A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 545

He had been this way when she was young and naive, and he was still exactly the same now.

Because of that, there was a time she genuinely believed he was the best choice she could ever make.

But the disorientation lasted only a second. Elissa snapped back to reality, instinctively cutting him off. "What was it you wanted to talk to me about?"

If it was just about her health, she was a doctor; she knew perfectly well how to take care of herself.

And everyone at Rivercross Residence took immaculate care of her.

As she spoke, she took a half-step back. Her tone and body language radiated clear, unmistakable distance.

Frank's throat tightened. "The other day at the manor, don't take what my mother said seriously. I'm not going to marry Marcia. Elissa, right now I just want to..."

Guessing what was about to spill from his lips, Elissa placed a protective hand over her stomach and interrupted him before he could finish. "Frank, I am incredibly happy with my life right now."

Everything was perfect.

Her baby was growing healthy and strong, her relationship with Rowan was deeply loving, and all the lingering fears of her past were gone.

She refused to let anyone or anything shatter the peace she had finally found.

Frank had never seen such an expression on her face. Soft, serene, and exquisitely beautiful—but it didn't belong to him.

It belonged to Rowan.

She only ever looked this radiant because of Rowan.

Frank felt as though a serrated blade was being dragged across his heart. It hurt so much that his lips turned pale. "As long as... as long as you're happy. About the other day, I still want to apologize on behalf of my mother."

"It's fine."

Elissa answered decisively.

She truly meant it. After all, she and Carmela would likely never cross paths again.

Seeing that he had nothing left to say, Elissa gestured toward the living room. "I'm going to head inside."

The temperature seemed to be dropping again today.

It was getting colder.

And she was missing Rowan more than ever.

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