A Love Forgotten (Arianna and Elijah)

Chapter 137

Elijah was sent for a moment, and then, unexpectedly, he whispered. "I'm sorry."

It took me by surprise-I ha't expected him to apologize on behalf of his mother. I wasn't even sure how to respond.

After a long pause, I said, "Mr. Linden, you should leave." 1'dustunted to my cold, distant cone

He took a step forward, and I immediately said, "Please, don't come any closer

Elijah froze in place, gazing at me with a sorrowful expression I'dowver seen before. Something inside me twisted uncomfortably.

I looked away. "Mr. Linden, we're done. There's nothing lett between us'

Its voice was bleak "Ark, are you really going through with this divorce?"

I nodded. "Yes"

He let out a holoe Lough thought maybe after you woke up, you'd change your mind."

I replied coolly. "No, I won't. I've died twice now, and it's left me with only one clear intention..."

Elijah looked up at me sharply, hope flickering in his eyes.

"And that's to end everything with you, for good."

Disappointment was evident in his erpes. His grip on the crutch tightened, then loosened, only to tighten again. Finally, he gave a small, deleated laugh.

1 should've known. You really were willing to jump from that height. I guess it's true that you don't love me anymore"

He turned awer quickly, his voice barely a whisper..

ut love for him... right?

I was stunned. Did he just cry? It didn't seem possible. Elijah was always so proud; there was no way he'd shed tears over my lost My words were caught in my throat, leaving me unsure of what to say At last, I managed. "Elijah, let's part on good terms, okay?

But saying those words left me feeling oddly hollow

He turned back, his expression conflicted, his lips parting as if to speak, "Arl."

Just then, Mr. Füsse rushed into the room, out of breath. He was closely followed by Mr. Webb, who looked equally hurried

Mr. Hussell quickly positioned himself between me and jah, clearing his throat

"Mr. Linden, This is Ms. York's hospital ward. If you have anything to say, it should go through us.

Elijah's face turned froomy.

"as it really necessary for me to speak to my own

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through intermediaries?" he asked coldly.

Mr. We responded politely, "Mr. Linden, while it's true that legally you're still married, in practice, you two are now formally separated, and you're the defendant in this case. Ms. York Ignoring them both, Elijah kept his gaze fardon me, his eyes holding a look that made me deeply uneasy.

Fraised a hand to quit the two of them "Please, stop"

Roth of them frent linedutely

Turning back to Elijah, I said, "Elijah, bark to your ward. We can never go back to where we were."

The unexpected tears began to fall aut findshed speaking Elijah turned and left, courch in hand, hobbing down the long hospital color until be disappeared into the shadows.

I wiped my tears, plancing at Mr. Hussell. "Thank you. Hur F'o for. There's no need to tell Mr. Wond about this,"

Mr. Bussel heurited "Wright, Ms. York"

i could tell and üksipalady tied Logo, whet'vet him and Mr. We could't make it held.

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Donidin't help anking, "Aumn't you buy, Mr Huell?

He gave a way mode "I's

Mr. Webdeben added, "The bark

your well-being in the top priority"

cave test well. If you need anything. I'll be nearby in the next room.

cow, York Now that you're awake, it's time to start preparing for what might be a lengthy divorce case,"

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