Chapter 284: Not the First

“Wyatt,” Elianna called after him, stepping out and accidentally seeing Yunice and the bloodstains on her clothes. She froze for three seconds before reacting. “Wyatt, why is she here? And the blood on her…?”

Elianna suspected Yunice was there when Morgan was hurt.

Wyatt interrupted, “She gave Morgan first aid. The blood on her is just from him. Is it really such a big deal?”

Elianna felt aggrieved. She had only asked a question, but Wyatt immediately snapped at her. She pouted and looked at Yunice, as if Wyatt became especially irritable whenever it concerned her.

Yunice noticed Elianna’s dislike and met her gaze confidently, with a hint of mockery in her eyes. Yunice remembered that only Elianna and Morgan had been present when she threw Paul’s ring in the trash. She’d been tricked by Paul, but perhaps Elianna was involved too. Yunice was curious why they held such a strong grudge against her.

Noticing Wyatt’s hand pressed to his temple, Yunice realized he must be physically and mentally exhausted from the crash and lack of rest. He was definitely fatigued.

Yunice took the initiative and said, “You should go rest in the car for a bit.”

Elianna hesitated, but Yunice could tell what she was thinking, so she added, “Since we have some free time today, why don’t you come over to my place?”

Yunice spoke as if she were the host, making Elianna roll her eyes. Does Yunice really think Pavilion Hall is her home? However, her body acted more honestly, and she got in the car.

As soon as Wyatt sat in the car, he leaned his head onto Yunice’s shoulder and fell asleep. Elianna wanted to move his head to her shoulder but was forced to sit in the passenger seat by Jordan.

When they got back to Pavilion Hall, Wyatt went to his room to rest. Yunice had planned to find an excuse to leave, but Wyatt grabbed her arm and pulled her into his embrace, wanting to hold her while he slept.

Yunice had never expected to be the one to comfort him to sleep. Luckily, he slept peacefully and didn’t do anything strange. After confirming he was asleep, Yunice quietly got up without waking him.

When she opened the bedroom door, she saw Elianna eavesdropping. She caught her. She waved her hand, signaling Elianna to follow her to the kitchen. Elianna looked at her with disdain, but followed.

Yunice cooked in the kitchen while Elianna said, “What do you want?”

Without looking back, Yunice replied, “If you want something, take it yourself. Make yourself at home.”

Elianna opened the fridge. “This is my house, not yours. You’re the outsider.”

Yunice said, “It won’t help to be angry. Wyatt loves me so much that he’s willing to give his life for me.”

Elianna froze, staring at Yunice in disbelief. Yunice continued, “Earlier, on the mountain road, Morgan wasn’t the only one in danger. I was too.”

Yunice fixed her gaze on Elianna’s nervous expression and whispered, “Do you know what Wyatt did for me? A man worth billions, and he risked everything, driving a car with faulty brakes, just to chase after me.” She straightened up and mocked, “I’m the only one who can make Wyatt risk his life. What do you have to compare with me?”

“You’re not the only one!” Elianna snapped, her emotions flaring up. “You’re not even the first one! Stop getting carried away!”

Yunice paused, giving her a cold look. Realizing her mistake, Elianna quickly covered her mouth, but it was too late.

Yunice toyed with the knife handle in her hand and asked, “Then who is it?”

Elianna stammered, “I was just kidding. You can brag, so why can’t I?”

Yunice scoffed. “Okay, if you don’t want to tell me, I’ll go ask Wyatt. I’ll say you told me.”

Elianna quickly grabbed Yunice, “Why are you so unlikeable?”

Me? Unlikeable? But the people who deceived, targeted, and mistreated me—aren’t they the ones who are truly unlikeable?

Seeing the hesitation in Elianna’s face, Yunice asked, “I only have one question—will that woman return?”

Elianna’s eyes flashed with sadness, and Yunice caught the emotion. She realized now. That woman wouldn’t be coming back. So Yunice didn’t have to worry about it anymore.

She continued to cook, and Elianna, feeling uncomfortable in the kitchen, quickly found an excuse to leave.

Paul had waited all day but didn’t hear from the virtual number again. He felt uneasy, wondering…