Chapter 55: Don't Disgust Me

Without going to the hospital or calling anyone, Elaine took a taxi directly home. The thirty-minute ride felt like an eternity. She clenched her lips tightly, and by the time the taxi stopped at her doorstep, her teeth had cut deeply into her lip, leaving a taste of blood.

She tried to enter her home quickly, not wanting anyone to see her in such a miserable state. However, fate had other plans for her. The housekeeper was in the living room cleaning when she heard footsteps approaching. As she looked up, she and Elaine made eye contact, and the housekeeper's expression turned surprised when she saw Elaine's condition. Elaine could only force a bitter smile and lower her head.

"Don't tell them, not for now," Elaine pleaded.

It took the housekeeper a while to recover from her shock. She dropped the cleaning cloth she was holding and hurriedly went to fetch the first aid kit, but Elaine stopped her, "No need, I have it in my room. I'll go up first, you can continue with your work." Wit