Chapter 445

Ivan tried to get up to see her off, but his wound was killing him. He had to plop back down on the bed, watching Elizabeth’s back with a grin sneaking onto his face. Elizabeth was still her fiery self. Ivan glanced at his stomach. He wondered how good Elizabeth was at stitching. Hopefully, it wouldn’t look too gnarly, or he’d be pissed.

His phone buzzed. A group message popped up on Facebook from a group called “Just One Word: Handsome.”

Kieran: [Ivan, where the hell are you? I’ve been waiting at the airport for an hour!]

Ivan: [Ran into some trouble. I’m already back. Don’t wait up.]

Kieran: [Damn it!]

Ivan: [My bad. I’ll make it up to you.]

Kieran: [Good thing Alexander didn’t come, or you’d be in deep shit.]

Soon, another avatar popped up in the group.

Alexander: [Almost did.]

Alexander had planned to pick up Ivan after handling some cargo at the harbor but bumped into Elizabeth on the way.

Kieran: [You promised to come. Where’d you go?]

Both of them went silent, leaving Kieran to rant alone in the group.

Elizabeth was yanked out of bed by Rose. Rose said, “Get up! Where were you last night? I saw you come home at six in the morning!” Elizabeth, still half-asleep, was being held up by Rose; otherwise, she would’ve face-planted. She squinted at Rose and asked, “What time is it now?”

“Noon!” Rose snapped. “The cruise party is at 7:30 PM, and we need to be there by 6 PM! And you’re still snoozing?”

Elizabeth pouted and yawned, “Got it, Mom.” She dragged herself up and started getting ready for the cruise party. “After the cruise party, I’ll take you to a jewelry exhibition!” Rose said while helping Elizabeth with her clothes.

Elizabeth looked at Rose with a hint of gloom. “When?”

“The date’s not set yet. It could be soon or take a while. The organizer just got back to handle it.”

“Oh,” Elizabeth pouted, “We’ll see. I’m not really into it.”

“No, you have to go!” Rose glared at her and said sternly, which was rare for her, “You quit your job at the hospital, don’t care about the company, and you don’t study design? And another thing, your dad and I discussed it. The whole family is against you going abroad!”

Rose usually wasn’t like this with Elizabeth. Elizabeth sat on the edge of the bed, silently watching the busy Rose. “Oh.” Rose sneaked a glance at her. So, Elizabeth wasn’t planning to leave?

“If I really wanted to go abroad, could you stop me?” Elizabeth added.

Rose was exasperated. “So, just listen to me for once. Have fun tonight, and if you meet a guy you like, be brave and start a new relationship! Rose patted Elizabeth’s shoulder and said worriedly, “Our Elizabeth is so amazing, so what kind of man can’t you get? The past is the past. Don’t let yourself be stuck in it. Understand?”