Chapter 143. Side EffectsAfter the surgery, she was still unconscious but out of danger. In the late afternoon, Taylor was released after being cleared when they reviewed the footage, confirming that he hadn't pushed Elizabeth. On the same day, Zeus left and, upon his return, demanded that Elizabeth be discharged from the hospital.When Elizabeth opened her eyes, her vision was a bit blurry, but gradually the images around her aligned. She quickly got up from the bed, realizing that her clothes had been changed to an old nightgown. The room was familiar but strange at the same time."Liz, what are you doing standing up? You need to rest!" her brother Ryuk interrupted, holding her."Why did they bring me here? Where's Richard?" she asked anxiously, trying to get rid of her brother but still feeling weak."Father asked us to bring you home," Ryuk warned, apprehensive."I don't want to stay here," she grumbled, barely able to keep her eyes open."I'm sorry, Liz, Father won't let you lea
Chapter 144. Back to AdolescenceAfter evaluation, the doctor explained that while the medications were taking effect, he would sleep in a peculiar way, as if something were happening to him. Richard left the hospital feeling fine, wondering how he could have slept at home and woken up in the hospital, as if something serious had happened."You..." he grumbled as he got into the car and sat next to Ailda, while Jayden drove."You didn't want to wake up!" protested Ailda, as he showed his bad mood."I'm feeling great, and I don't remember ever sleeping as well as today.""Of course, it seemed more like you were dead and revived after some time," commented Taylor, but he was already distracted, fiddling with his phone."What's Kenedy up to?""It seems he's gotten over Elizabeth," he smiled ironically, teasing Richard. "Aurora is keeping him busy, making him read stories. He seems not to like it, but deep down, he's loving all the adventure he's having at the mansion.""So, keep him away
Chapter 145: How to Escape to the Secret Garden?"Are you going to wait for me to take a shower, right?" she asked eagerly, finishing undressing."I..." he sighed heavily, lost for words. She just smiled, understanding, and headed for the shower area. He remained attentive to every movement, watching her naked under the shower. His only regret was the distance she was from his touch."I got what you wanted..." Jayden stopped speaking when Richard signaled for him to be silent while covering the cellphone, showing embarrassment. "Both of you..." he murmured, stifling a laugh, placing the folder on his desk and quietly leaving.He stayed on the call with her as she headed to the bedroom, still seeing her even closer as she locked herself in and brushed her hair, until she fell asleep while watching him read the documents absentmindedly."Seeing you every day on call won't make this longing for you any better..." he lamented when he saw that she had fallen deeply asleep. "Good night, my
146. when I feel your skin.Jayden warned Elizabeth that she should wait for Richard's notice before heading to the garden, but she was so anxious that she didn't even wait for the message after her three unanswered calls. She suspected that something was wrong, yet she couldn't imagine what it could be. She got ready on that sunny morning and went out cheerfully, greeting her brothers as she left her room, finding them in the hallway."Where are you going?" Ryuk asked, still in his pajamas next to his brother, watching her skipping and jumping with her flowery loose fabric dress."I'm going for a walk!" she announced, twirling and stumbling."You know you can't go out, right?" Ryuk commented."I can... but is that all?" he asked, suspiciously."Yes, I'm tired of staying in this room."She rushed down the stairs, heading outside the mansion. She knew the guards would check on what she was doing. She went to the usual area where she always went with Gaby, where there was a small covere
147 most awaited late visitRichard stayed there with her, together in that warm and pleasant cottage, undressed. He watched her as she slept peacefully beside him, a brief nap that he didn't even dare to try for fear of needing to be awakened by medication. He didn't want, in any way, for her to see him like that, and that was one of the reasons he didn't want to rush the marriage."Time to wake up, sleepyhead," he murmured gently, causing her to wake up with a smile on her face."Heavens... my parents..." she sighed, quickly getting up and getting dressed, while he remained seated, dressing in haste. Giving her one last kiss, he bid her farewell. "Tomorrow, same time, okay?" she asked, opening the door, ready to leave."Definitely." At the same time the door slammed and she ran as fast as she could until she reached the wall and headed back to the mansion without raising suspicions by using the pitiful excuse that she had overslept.When Richard got home, he was at his limit. He was
Chapter 148: A Negative Test, a Betrayal, a FrustrationHe approached Aloury threateningly, making her step back. Then, he smirked lightly."Are you saying you're putting your daughter up for sale? How low can you go, huh?" he asked, annoyed."I just want you to give her back to me. I've already told you, besides that, nothing is more important to you than power, right? So let me keep her, and I won't meddle in the administration of my share."Richard laughed aloud, while she watched, wondering what was so funny."Do as you wish, I won't negotiate with you. Aurora is not a commodity. Also... I see you know very little about me. Therefore, leave my house; you are no longer welcome here.""If that's how it is, I'll take my daughter back at any cost," she asserted irritably, leaving Richard's mansion.The next morning, very early, something was happening at Emma's mansion. She had gone to visit her father; her intention was just to see her old father and her mother, who almost never spok
Chapter 149 - A conversation that shattered his plans"What are you doing?" she asked, picking up one of the photos, but he snatched it from her hand, putting them away."It's none of your business!""Is this how you satisfy your sexual desires? Why can't you let go of her? I'm your wife!" she yelled angrily as he put away the photos."I don't know! You suddenly became so annoying. Want to know the truth? The only thing I want is her, to touch her. That feeling of frustration consumes me all the time. You knew I loved her, but you were happy because my father disapproved of her. I was just an obedient dog.""You used to say you loved me...""I know!" he asserted angrily, "but I can't deal with the frustration.""And how do I deal with the frustration of my husband not touching me or even kissing me?""Emma... I'm sorry..." he murmured, embracing her. "I promised I would make you happy, but I can't overcome what I'm feeling.""I know what it is. You and your uncle are always fighting o
Chapter 150 - Without Positive EffectsTaylor remained there for a few minutes, but unable to bear it any longer, he left. This was not the time to reveal himself. He quickly made his way out of the area and headed to his car without even noticing the vehicle on the other side of the road."It seems like your husband is not only watching over you but also visiting you," Emma's security guard commented, sitting behind the wheel while she sat beside him, silent and serious. "Do you want me to do something now?""It's not the right time yet, but the right time will come. For now, let's leave," Emma suggested."Can I take you to my apartment for now?" he asked hesitantly, but she nodded, forcing a smile, and they left.The hearing was brief, with all the evidence Richard had gathered. There was no way Ricardo's defense lawyer could argue. They lost custody, but they were still allowed visitation with the girl. Richard left the courtroom before the judge even finished speaking, as soon as