The Marvelous Elijah's Return

Chapter 22

Your Game 

A faint blush crept across Peach’s cheekbones as she lowered her head, clearly embarrassed by what she was about to ask. 

“Yes?” Elijah prompted, sensing her unease. 

“Could I work with you?” Peach finally asked timidly. “I mean if you… Umm… after you establish your company…” It grew quiet for a moment until she couldn’t bear it anymore. She lifted her head, and her eyes unintentionally locked with Elijah’s gaze before he focused on the road. 

“Just because we are getting a bit close, you think that is a way for you to take advantage of it and use me for your benefit,” Elijah replied coldly, not bothering to hide the irritation and disgust in his voice. 

Feeling confused, Peach chuckled Out in surprise, tilting her head to the side, mumbling,” Wait, what?!” 

“Don’t act dumb and naive,” Elijah retorted sharply. 

“That was uncalled for!” 

“Was it?!” 

“Yes!” 

The tension in the car grew thicker as Peach looked away from Elijah in embarrassment, feeling a little hurt from his harsh tone. “Under what grounds do you think you are qualified to work for me?!” Elijah let out, his tone dripping with sarcasm and anger. 

“Maybe if you didn’t act as if I committed such a sin by asking to work with you, you would know that I have a master’s degree in business management and finance.” Peach stated proudly, folding her arms across her chest, not looking at Elijah. “You do?!” 

“What?! Did you think I am some dumb woman?! What’s your problem…? My dad never joked about my education…” 

and focused on Peach, his

her briefly before

drove

wonder if there was

lips, and she blurted out, “You weren’t questioning my qualifications, but

was suddenly behaving like that.

sorry… I should have known… it was silly of me… you are right, we are getting a bit close and I thought… it was stupid of me to think that we were on the same pace. But I guess I am more trusting than you…” Peach murmured,

you are right, I am less trusting than you.” When the words left his mouth, Peach felt a sting of disappointment, yet she tried her best to suppress it, and then said, “Forget I said anything. Forget I even brought this up in the first place,” Shrugging his shoulder, Elijah kept his focus on the road, and Peach turned her focus to the window, watching as the scenery outside

a halt in the hospital parking lot, making Peach look back at him shortly before opening the door. She stepped out of the car, waiting patiently for him to come

stomp off mad to be dramatic,’Elijah thought as he exited the car with the suitcase and

both headed into the building, walking

they stopped in front of her desk,” It’s good that you are here.” “Umm, is Doctor Ben in his office?” Peach asked politely with a shaky smile. “Well… he is… But you should go to your mother’s

“Why?” 

of worry crossed both Elijah and Peach’s faces… a sense of raw fear overwhelming Peach as she furrowed

Darling’s expression as she looked over at Elijah, biting her lip and shaking her head lightly, muttering under her breath, “Uhmm… Your cousin… Melina is here. She just arrived a moment ago, and went straight to your mother’s room.”

say, and

it!” She exclaimed bitterly, glaring at

he had for her suddenly flooded back with a vengeance, but he tried his hardest to push away all of

She needs rest.” Peach said softly, yet her tone was firm and demanding as her eyes narrowed. “And if you dare come near her or us again, then I will personally sue your ass for harassing my family.” A look of surprise washed over Melina’s face, and then she rolled her eyes, saying, “You are crazy. No one likes you. You are a loser. A freak.” “Are you done?!!” Peach exclaimed angrily as she clenched her

with a hint of confusion and bewilderment on her face, Melina stared at Peach in disbelief as she took a step forward, her gaze resting on Elijah’s hands

my throw-out… things that I don’t have taste for?” Melina questioned mockingly before sneering. “I guess it must

so why are you picking on her now?” Miss

her first and lashed out, “Your daughter is a whore! Don’t

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