Chapter 165

“We’ve offended her, we’re gonna have a hard time later…”

She doesn’t really care, she can always seek protection from Mr. Laurence, but Eleanor…

If Joelle finds out about Eleanor and Mr. Laurence’s relationship, it’s gonna be bad.

Liana couldn’t bear to think about it, her mind filled with images of a girl being tortured to death.

Eleanor saw the scared look on Liana’s face and felt guilty. “I’m sorry, Dr. Terrill, I’ve dragged you into this.”

Liana shook her head gently, “It’s not your fault, Joelle is just too pushy.”

Afraid that Eleanor might feel too guilty, Liana tried to comfort her. “Don’t worry, I’ll give Mr. Laurence a heads–up later, he’ll protect us.”

Eleanor forced a bitter smile. She had been so ruthless with Bernard, he probably hated her to the core. How could he possibly protect her?

As Liana was about to say something, a few police officers came over, asking what had just happened.

Liana explained that it was just a medical dispute that had been resolved, so the police took a simple statement and left.

left, Liana remembered that she had to pick up some medicine for Eleanor, so she rushed to tell her, “Let’s

worrying about her

anti–inflammatory and pain relief meds from the nurse first. Wait here for

the triage desk. Liana watched her leave, then turned around to

meds from the nurse, Eleanor

Liana

resting on her hand as her thoughts raced. She struggled to comprehend

to reality as soon as she noticed Eleanor’s presence. She

on Liana. “Does it hurt?” he asked, reaching out to touch

amount to something after leaving our house, but you’ve

words, but because he had witnessed her in such an

state.

her fists, not

leaned against the wall, his arms crossed, looking her up and down

old when she left the Howell family. After so many years,

couldn’t help pressing her against the wall again, lowering his head to kiss her moist red

he had visited

just learned from Joelle that she was working for Bernard, he might never

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