Chapter 36
My heart skipped a beat.
For some reason, when I met Jonathan’s dark gaze, my first reaction was guilt.
1couldn’t help but wonder just how submissive and afraid of Jonathan the old Elise had been.
d Elise within me
He was already seeing Alicia, while I was simply expressing my gratitude to the person who saved my life. Yet, the remnants of the 25–year–old still made me feel guilty.
There was nothing to feel guilty about, and I reminded myself to get a
I kept a calm expression and looked at him, saying, “It’s none of your business.”
Jonathan frowned, and his expression–darkened instantly.
He glanced at Gabrielle coldly, “You should leave.”
It was a command.
Gabrielle looked at me, gave me a signal, and then teplied, “I’ll come to see you tomorrow, Elise.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Jonathan shot her a look, as though there was something displeasing about her.
Gabrielle lowered her head and quiddy left the room.
I couldn’t understand why Gabrielle always seemed to feel guilty and uneasy whenever she faced Jonathan, despite her strong dislike for him. It was subtle, but I could still sense it.
I wasn’t sure if I was reading it wrong.
Before I could think more, Jonathan was standing right in front of me. “What did you two talk about just now?”
I shook my head and sharply said, “It’s none of your business.”
Jonathan frowned. “Elise, there’s a limit to how much you can throw a tantrum.”
I was tired of him constantly saying I was throwing a tantrum,
Ilazily glanced at him, no longer in the mood to explain. “Think whatever you want
Jonathan paused, his expression darkening,
At that moment, a vivid image flashed through my mind.
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