Chapter 4 Remorse

Elizabeth had calmed down by then. The anxiety-fueled adrenaline rush prevented her from feeling the chill in the winter air earlier. By the time the cold caught up to her, she was too weak to stand on her feet.

After learning that Abby was out of danger, Elizabeth finally relaxed, and her body was overwhelmed with exhaustion.

Now that her feet were warm, she straightened out her clothes, wrapping the expensive coat tighter around herself.

Elizabeth smiled and replied, “Dominic, you’ve saved us once. I’m forever indebted to you, and I can’t trouble you any longer.”

Dominic’s heartache was palpable in his gaze. She still doesn’t understand my heart.

Six years ago, Dominic’s car had knocked her over by accident. He had sent her to the hospital and even rented a house for her after her discharge. Though his actions had initially stemmed from guilt, he fell for her after their prolonged companionship.

Dominic felt helpless about Elizabeth’s stubborn avoidance of his affections.

He shifted the topic and asked, “I heard things were nasty when you resigned from that investment firm. Did they make things difficult for you?”

cup of warm water before

took a sip from the cup, and

target the elderly. I was serving an old woman that day. She looked wealthy, but I couldn’t bear to lie to her. I told her the truth, and when the company found

to make a fortune and give her children a comfortable life, but she can’t get

for my

to protect her

my academic qualifications aren’t suitable

sighed at her

only grow if you keep rejecting my offer, Lizzy. What would people think if

of help as many times as Elizabeth

and Arthur exchanged a knowing glance. They had, in fact, made an impressive amount of

it, she’d panic and

She was clueless about the whole thing and had not touched a single penny of their earnings. Elizabeth continued to work

the clock struck twelve, a nurse came to Elizabeth with good

can go home now and return

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