Chapter 277
Ellie pushed Alex away, and her gaze turned to him, filled with skepticism. She genuinely doubted whether he had really lost his memory. the change in Ellie’s demeanor, Alex immediately adopted a more serious attitude.
He pointed to his face and then rolled up his sleeve, exposing an inflamed injury on his arm. This inflammation is because of you.”
Noticing
“Come with me.” Ellie said, glancing at the obviously inflamed wound on Alex’s arm and then at Linda, who was waiting by the door of the ward. Elle discreetly led Alex ouIL
In the outpatient clinic, Alex sat in Ellie’s usual position while she fetched his medication and serded the bill. Eager to get Alex out of there, she was willing to invest her time and money to avoid a verbal fight with him.
“Take the anti–inflammatory prior a day, one tablet cach time. Clean the wound and apply ointment morning and night. Avoid any heavy activities that might strain your anni. If you have any problems, feel fire to come back for acheck–up,” Ellie said:
She methodically took out each medication bottle and explained to Alex how and when to use them, then carefully placed them back into the bug and set it in front of him.
When Ales refused to get up from his chair, Ellie struggled to keep her frustration in check. “I need to work now, please leave if there’s nothing
“What if I can’t find you later?” Alex asked, staring at Ellic as he placed his phone on the table. Ellie glanced at the phone and then back to him. The words “Give me your number seemed almost written on his forehead.
Trying to stay calm. Ellie pulled out a scrap of paper and wrote her phone number down for Alex. He leisurely took out his phone, dialed the number, and, upon seeing his number displayed on Ellie’s screen, finally stood up with satisfaction.
Your attitude is quite decent,” Alex remarked, taking a couple of steps before pausing. He locked his gaze onto Ellie’s face. “I’m feeling a bit thirsty: would you be so kind as to get me a glass of water!”
Elle was momentarily speechless. She felt in her pocket and pulled out a carton of milk that her daughter had given her before she left. She extended it toward Alex, saying, “Here, enjoy some milk.”
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Seeing Alex standing there with his hands in his pockets, leaning forward with his mouth open, waiting to be fed, Ellie’s expression hardened.
She inserted a straw and placed it on the table, saying. “You are difficult. Allex quipped as he bent down to take a sip and then turned to leave.
As Alex exited the clinic, Ellie finally let out a sigh of relief. She decided that she needed to keep a much greater distance from him in the future.
“Alex” Quinlee rushed forward as soon as Alex stepped out of the clinic.
“Who are
are you?” Alex asked, sipping his milk and casting a sidelong glance a
Quinler forced a laugh, assuming Alex was purposely ignoring her.
“Alex, don’t believe those rumors; I had nothing to do with the incident five years ago,” she explained, feeling guilty, but Alex wasn’t receptive.
“You’re insane,” he muttered under his breath before leaving
Stung by Alex’s words, Quinlee stood frozen in the hallway. Watching him walk away, she felt a twinge at the corners of her mouth.
Five years ago, she had sent an anonymous letter to the prison, revealing to Alex that Ellie was pregnant with his child. Her message had driven him into madness and led to las escape.
Quinler had initially thought he would spend at least twenty or thirty years locked up. To her surprise, he had been released quickly, and now he was entangled with Ellie aga
Quinler thought. ‘Alex serined to have forgotten me. Perhaps that is for the best; when I enter the Warren family as Chrion’s wife, Alex would have no choice but to recognize me!
Thinking about being Alex’s sister–in–law filled Quinlee with a sense of superiority that she struggled to suppress. However, there was something. more pressing on her mind.
Winnie hard not only distanced herself from Quinder but had also warned her n
never to set foot in the Grant Manor again. Quinler needed to figure out a way to return to Jinerity to please the aging Jansen family members
Once she secured her place in the Warren family, she wouldn’t need to worry about the Janssen or Grant families anymore
As Ellie emerged from the clinic, she spotted Quinler in the hallway, wearing a triumphant expression. Their eyes met, and facing Quinlee’s challenging stare. Ellie emotionlessly looked away.
Jason had warned her several times, surely out of concern for her safety. A noble person can wait for revenge, and she decided to temporarily set
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aside her grievances with Quinlee.
After a busy day at the hospital, Ellie finally returned home to rest. She arrived at the Thompson residence just in time for dinner. As soon as she stepped into the living room, Diana approached her. “Honestly, has Alex been bothering you again?”
The mere mention of Alex made Ellie sigh. “No, it was just a chance encounter,” she replied dismissively, slipping on her house slippers.
With Alex’s time in prison, his escape, Ellie’s studies abroad, and the birth of her children, five years was more than enough for Ellie to move on. Now, seeing Alex again, she felt neither hatred nor resentment,
She simply wanted to keep her peaceful life and have her own career, surrounded by family, children, and friends. She hoped for Alex to find happiness, to have his own family, and to start a new chapter in his life.
“Go wash up for dinner, Aaron called out, wearing navy–blue trousers and a white shirt with rolled–up sleeves, a patterned apron tied around his waist as he tugged on Diana’s arm
“Oh Diana replied, hurrying to the sink in her slippers, while Aaron reminded her from behind to slow down. Ellie observed them, sensing something felt off. Has they started dating or not?
Ellie asked, “Aaron, what’s going on between y
you-
“Go wash your hands for dinner, Aaron interrupted Ellie, ushering her toward the sink.
“Diana, please visit often. If you have any preferences, just tell me and I’ll cook for you, Joanna said, grinning widely at Diana sitting next to Aaron.
“Don’t worry, Joanna, I’ll be here often. And when Aaron finds a girlfriend, Till leave to avoid creating any awkwardness. Diana said, throwing a glance at Aaron
“With you eating two meals at my house every day, it’d be a miracle if I could find a girlfriend, Aaron shot back, scooping a generous piece of fish onto Diana’s plate while carefully removing the bones.
“If you think I’m a burden, I won’t come back tomorrow,” Diana said, enjoying the fish Aaron had meticulously prepared for her.
Tomorrow, my mom will be making lasagna, Aaron mentioned, and hearing that made Diana’s mouth water uncontrollably. Then I’ll make sure to come back for another meal, she beamed.
Aaron cast a glance at Diana but silently returned his gaze. Ellie exchanged amused looks with Whitney at the table. She decided to let their conversation flow while focusing on her meal and looking after the two children.
At that moment, her phone on the dining table began to vibrate. Ellie hesitated and accepted a friend request from a stranger. Just as she was about to check the new friend’s posts, a video call came through.
Accidentally clicking to answer, she was startled to see Alex lounging on a sofa in nothing but a robe, casually greeting her. “So eager to pick up? Are you waiting for-
Before Alex could finish his sentence, Ellie panicked and quickly hung up. At his age, exposing himself like that was utterly embarrassing.
