Chapter 33 Addicted To Her


    Elizabeth gritted her teeth and calmed herself down. Then she began to clean up Matthew’s room.


    She put the books on the desk back onto the bookshelf and the magazines on the floor back. into the


    magazine rack.


    Next, she made his bed and hung all the cleanedundry in the walk-in closet.


    Later on, the room became spotless. Seeing the minimalist room be clean and tidy, she


    thought the room looked even colder now than before.


    After having a cry, she felt her entire body was more rxed now. There’s indeed no use


    being too tense. Sometimes, it’s good to cry it out.


    Then, Elizabeth went downstairs. She thought he was in the living room, but he was not


    there.


    Also, he had only taken a few sips of the hangover remedy. Seeing that, she brought the bowl


    into the kitchen, washed it, and put it back in the cupboard.


    She was a principled woman. Since she had signed the IOU, then she would definitely pay


    back her debt.


    Before leaving, she sent him a message: Mr. Hilton, I’ve tidied up the room. I’lle over at


    six o’clock tomorrow night to make dinner.


    Meanwhile, Matthew was smoking a cigarette on the rooftop while enjoying the cool


    breeze.


    He watched her get into the silver Carter and drive away slowly from the yard, Only after the


    gate closed did he regain his senses and raised a hand to his lips.


    He could still feel the sweet taste of her in his mouth. Moreover, he seemed to be addicted to


    her sweetness now.


    His


    eyes


    darkened slightly, and his expression became even colder after he took a long diag


    of the cigarette and exhaled the smoke.


    The next day was a Saturday, so the three children did not have to go to school.


    Thus, Elizabeth took them to the hospital with her. Cody brought a lunchbox with her, as she


    had prepared some nutritious food for Jessica and Pearl.


    When they arrived at the hospital, Elizabeth was carrying fruits and milk while the three


    children were all holding small gifts they wanted to give to Pearl.


    Abby asked, “When is Pearling back to ss? She used to be my best friend!”


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    Pearl used to be in the same kindergarten with them and was even in the same ss as Abby


    when they were in the lower grades. They were so close to each other that even though they


    went to school together every day, they still had to talk on the phone after school.


    Arthur responded, “Pearl’s sick. So, she’lle back to school when she’s recovered.”


    Antony nodded slightly. “You can give her the dollter. She’ll feel as if you’re


    apanying her in the hospital.”


    Abby’s big eyes flickered. Even though she knew Pearl was sick, she did not understand why


    Pearl had to stay in the hospital for so long.


    Abby had fallen ill before. However, she had only stayed in the hospital for a few days at


    most, while Pearl seemed to have been in the hospital for two years.


    When they arrived at the ward, Pearl smiled happily when saw the three children.


    Cody.


    Elizabeth put the fruits and milk on the table as Jessica got up and took the lunchbox from


    “Ms. Elliott, thank you for making us delicious food every time youe.”


    Cody smiled upon hearing those words. “Don’t mention it. You and Lizzy are good friends,


    after all. How is Pearl?”


    Hearing Cody’s words, Jessica sighed as she looked at Pearl, who was happy to be


    surrounded by the three children.


    “Still waiting for the bone marrow. The surgery can be done as soon as there is a match.”


    Cody nodded. “I’ll go feed Pearl some soup. She’s just too thin, and this


    nourishing.”


    soup very


    is


    With that, Cody joined the three children by Pearl’s side and fed Pearl the soup.


    Then, Elizabeth and Jessica went to the rest area with the lunchbox. Jessica started to eat


    while Elizabeth, who was sitting opposite her, held a cup of hot water in her hand.


    Looking at the parents in the hospital, Elizabeth shook her head helplessly. The greatest blessing in life


    is that one’s whole family is healthy. Every time Ie here and see these scenes,


    I just feel so upset. I wish nobody ever gets sick in this world.


    Suddenly, the incident that happenedst night shed through her mind. She had almost


    slept with Matthew yesterday. He was so tall and muscr that she could neither push nor resist


    him.


    way.


    With such long limbs, the moment he pressed down on her, she could only let him get hist


    Hence, she asked Jessica, “Jess, I want to buy some self-defense tools. Do you know which


    ones are the most useful?”