Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

I didn’t say anything, and I don’t know why he turned out like this. Who do you think you are to slap me? When he was in the hospital needing care after the accident, where were you then? Now that he’s regained consciousness, you come swooping in. You’re the most shameless one around here!” Rosie roared at Amanda in anger.

Slap! Amanda delivered another sharp slap across Rosie’s face.

“You know nothing! What’s all this yelling about? Let me make this clear-if anything happens to Elias, you won’t get away easily!” Amanda retorted fiercely.

“Enough, Amanda! If you slap her again, I won’t stand by! Taylor intervened, firmly gripping Amanda’s arm. He had witnessed his sister being slapped twice, yet he couldn’t bring himself to raise his hand against a woman.

Amanda glared at him angrily. After breaking free from his grasp, she walked toward the direction of the ward without looking back. She was determined to find out what was afflicting Elias.

With a completely puzzled expression, Rosie stood in place as she watched Amanda storm off

“Taylor, why did she slap me? What right does she have to hit me? She was the one who abandoned Eli when he was unconscious. What gives her the right now?”

Taylor remained silent. Instead, he looked at her swollen cheek and said, “Tll fetch an ice pack for you.” As he walked away, Rosie inexplicably burst into laughter. The stillness of the hospital corridor only amplified the eerie undertone of her laughter.

I want to see if Elias will still be interested in Amanda after finding out all of this!

Inside the ward.

Amanda sat by the bed, watching the sleeping man. He looked pale, and his brows furrowed. It was as if he was having a nightmare.

She held his hand and noticed his furrowed brows gradually relaxing.

In his current state, she couldn’t muster the courage to discuss Aiden’s situation with him. Furthermore, Elias’ injuries were far from fully healed. Considering a flight of several hours was unrealistic because he might faint halfway.

After an indeterminate period, Elias finally woke up. Slowly, he opened his deep, dark eyes.

first sight that greeted him upon waking was

felt a surge of joy. “You’re awake! How are you feeling? Any discomfort? I’ll call the doctor

wrist and stared at her face intently. At that moment, all that echoed in his mind were the words Rosie had spoken and the haunting memory of the

utterly consumed by

Amanda winced in pain as her wrist felt like it was being

You do know what it feels like to be hurt, don’t you? Have you ever considered my feelings? Do you realize how much pain I

to comprehend why Elias was so infuriated or what Rosie had said to provoke such a vehement reaction from

did Rosie

had said.

you implying that what she said

mindful that he couldn’t get emotionally agitated due to his severe injuries. However,

moment, the door to the ward opened,

“Eli… You guys…

place. She couldn’t comprehend the situation unfolding before

Elias immediately noticed Rosie’s swollen face, marked by a

to your face?” His voice was hoarse and

her gaze toward Amanda and silently shook her head.

gaze that led to Amanda’s face, Elias was slightly taken aback. He asked,

if I did? Someone as

landed on Amanda’s face with a resounding slap. The sound echoed

in, was utterly

It seemed Elias had taken all her words to heart, and he believed them without

herself now? After all, the paternity test report is

side. She didn’t expect Elias to

Eliis pale and handsome face through the mist. “You hit me for her! I can’t believe that you actually hit