The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 217

Chapter 217 – Under His Gaze

“Hurry up and check him, Stella said

Wat he here to check Abraham? Why was he staring at her?

Eddie’s mind was spinning.

He glanced at Abraham’s face. By now, there were no longer any signs of the drug’s effects.

Their eyes met, and when Eddie caught the hint of coldness in Abraham’s gaze, his brain went completely blank.

When did I ever offend this living god?

“Victor said someone drugged you?” Eddie asked carefully.

Abraham stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and gave a faint “Mm

“And how do you feel now?” Eddie pressed.

“Feels like my body’s a bit weak, no strength.”

Stella’s heart jumped straight to her throat.

No way… No way!

Eddie, hearing Abraham say he felt weak, shot another look at Stella.

Stella, already riddled with guilt, nearly collapsed under that glance.

“Why are you looking at me?” she snapped. “Maybe the drug was just too strong?”

Eddie didn’t reply.

add, “The drug was strong,

Would that explanation fly?

and Abraham both stared at

hands, hidden inside her sleeves,

now, Eddie, why don’t you

more.

deal

narrowed his eyes. “You’re trying to kick me

didn’t believe for a

“No, it’s just”

head back, Abraham interrupted

Abraham simply gave him a

silent.

Eddie was st

I always

his things, Eddie turned and headed for the

huge weight on

life, turned around at the door.

chest slammed right back

gonna kill

could there be? Didn’t I already say I gave

made it seem like if Eddie said one more word, she

ask about his condition? That wasn’t some mild

scream. The way you’re asking is so full

scarf still wrapped

I mean, you

voice cut him

Abraham’s deep, sharp eyes, his brain finally

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