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?”

opened a thermos and poured out a cup of warm water before handing it to

a sip from the cup, and her

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

She keeps claiming that she wants to make a fortune and give

don’t you work for my company? I

swiftly rejected his wish to protect her with a shake of her

Plus, my academic qualifications aren’t suitable for a job

sighed at her

will only grow if you keep rejecting my offer, Lizzy. What would people think if the CEO of Campbell Corporation can’t even convince someone

of help as many times as Elizabeth

exchanged a knowing glance. They had, in fact, made an impressive amount of money from playing the stock market,

she’d panic and assume that

clueless about the whole thing and had not touched a single penny of their earnings. Elizabeth continued to work several jobs to make a living, and her children were upset that

nurse came to Elizabeth with good

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