Chapter 45
Chapter 45
Ellie slowly caine to amadu wave of pain. When she realized a strange mai was staring at her with predatory eyes, she screamed in fear
Taking advantage of the man’s distraction, she attacked his eyes with her hands. The man, in pain, slapped Ellie hard, caining her to fall sideways into the pool, disoriented.
She struggled desperately in the pool, gasping for help as water flooded her lungs, making it hard to breathe. Helplessly, she watched two men approaching her in the water.
Just as I thar felt she was about to suffocate, someone packed her hair, followed by a stinging slap to her face. Her face went numb from the pain, her hrad spinning, and a ringing sound filed her ears.
“You stat, you almost poked my eyes out I’m going to kill your The terrifying voice came from above as the man forced Ellie under the water.
As her awareness stared fading and she felt close to death, she was yanked up by her hair to the surface, only to be slapped again and again. This repeated so many times dus Ellie eventually had no strength left,
Closing ber eyes, she sank beneath the water again, her mind flouting to the image of a sharply handsome face–it was times frowning, sometimes angry, and occasionally silent…
ornetimes smiling, other
She thought, “What a shame! Aller trying so hard, now at the brink of death, all she could think about was him in the end, she still couldn’t push ham out of her heart
She couldn’t swan, and facing the repeated torment from the two men, Elbe had no strength left to call for help.
When the man shoved her under the water again, she desperately gripped the part of the pool lackler that was still above water, closing her eyes in hopelessness.
No matter how much the man yelled at her, hit her, or pulled her hair, she just wouldn’t let go. She thought. Better to sink down than be humiliated like this. At least I can remain pure!
Thinking about the time she first joined the Warren family, she often felt homesick, missing her parents and brother, and would cry silently in her closet
Then Nancy found her and took her into their room. When she saw Carlos’s serious face, if scared her and made her cry even more when she was handed over to Evan, the butler.
Feeling helpless, our night Nancy carried her into Alex’s room and placed heron his bed
She would never forget Alex’s expression at that moment Even though he Innked anneyed, he will tucked her in, warning her with a frown. “If you wet the bed. Ill spank you!”
“How strange” Elbe thought to herself, and as she pondered, the pain suddenly disappeared.
“Ellier” When Alex rushed in, he saw Ellie being harassed by two naked men who were pulling her hair and shouting ather
Layson was also shocked by the scene and hurried forward to stop Alex, but Alex’s men had already rushed in. “Alex” he called.
Layton saw Alex pick up the fruit knife from beside the pool and jump into the pool. He realized that those two fools were in big trouble
Suddenly, screams like those of pigs being slaughtered echoed from the pool, atud bright red blood quickly spread through the water.
When Alex lifted Ellore out of the water and saw her barely covered body with shocking marks, his eyes turned red with anger. He gently laid Flie on the edge of the pool, removed his wet jacket to cover her, and immediately began fir aid.
He pressed firmly on Ellie’s chest, occasionally bending down to give her mouth–to–mouth resuscitation.
“Ellie, wake up?” Alex, dripping wet and with tears in his eyes, keelt beside Ellie, calling her came over and over. He didn’t even notice that his voice was shaking
Soon, Ellie spat out some water and slowly came to. Let go of me she called
Ellie del strong arms wrap tightly around her, warm breath on her neck, making her scream in fright and struggle desperately
Alex held her close, saying. It’s okay, Ellie It’s met Open your eyes and look, it’s met
Hearing the familiar voice above, Ellie slowly opened her eyes. Seeing Alex’s face so close, his eyes bloodshot, she trembled as tears streamed down hier face. “Alex,” she said.
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“It’s okay,” Alex said, holding her tight and even tighter
When Haley and the others arrived, they saw Alex drenched, koreling by the poolside, holding Ellie rightly. He pressed his forehead against hers, repeatedly whispering her name. “It’s okay now,”
Behind Alex, the pool was a vivid red, the scent of blood filling the entire villa. “Let’s go hack” Alex said, lifting Elle and leaving promptly.
Haley suppressed her discomfort and followed, saying, “Alex, I’ll come with you. Since Ellie’s a girl, it’ll be easier for me to look after her
Alex walked quickly, saying, “I won’t be a problem”
After Alex refused her offer. Haley walked with them to the car, watching Alex take off with Ellie in his arms. When she turned back, she saw that Layton had already arranged for the injured men to be taken to the hospital.
Haley stopped Layton. “Dad something happen to Ellic with those two?” she asked
“If you warm to know, ask Alex. He got there before I did Layton said and walked off.
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At around 3 A31, in Ellie’s apartment, Alex helped her sit up to take her medicine and noticed she was trembling badly.
“Come on, be good and take your medicine, Alex said gently, polling her in his arms as he gave her the pills. After seeing Ellie take her medicine, he didn’t let her go
He held Ellie tightly, his voice hoarse without him realizing in as he said, “See if you dare to wander around by yourself at midnight again”
“Lucky you’re okay, or Td have definitely dealt with those two jerks “he said, his eyes red with concern
He held Ellie in his arms like she was his treasure. With her eyes closed, Ellie felt herself being held tightly by Alex. She wanted to forget everything and just lean into Alex’s arms, relaxing like this
But she knew she couldn’t. Even though she felt weak all over, the still nudged Alex and said, “Your phone’s been ringing
“I won’t answer anyone’s call. Tim staying here with you tonight” Alex said, holding her tighter.
Ellie took a deep breath and broke away from Alex’s warm ches to snuggle under the blanket. Hearing Alex’s gentle voice on the phone, shr burrowed deeper into the covers.
Since Ellie had a bruise on her face, she took a week off to rest at home. During this time, Haley and Lacey visited unce, but when Haley offered to stay and take care of her. Alex said no,
A week later, Ellie was almost fully healed and started to move on from the incident
After staying at home for a week, Ellie was planning to work part–time at the bar in the evening
Alex blocked her by the wardrobe, trying to grab the clothes from her hands, and said, “There’s still a bruise at the corner of your eye, take a couple more days to rest.
Lie tugged at the clothes she was holding and replied. “It’s fine. I just cover it with some concealer.”
Allex freed up a hand and pulled at Ellie’s collar, saying, “Let me see your neck.
Ellie quickly stepped back to avoid him, uying, “It’s already tine
“Move your hand so I can check.”
“Alex, can you please respect some boundaries“”
“Not for you!”
In their playful tug–of–war, Ellie couldn’t dodge quickly enough and was accidentally pushed into the closet by Ales. Without thinking. Ellie beld onto some clothes, unexpectedly pulling Alex in with her
In the tight space of the closet, there wasn’t any room to dodge, so Alex and Ellie were pressed closely against each other. Alex looked down at her, and their breaths mixed together, with the only sounds being their breathing and heating hearts.
Alex gazed down at Ellie’s slightly open lips, his eyes filled with indescribable emotions. His Adam’s apple inoved up and down without him realizing it, as every part of him urged him to kiss her deeply.
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