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.

In a panic, Elvira protested, "Zach, please. I am fine. I came here to stay with you and support you while we wait for Grandma Tracy's surgery

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

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

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,

them, he knew they were there for Elvira, and he could sense that their

Chapter 31

to let her down. But Zach tightened his grip around her waist

bodyguards, emerged from different directions. Before she could even process what was happening, a fight had broken out. The

and said, "Hold on a minute. What's

hospital sent their security team as a precautionary

did not take his word and doubted the possibility. However,

for, it was kind of them to help get rid of the bodyguards of the

Ms. Sherry Johnson," Zach answered truthfully, "She came because

then promptly made a few phone calls, and a doctor arrived shortly after to examine her. The doctor noted that Elvira had a fever and quickly reported his findings to

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

a possible symptom for women experiencing menstrual cramps. She will be fine after taking some medicines," the doctor said

the waiting area outside the operating theatre. Zach, however, caressed Elvira's hands and

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

go." Elvira urged

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

Elvira gently nudged him toward the door. Zach reluctantly left the

come over, and he said, "Go find out what just happened to my

to Zach about a confrontation between Elvira

with anger and frustration. When he discovered that Mrs. Willis had slapped Elvira, his fists immediately clenched, and 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

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