Sunny felt like she could hardly breathe. She thought, Things are really going sideways. Last night, Alexander was worried about Elizabeth and came over in the middle of the night. But today, when it involves Esme, he immediately blames Elizabeth without even asking what happened.

Elizabeth slumped into a chair, sighing.

"Dr. Percy," Sunny called out.

Elizabeth looked up. "Are you okay?" Sunny asked, concerned.

Elizabeth pursed her lips. "What could be wrong with me?" She was used to being misunderstood and had stopped caring.

Laura arrived late and called out, "Dr. Percy."

Elizabeth glanced at her. "Did they leave?"

"Yes. How are you?" Elizabeth asked.

Laura looked rough, with scratches on her face and bruises on her wrist. Her hair was a mess. Elizabeth thought Alexander should see how fierce Esme could be in a fight.

"I'm sorry, Dr. Percy," Laura apologized.

"It's nothing," Elizabeth waved it off. Elizabeth walked out of the nurse's station, sighing. She pushed her feelings aside and focused on work.

Meanwhile, online criticism of Esme kept growing. Elizabeth worked until lunch. At the cafeteria, she heard a news report on TV: "Regarding the fake saffron issue, Mr. Tudor held a press conference."

Elizabeth froze. A press conference? The camera showed Alexander and Esme on stage.

For such a big event, it should be Alexander alone or with Elizabeth. What did it mean for him to bring Esme?

Alexander spoke confidently, "Saltion prices are high, so it's not surprising some sell fakes. Mrs. Russell bought a fake one out of kindness, wanting to give my grandmother saltion for her health. She's also a victim. The authenticity isn't important; her intention is. I hope everyone stops escalating this and gives the Russell and Tor families some peace. Thank you."

He seemed to de-escalate the situation but was really protecting Esme. Heaven said the authenticity didn't matter. Even if Elizabeth had given Lily the real one, it wouldn't compare to Esme's actions in his eyes.

Elizabeth smiled bitterly. Alexander really didn't want Esme to suffer.

Sun, Mar 23 Chapter 235

She lost her appetite.

Just as she was about to leave, a woman's voice came from the TV: "Mr. Tudor, you seem to be defending Ms. Russell. What's your relationship with her now?"

Other reporters chimed in. "There are reports of you and Ms. Percy at the courthouse applying for a divorce. Are you divorcing Ms. Percy for Ms. Russell?"

The camera panned back to Alexander. He leaned forward, hands on the table. His expression grew complex. He slowly said, "Elizabeth and I…"