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

cup, and

target the elderly. I was serving an old woman that day. She looked wealthy, but I

a fortune and give her children a comfortable

for

wish to protect her with a shake of her

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

audibly sighed

if you keep rejecting my offer, Lizzy. What would people think if the CEO

reject a CEO’s offer of help as many times as Elizabeth

They had, in fact, made an impressive amount of money from

knew about it, she’d panic and assume that we’re doing some

penny of their earnings.

nurse came to Elizabeth

now and return at noon tomorrow to move her to

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