Chapter 190

Elizabeth stopped dead, locking eyes with Henry. Dime whispered, “Let Elizabeth in.” Hens, cold, told Elizabeth, “Be nice to Esme.” Diabeth smiled, “Mr. Hossell, when have I ever been unkind to her?” Everyone knew Exme was the Rossell family’s darling, with her brothers doting on her. Messing with Esme in front of Elizabeth wasn’t that smart. Henry ushered her into the hospital room.

Exme was getting an IV, looking pale and weak. As soon as Elizabeth walked in, Exme’s eyes widened. Elizabeth, in a white coat over a light green shirt and black pants, stood with her hands in her pockets, quietly watching Esme. Esme’s lips moved, and her hand with the IV started trembling. She scrutinized Elizabeth, as if verifying her reality, with disbelief and panic in her eyes.

Esme thought, It’s really Elizabeth. She’s unharmed? Last night, didn’t my people say they took care of her? If she’s fine, then who came last night? Was it a dream? A hallucination?

Elizabeth noticed Esme trembling. When a person survives an attack unscathed, the guiltier someone looks, the more likely they did it. “Esme,” Elizabeth called, “are you okay?” Exme just stared, replaying Elizabeth’s words from last night. “Esme,” Elizabeth called again.

Esme looked dazed, her eyes filled with fear and unease. Esme thought, Elizabeth’s really alive. Does she know I sent someone to kill her? Is that why she came last night to scare me?

Elizabeth’s eyes darkened. Esme must be disappointed I’m still alive, huh? Henry noticed something was wrong with Esme. He came to her bedside and called softly, “Esme?”

Esme looked up suddenly. Seeing Elizabeth’s deep, sorrowful eyes, she shivered. She grabbed his arm, tears falling, and whispered, “Tiscated.” She glanced at Elizabeth with a hint of fear. Henry looked at Elizabeth, remembering Esme’s first words when she woke up. “Elizabeth, I didn’t harm you?” Had Elizabeth been smart enough to guess Esme’s involvement?

“Okay, I’m here.” Henry patted Esme’s head, then looked at Elizabeth, his voice cold, “No one will harm my sister!” Elizabeth paused. With only the three people in the room, it was clear he was talking to her. “Excuse me. I’ll be leaving Ms. Russell, take care!” Elizabeth smiled.

Esme watched Henry cautiously, saying nothing. Henry stood up and followed Elizabeth out. As the door closed, Henry called out to Elizabeth.

Chapter 190

Elizabeth turned; the tension between them was thick. “Elizabeth, stay away from Esme,” he said coolly. Elizabeth frowned. “Mr. Russell, maybe Esme is the one causing trouble for me? Instead of lecturing me, why not talk to her?”

Henry scoffed, mockingly, “I know Esme. She’s always obedient and never causes trouble! But you…” Elizabeth narrowed her eyes and stepped closer, wanting to hear more. Henry choked up as Elizabeth’s face got closer. She was too close.