Chapter 141 If I Say Youâre Wrong, Youâre Wrong
David didnât push her away. Seeing this, Elizabeth leaned further into his embrace.
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Mr. Ellisonâs arms were so broad, so warm. Elizabeth thought. She had to claim this space for herself and leave no chance for Caroline to get close.
David kept his gaze lowered, his deep eyes giving no hint of what he was thinking.
Elizabeth was the one who had always considered his best interests, the one who had once saved him from the effects of the drug and given him her most precious first time.
And Caroline, from the beginning, she had schemed, deceived, and threatened him at every turn. The answer to who deserved his protection was clear.
David raised his eyes slightly, glancing at Caroline.
Caroline felt a chill run through her. She met his gaze for two seconds before turning away. A sense of dread crept over her.
Sure enough, Davidâs cold voice followed. âWhy are you just standing there? Hmm?â
Caroline bit her lip. âIf I donât stand here, should I beg for mercy instead?â
âAt least you know your place,â he said, tilting his chin. âElizabeth has done nothing wrong. The one at fault is you. Understand?â
She didnât understand. And she didnât want to.
But David wouldnât let her off that easily. He spoke plainly, leaving no room for argument. âSo, Caroline, itâs time for you to apologize to Elizabeth and ask for her forgiveness.â
Carolineâs lashes trembled slightly. âWhat did I do wrong that requires her forgiveness?â
His voice was commanding and domineering. âIf I say youâre wrong, then youâre wrong!â
âOhâ¦â
Caroline let out a soft, bitter laugh.
If he decided she was wrong, she had no choice but to bear the blame.
She looked at him and asked, âDavid, you canât even bother coming up with a proper excuse to justify my supposed wrongdoing? Are you just outright declaring me guilty now?â
âYou want reasons? I have plenty. Take your pick.â
âWhichever one you want to give, Iâll listen,â Caroline replied. âAt least make it sound believable, so I can feel like I might actually be at fault.â
David raised his hand, brushing aside Elizabethâs hair to reveal the bruise on her forehead.
It was swollen and dark purpleâa testament to how hard Elizabeth had struck the ground earlier.
Her performance wasnât for nothing. Every blow she delivered to herself now needed to be repaid by
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Chapter 141 If I Say Youâre Wrong, Youâre Wrong
âYou caused Elizabethâs injury,â David stated. âIs that reason enough?â
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Elizabeth quickly added, âAnd you lied about being a virgin, deceiving Mr. Ellison and causing him to misunderstand meâ¦â
Adding insult to injury was Elizabethâs specialty.
David fixed his gaze on Caroline. âDo you understand now?â
He was clearly siding with Elizabeth, ready to stand up for her and use every means to torment and humiliate Caroline.
Caroline stood straight and tall. âUnderstood.â
âGood. Now apologize and accept your punishment properly.â
Yet Caroline remained motionless.
âMr. Ellisonâ¦â Elizabeth feigned concern. âThis doesnât seem appropriate. Letâs just let it go. After all, even though weâre not related by blood, weâve been sisters for over twenty years. I donât want to make a big deal out of it.â
To everyoneâs surprise, Caroline nodded. âAlright, if thatâs what you want.â
She turned and began to walk away.
Elizabeth froze. What? Just like that?
But she couldnât let Caroline leave so easilyânot when this was her best chance to flaunt her victory.
âCaroline!â Elizabeth quickly caught up to her, grabbing her arm. âWeâve been sisters for so long. I donât want us to turn against each other because of Mr. Ellison. Just apologize to Mr. Ellison, get rid of the child, and things can still be salvaged. Thereâs still a way forwardâ¦â
âLet go!â
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