Chapter 44


    Chapter 44 You Are Not Allowed to Leave


    Coming out of the bathroom at night, Cordelia bumped into a hug that smelled of alcohol.


    A man’s low voice came from above her head. “Babe, I miss you so much.”


    Cordelia counted the days and guessed that the man might be hungry for sex, so she said, “I’m on my


    period.”


    Elijah was taken aback, then chuckled, “Little fool.”


    This doting tone made her feel dazed for a while.


    He was realistic and heartless.


    Cordelia pushed him away coldly and said, “Go and take a bath!”


    So, the man obediently went to take a bath.


    Soon, finishing showering, Elijah turned off the light and went to sleep. And unexpectedly, he did not


    mention Eva’s medical treatment.


    From her perspective, Cordelia didn’t want to treat Eva’s legs.


    Why should Cordelia cure Eva and give Eva more chances to scramble for her husband?


    But the doctors were kind. Besides, it was Milo’s good intentions, and she had no reason to refuse.


    Men were the most unreliable.


    She might as well follow Milo’s advice and strive for more benefits for herself.


    Suddenly, she felt Elijah turn over. He circled her from behind and murmured like a babble, “Don’t


    worry. I won’t move around, and I’ll just hug you.


    While speaking, his lips touched the back of Cordelia’s neck several times, causing her whole body to


    feel numb, as if electrified.


    The scorching heat from his breath sprayed on Cordelia’s neck, making her want to escape.


    “Elijah…” Cordelia bit her lip. Her eyes were extraordinarily bright in the darkness.


    “Cordelia, how many things have you kept from me?” Elijah asked in a whisper.


    Cordelia’s heart was beating wildly. She had indeed revealed too many secrets during this time.


    After a long time, she said coldly, “A woman with a secret is more attractive.’


    Elijah chuckled, “Okay.”


    He stopped asking, and gradually, his breathing became even.


    He fell asleep.


    Only then did Cordelia slowly ease her tense body, and it took a long time before she fell into a deep


    sleep.


    For several days, Elijah only stayed at hispany and home, like a family-oriented husband.


    And about treating Eva, he never mentioned it again.


    Cordelia didn’t expect him to be so calm.


    But after thinking about it, it might be Eva who wouldn’t be willing to cooperate..


    It was best not to ept her treatment. And it was even better to find others!


    That night, Cordelia and Elijah were about to go to bed when his phone rang suddenly.


    Cordelia nced at the caller. It was Eva, who had been silent for a long time.


    “Hello.”


    “Elijah, I’m having a nightmare. And I’m so scared. Can youe and apany me?” Eva wailed


    through the receiver.


    Elijah nced at Cordelia at the side and said, “You ask Hazel to apany you, and I’m going to


    sleep.”


    Hazel was Eva’s friend.


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    Cordelia guessed they must have quarreled recently, and Elijah’s attitude towards Eva was not as


    nervous and doting as before.


    He might be using cold violence to force Eva to agree to treatment.


    But why did he act in front of her? She didn’t want to see that, okay?


    “Elijah, are you still angry with me? I know I was wrong…


    Hearing Eva constantly acting coquettishly on the other end of the phone, Cordelia finally couldn’t help


    it.


    So she leaned in front of the phone, deliberately softened her voice, and said delicately, “Honey, hurry


    up. You took off all my clothes. Are you not responsible for me?”


    There was a dead silence on both ends of the phone for a while.