Chapter 284
Alex stared silently at his phone screen for quite a long time. Finally, he sent a message to Ellie. After dispatching the text, he kept his eyes glued to the screen, waiting for her reply, ”
Just as Elle arrived home, barely having exchanged her shoes, she received Alex’s message. In those few brief words, Ellie could feel Alex’s sadness
even from across the screen.
As she got ready to respond, her two kids ran over to her. Alex waited for five minutes, but Ellie’s reply didn’t come.
Throwing away the cigarette stub from his fingers, Alex switched off his phone. But just then, the screen lit up again, showing Ellie’s message. Alex opened the chat and sent another message back to her.
This time, Ellie didn’t keep him waiting long. When he saw her cheerful “keep going” emoji, Alex couldn’t help but chuckle softly.
Turning his gaze back to the dark stretch of the Warren Manor, he found that his gloom had lifted. Alex declared. “Tell Chris, I’ll be heading to the company tomorrow.”
The disappointment he felt signified an ending, yet it also marked a new beginning. He would bring the Warren Manor back to life, giving his parents a proper home again and making it his pride once more.
The next day, Ellie arrived on time at the hospital. After finishing all the preparations, she walked to Orion’s room. “Where is she?” Ellie asked. noticing Quinlee’s absence as she entered the room
Since Quinler had returned with Onion, she had stayed glued to his side and insisted on being recognized as Onion’s fiancée. Whenever Quinlee left the room. Elle couldn’t shake the feeling that the woman was up to no good
Linda came out from the caregiver’s quarters, her eyes heavy from lack of sleep. “She left last night,” Linda reported. “She said she got approval to head back to Jinerity for a few days.”
“Ger out” just as Ellie stepped closer to the doorway, a warning echoed from inside the room. Elle looked at Linda, who quickly urged her back to the reception area.
“Orion had a nightmare last night; he was really upset. I stayed up until three in the morning calming him down so he wouldn’t throw things?” Linda explained
“Just a moment, let me try talking to him,” she continued cautiously as she moved into the room while Ellie watched from the doorway.
“Onion, don’t be upset. The person outside is your comrade Jason’s niece and your doctor, Ellie, Linda said gently as she approached Orion’s wheelchair.
“Onon, you have to trust that Ellie will help you get better. Once you’re healed, you can go home to your family. Don’t be scared; I’ll be right here with you. Linda coaxed Orion softly, like a parent calming a child.
After a while, he finally nodded in response.
Ellie stood at the door, observing Linda beckoning her to come inside. Despite Orion’s severe facial injuries, one half of his face was unblemished
Looking at just this half of his face, Ellie noticed a resemblance to Alex, but Orion’s f
features seemed sharper. His complexion showed a healthy tan, possibly from years spent outside.
Ellie could easily imagine that once Orion’s appearance was restored, his face and physique would captivate many women. After completing a successful examination, Ellie exited the ward
“Landa, your hard work during this time has been impressive,” she praised, giving Linda a thumbs–up
to understand him. As long as I don’t
Linda’st bright eyes looked red from sleepless nights. “Even though Orion can be difficult, I think I’m starting to un surprise him when he’s upset, I can calm him down enough to avoid any problems”
“I get paid well, so I have to do my job right, bun *Linda hesitated, her thoughts trailing off.
“Just focus on your own responsibilities and ignore Quinlee. If she causes trouble for you, don’t put up with it; just Ellie reassured Linda before leading back to her odlice.
Quinlee seemed determined to have it both ways. She wanted to b
to Mark or come to me,”
to liecouur Mrs. Warren while avoiding the challenges of caring for Orion herself. Ellie was convinced that even if Orion couldn’t ser, he would definitely serae Quinler’s dishonesty, After a busy day at the hospital, Ellie joined Diana and Larry at a Ellie pointed at Lacey’s sparkling diamond ring on her left hand. “Lacey, you and Mark
cat a restaurant for a moment of relaxation
tark just g
got married, and yet you’re out late? Is he okay with
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“Mark said as long as I come home at night, I’m free to do whatever I want otherwise,” Lacey replied, smiling sweetly, like someone who just fell for
tricky scheme.
Diana leaned closer, intrigued. “Lacey, be honest, did you and Mark sleep together last night?”
Lacey straightened up and playfully shoved Diana away. With conviction, she replied, “Diana, how could you think that of Mark? He’s the most chivalrous man I’ve ever met
In a whisper. Lacey continued. “Last night, he just held me close, but nothing else happened. He told me that the party wasn’t his idea; he had no clue how it all started.
He assured me that our marriage is like a contract, he won’t pressure me. left. Mark insisted I take the bed while he chose the sofa.”
After a year.
if I’ve had enough, he’ll help me file for divorce. After you all
Lacey’s face beamed with pride with every mention of Mark, making Diana and Ellie exchange amused looks. Ellie bit her straw, feeling like she was watching Lacey get fooled by Mark.
“Diana, has Aaron come home yer? Ellie suddenly remembered that Aaron had stayed at the Grant Manor after drinking too much the previous night
At the mention of Aaron, Diana’s expression changed quickly. “Don’t even mention your brother,” she exclaimed, stuffing her mouth with an oversized piece of meat.
Noticing Diana’s mood shift, Ellie’s voice became cautious. “Did my brother do something he shouldn’t have while he was drunk?”
Diana, with her mouth full rolled her eyes. “He clung to my dad while crying. Tim and Liam couldn’t get him off. He wailed about how five y ago, I abandoned him, leaving him all alone, and how much your mom worried about him.
“My family had no choice but to carry him to my room. Before dawn, he had already run away”
years
Though Diana’s words were a bit muffled because of her chewing. Ellie grasped the seriousness of the situation. Hearing the story made her chest tighten, and she stared down at her straw, lost in thought
