A Matter of Wife and Love

Chapter 199

Chapter 199

“Any recollection?” Leo’s expression remained unchanged, but Elyse could sense his hostility. The frostiness sent chills deep into her bones.

She finally looked up shakily with darting eyes. “Leo…”

“You can’t hide what you did forever. Calista from Kirkford Village is the daughter of the family who got Bria buried under the pillar. The other three are related to their family.”

She did not need further explanation to understand what he was getting at. Not only had he gotten to the bottom of the incident, but he also hurt everyone she worked with to take revenge on her, and he didn’t even bother to hide the truth. It was a clear attempt at taunting and humiliating her.

How ruthless!

Elyse sat tensely on the bed and realized belatedly that, before this, Leo had only shown her a tenth of the ruthlessness he was capable of.

“Get her the best medicine, doctor, and nurse,” Leo gave some instructions and left.

Eugene, who had been following Leo around, stole a glance at Elyse and looked at Leo with pursed lips. Leo took revenge on Elyse because of her wrongdoing, but he asked Eugene to take care of Elyse out of courtesy. It was Leo’s way of telling Elyse that Ellen’s kindness could only go so far as to spare Elyse’s life, and served as a warning that Elyse might end up in a worse situation if she dared to misbehave.

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released from the hospital,

not slow down on their investigations. One day, he and Julia visited

had expected the answer, but

hold back her anger and resentment. “Have we found the criminals

that she suffered from guilt for failing to protect

was slightly better at keeping her emotions in check, but as Bria’s mother, she was anxious to know the outcome of the investigation. Samuel read their expression and stared at Amelie with a knowing look. “I found the people behind the

an accident two days ago and lost both arms. The couple who shoved Bria under the pillar was now buried in a collapsed mine. They

the point that the Kirkford villagers thought there must be some

knew that ghosts were merely superstitions. Someone was behind the rogue justice, leaving them wondering about the identity

her guess, “Could that person be… Leo…” Leo’s figure

Julia finished her sentence.

we could confirm that he was behind the revenge,” Samuel added. Amelie’s expression crumbled as she

avenging me? Amelie

villagers in hurting Bria when they had nothing to do with us?” Julia asked a pointed question. Samuel’s expression changed when he heard that. After a pause, he explained,

sank.

head. “But one thing is clear—two different

help from two different groups.” Samuel’s remark led to more doubts in

to guess.” Amelie finally spoke after a long silence. “Just list out the people who hold grudges against

came to a realization and slapped her thighs in excitement. “Yes! Why have we not thought of that? My kind Elie, you rarely make enemies. There are only a few who hold grudges

knew the answer. Elyse Clayton, Melissa Richards,

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