you while we wait for Grandma Tracy's surgery to end. How

Zach, ignoring Elvira's protests. "Ms. Johnson is reliable, so leaving matters in her hands is okay. I'll take you to

doctor, knowing he wouldn't agree with anything she said. This way, he could quickly return to waiting outside the operating theatre without

rise and fall of his breath and the steady beating of his heart. Gradually, she felt her mind clearing and her body relaxing. She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, feeling a sense of peace Elvira's expression quickly turned cold and serious as she noticed the Willis family's bodyguards blocking their way. Although she wanted Zach to put her down, his hands tightened around her, making it difficult

in front of them, he knew they were there for Elvira,

Chapter 31

trying to persuade him to let

different directions. Before she could even process what was happening, a fight

confused and said, "Hold

hospital sent their security team as a precautionary measure."

and doubted the possibility.

difficult for her to think clearly. But no matter who they worked for, it was kind of them to help get rid of the bodyguards of the Willis

Johnson," Zach answered truthfully,

a doctor arrived shortly after to examine

is she running a fever?" Zach held Elvira's hands tightly as he asked the

be fine after taking some medicines,"

the operating theatre. Zach, however, caressed

entered the room carrying the prescribed medicines, one of which was an injection. Elvira started feeling anxious and fearful at the sight of the injection. Sensing her fear, Zach gently told Elvira to look at him instead of the needle. He kept talking to her in a calm and reassuring tone, distracting her from the injection until it was done. After administering all the prescribed medications, the nurse

Elvira urged

kissed her forehead and said, "Call me if you're not feeling well. I'll come

him toward the door. Zach reluctantly left the ward, still worried

ward, Zach signaled to his bodyguard to come over, and he said, "Go find out what just

bodyguard quickly completed his task and reported to Zach about

his knuckles turned white. He thought to himself, 'Elvira is my precious darling girl. How dare these people touch and hit her!" On their way back to the Willis residence, the car carrying Karen, Judy, and Amber was involved in an accident. When

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