My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage
Chapter 265

She collapsed onto the bed, exhaustion overwhelming her.

Elijah sighed softly, his gaze softening with a mix of helplessness and affection.

He reached out to adjust her disheveled clothes, but the moment his fingers brushed the fabric, Elizabeth grabbed his hand tightly.

Her eyes flashed with anger.

Are all men just controlled by hormones? Is your mind filled with nothing but indecent thoughts? Look at my state! Do you want to push me into PTSD to satiate your desire? Stunned by her outburst, Elijah withdrew his other hand from the bedside drawer and pulled out a first aid kit.

Im only here to help you apply ointment, not whatever youre imagining.

He took out some iodine from the kit, grumbling, Youre such an ingrate.

Elizabeth froze, realization dawning on her face.

Flustered, she grabbed the oversized custom-made bunny from the bed and buried her face in it, avoiding his gaze.

Do you know what you look like right now? Elijah chuckled softly, dipping a cotton swab in iodine and dabbing her wounds.

Elizabeth didnt respond, her head still buried in the plush toy.

He continued, his voice laced with teasing amusement, When an ostrich encounters danger, it buries its head in the sand, thinking its invisible to the threat.

Elizabeth turned her head slightly, her tone defensive.

Thats nonsense! Ostriches bury their heads in the sand to aid digestion and incubation, not to hide! Oh, is that so, little ostrich? Elijah teased, his tone playful.

He was implying that she was like an ostrich.

Elizabeths cheeks flushed.

She turned to hit him but accidentally bumped her injured arm against the first aid kit.

She winced in pain, drawing a sharp breath.

Dont move, Elijah said firmly, his tone gentle but commanding.

Elizabeth obeyed, lying still.

He applied ointment to the more severe red marks on her body.

Some areas were inflamed, and others showed signs of swelling.

Did they tie you up with ropes? he asked, his voice colder now, his anger barely restrained.

Elizabeth replied nonchalantly, The two who kidnapped me in the underground garage tied me up.

If the seawater hadnt loosened the ropes, Id probably be at the bottom of the sea by now.

Elijahs eyes darkened, a murderous glint flashing in them.

His voice dropped to a menacing calm.

Ive already contacted the police in Byburn.

Theres also a bounty on their heads The bounty was specifically for the underworld.

They wont leave the country alive.

Elizabeth didnt respond, her exhaustion catching up to her.

Her breathing evened out, and she drifted into a deep sleep.

Elijah looked at her peaceful expression, her long lashes casting shadows on her cheeks.

He gently adjusted her position on the bed, covering her with a blanket before settling onto the sofa nearby.

A soft knock sounded at the door.

Elijah stood up, opening it before the sound could disturb Elizabeth.

Willow stood there with a glass of milk.

Elijah took it from her and said in a low voice, When dinner is ready, dont call me.

Ill come down myself.

Elizabeth is asleep, so make sure no one disturbs her.

With that, he shut the door and returned to the bedside.

Placing the milk on the nightstand, he looked at her serene face.