Chapter 214 Unforgettable
Freya had no appetite to begin with, and now knowing some of Elijah’s past, she felt even less inclined to eat. Being forced by Leo Stone when she was a child, although many things didn’t go according to her wishes, her life wasn’t as happy as it seemed. But compared to Elijah, she was fortunate. At least her parents weren’t killed by someone. Thinking about Elijah, his parents being killed, and him almost falling victim as well, it was easy to imagine what his childhood must have been like. She couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.
Evan noticed Freya’s low spirits and said, “Fortunately, this grudge will be avenged soon.”
Freya nodded, but she had lost her appetite, so she got up and said, “You guys keep eating, I’ll take care of Kai. Elijah is probably hungry.”
She returned to the room, where Kai had already been put to sleep, and Elijah had his eyes closed, not knowing if he was really asleep or just pretending. She walked softly to the side of the bed, bending down to look at him, and softly said, “Elijah?”
Elijah slowly opened his eyes.
Freya spoke gently, “You should go eat, the food will get cold.”
Elijah didn’t move or respond, but instead stared quietly at her.
Freya tugged at her lips, asking, “Why are you looking at me like that?”
Elijah still didn’t speak, but reached out and lifted a strand of hair that was falling near her ear, playing with it between his fingers.
“Freya, did you have someone you liked before you met me?” he asked.
Freya blinked, Leo didn’t allow her to date, and even if he did, she didn’t have the time. Medical school wasn’t that easy to get into. But Elijah suddenly asked.
Why?
Because he had someone in his heart, so he wanted to know if she had someone in her heart too?
Was it fair if she also had someone in her heart, so they could both move on from the past?
She lowered her eyes, fluttering her star-like gaze, and softly said, “Yes.”
Elijah’s eyes noticeably darkened for a moment, and then he quickly asked, “What kind of man?”
Freya averted his gaze and said, “In college, there was a senior.”
She made up a story.
Elijah asked again, “Was he good-looking?”
Freya playfully said, “Handsome, he was the heartthrob of our school, many girls liked him.”
Elijah snorted, “A senior, he must be a doctor, right? Probably not as rich as me?”
Freya almost laughed at Elijah’s childish behavior. She turned her head, concealing the smile on her face, and asked, “Have you ever liked a woman?”
Elijah almost instinctively avoided that question, “I’m hungry, I need to go eat.”
Freya held onto him, “You haven’t answered me yet. Honestly tell me, have you ever liked a woman? Or, the kind that you keep hidden in your heart.”
That last sentence was emphasized word by word. Elijah only had one woman he couldn’t forget, the girl who had saved him.
They were so young, How could he possibly know whether he liked that girl or not?
Besides, they had only met once. So many years have passed, if it weren’t for that jade pendant, there might not be any traces left.
But if he were to say he didn’t, wouldn’t he appear very cheap?
He, the majestic CEO of Headence Group, rich and handsome, how could he not have had women?
If Freya were to find out that his emotional life was once a blank slate, wouldn’t she burst out laughing?
He arrogantly said, “Of course, I have.”
Freya held onto his wrist, feeling a bit sour in her heart, but she could also understand that besides her, there was a past.
She told herself that there was nothing to fuss about since it was just a small corner of his heart. Now he belonged to her.
Although Freya thought this way, she still felt a bit bothered. However, she didn’t show it on her face, instead smiling and saying, “We both have a past, so are we even now?”
Elijah didn’t feel good in his heart, he responded with a cold “Mm.”
Then he walked out of the room. At the moment he left the room, Freya’s face drooped. She let out a long sigh, telling herself not to mind, it’s not worth minding. But there was a knot in her heart, always fantasizing about the woman in Elijah’s heart, what does she look like?
Was she beautiful?
Was she exceptionally charming?
Childhood sweethearts?
Or a perfect match?
Otherwise, how could Elijah not forget her?
All sorts of thoughts flowed into her mind like a spring, constantly surging. She shook her head forcefully, telling herself not to think about these imaginary things.
To calm her mind, she took out her medical book and started reading. Indeed, as she read, her mood became calm, and her thoughts were completely drawn into the content of the book, time passing unnoticed.
The recent news continued to escalate. Thorne Silverton was also being investigated. Headence Group was covered in gloom. The outside world speculated one after another, would Headence Group go bankrupt because of this? News channels, financial news, were all paying attention to this and reporting in real-time. The current Silverton family has lost all face, Jack Silverton cared about his reputation, but now even the substance was gone. Arwen Silverton’s actions of murder were undeniable, and now it was just a matter of going through the process. Naturally, Jack wouldn’t bother to protect her, especially since she had targeted Colton. On that account alone, Jack couldn’t let it slide, even if it meant he was being fair to her.Material © NôvelDrama.Org.
Fortunately, Colton didn’t die, or else Jack wouldn’t have let her off the hook either. Arwen’s death was her own doing, she had it coming, and besides, she wasn’t even part of the Silverton family. But Jack couldn’t ignore Thorne Silverton, especially since his matter was tied to the Headence Group. With Eastsun Group owing over a billion dollars, Thorne had to shoulder eighty percent of it. When the time came, all of Thorne’s assets, including Headence Group, wouldl be under scrutiny.
Now, Jack had no choice but to find Elijah. Although Elijah hadn’t shown up throughout the whole ordeal, Jack knew that he must be behind it. Arwen could figure it out, so how could he not? Although Jack was reluctant to bow down to Elijah, the Silverton family was in great danger, and he had no choice but to swallow his pride and reach out to this grandson.
However, Jack couldn’t get in touch with him. Elijah must have anticipated it and turned off his phone in advance. No matter how chaotic it was outside, he never went out to join the commotion. He quietly stayed at home, taking care of his son. It seemed like everything had nothing to do with him. Jack had no choice but to let Deck investigate all of Elijah’s residences. During this time, he went to the hospital to see Colton.
Although Colton was saved, his heart had stopped, and lack of oxygen to the brain resulted in nerve damage, leaving him partially paralyzed.
“Where is that despicable Arwen?” Colton couldn’t accept the fact that he would never walk again since waking up.
Jack saw himself aging, his hair turning white, his eyes dimming.
“She’s been captured, caught in Elijah’s hands. She’s as good as dead. Focus on recovering your health. I can’t bear to see another person with black hair sending off someone with white hair.”
Colton couldn’t listen, he just kept cursing Arwen.
Jack couldn’t be bothered to listen anymore. He stood up, leaning on his cane, and walked out unsteadily. His body seemed to have collapsed overnight. For now, he was just holding on.
Freya followed Sivin Peters on her rounds and happened to see Jack as they left the ward. She didn’t take the initiative to greet him and continued following the attending physician.
At that moment, Jack saw her.
“Freya!”