Chapter 1017:

Linda forced a smile and shook her head. “Nothing important.”

“Alright. Get some rest, then…” Ernest walked out without a second glance. There was no hesitation nor sign of regret.

As soon as the door clicked shut behind him, Linda’s smile vanished completely. He had rushed off so quickly. Was Elissa really that important to him? And he had the nerve to show that kind of concern for Elissa right in front of her? What did their years together even mean to him?

The jealousy in her chest flared into rage. The more she thought about it, the harder it was to keep still.

Linda pushed herself up on her arms to sit up. But the second she got up, her strength gave out.

“Ah!” She cried out as the pain shot through her. “Nurse! Nurse!”

At the sanatorium, Laney held the door open for Ernest and gestured inside. “Miss Holland is in the living room.”

“Got it.” Ernest nodded and walked straight in.

footsteps, Elissa turned toward

me,” a deep, male

made her flinch. Of all people, his voice was the one she least wanted to hear

Elissa’s lips parted slightly.

his brows furrowed, and asked sharply, “Why

off guard. “How

ignoring hers altogether. “Why

she decided to be honest. “I don’t want to be close

her bluntness with his own. “Because I

widened in

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about me?” Ernest scoffed. He had known this moment would come. Sooner or later, he would have to come clean about everything. He decided it might as

you on impulse, nor was I trying to take advantage of you. Elissa, I want to be with you.”

and bellowed, “Don’t say things like

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