One Night Surprise

Chapter 383 Secret Base

In the Twin Peaks Manor in Melrose City, Elijah was settling Courtney down in the room, letting the doctor in to take a look at her.

“Torture? Alexander’s a freaking maniac! Had I not informed Old Master Duncan about him forbidding Courtney from going out, who knows what would’ve happened today!” Cameron was stomping her feet out of anger in the living room.

Beside her was Gale, who was on pins and needles. “He’s not that kind of guy, Cameron. There must be some kind of misunderstanding.”

“Shut up.” Glaring at him, she rebuked, “Defend him once more and I’ll send you back to where you belong. Hadn’t you seen how Courtney came back? If it weren’t for Elijah, the poor girl would’ve died from that psychopath’s torture!”

Gale scowled. Although he disagreed with her perspective, he couldn’t voice his argument as he was currently in her territory.

Shortly after, the doctor came out of the bedroom. Elijah, who was waiting at the door, inquired, “How is she?”

“She’s fine.” Walking into the living room, the doctor answered, “There’s no physical injury, but she’s very weak right now, and is having a fever, so she’s currently in a deep sleep. Once the fever goes away and she has gotten enough rest, she’ll wake up.”

Elijah and Gale heaved a sigh of relief in unison, a weight seemingly being lifted off their shoulders.

After seeing the doctor out, Cameron went to check on Courtney in the bedroom, leaving the two men awkwardly sitting in the living room.

As Alexander’s friend, Gale felt as if he was in a tight spot, so the best thing for him to do was keep silent the entire time. Though, he couldn’t resist. “What are you going to do?”

Elijah glanced at him. “What, are

that, back then, Courtney had no choice but to deliver the two children, and that Alexander should be considerate about it. But as to why he would suddenly get so pissed

Alexander. “So what do you think it is that caused him to cruelly treat a woman, who

speechless. Just as Elijah said, there was no reason that could explain the sudden change in Alexander’s behavior toward Courtney. “I’ll talk to

care whether you do.” Elijah then glanced at Gale. “I have made my preparations to file a lawsuit

lawsuit?” Gale sprung up from his seat.

took place six years ago,

perturbedly continued, “Is that necessary? Think about it. That’ll only draw undesirable attention to Courtney. What’ll that do to her future?

will. For her

against Alexander, but now that he had seen how low Courtney was willing to go for the sake of her children, he felt the urgency for him to take charge. “Everyone’s so concerned about one another’s feelings and decided to let Alexander off. But have you ever stopped and considered how Courtney’s been living all these years? She doesn’t need a future in Melrose City. I will be her

but feel uneasy

association with rape, kidnapping,

case was filed, the police ran a search in various properties of Alexander in Melrose City. Eventually, they found Tina in the yet-to-operate

Tina back to Twin Peaks Manor and arranged impeccable security measures around the manor

of investigating our evidence. After this case, it is possible for us to take custody of Jordan from Alexander. Since the boy’s father was bold enough to perform a kidnapping, I’m sure the court will consider it.” Elijah revealed

with Tina just moments ago. Now that the child had fallen asleep, her eyes were still quite red. “I don’t have to take custody of Jordan.” She lowered her head, muttering, “I just wanna know whether

said you’ll get to do that.” Softly, Elijah comforted her. “Don’t worry. We’ll fight for custody of Jordan.

day, she couldn’t figure out how

just finished showering and was carried to bed by her mother. Assuming she had just gone on an adventure with a squad of policemen, the little girl was