Chased by my Ex Husband novel Chapter 29

Tristin

“ Ms. Whitlock was given a potent Aphrodisiac. It is harmful to her body and brain. It’s good that I was called on time, Mr. Roberto. ” The doctor reveals, removing his thick glasses and turning to face me.

Instantly, my eyes are drawn to the girl sleeping on the bed, now naked under the sheets.

“ How is she now? ” I question.

“ She will be fine after resting tonight. ” He sighs, collecting his things.

He had given her an injection, possibly some antidote and Grace had fallen asleep right away.

“ But if she wakes up in the night, please give me a call again, Mr. Roberto. ” He says.

“ Stay in the next room. You are not going anywhere tonight. ” I announce, directing my neutral gaze at him.

The doctor stiffens, his eyes darting towards Luca who is behind me. “ O—Of course, Mr. Roberto, I will stay as long as you need me. ”

“ Good. Don’t fall asleep. ” I tell him before moving past him and going to stand beside Grace.

“ Let’s go, Doctor. I will show you where you are staying. ” Luca’s voice sounds in the room.

A moment later, they both leave the room and close the door on their way out. The mask of indifference on my face drops as I find myself alone with her.

A frown settles between my brows. Nothing Lily does ever surprises me because I know how cold-blooded she is, but to do something like this to your flesh and blood…

It’s…fucking ridiculous.

Unconsciously, my hand reaches to Grace’s face. I slide a stray strand of hair behind her ear, watching her peaceful face.

Since the time I have seen her, this is the first time that she appears so comfortable.

My eyes lower to her parted lips. She has beautiful lips, just the kind a man can not resist kissing.

My frown deepens. She is just a pawn in the scheme but she pulls me in like a fucking magnet whenever I come across her. My head goes blank, my hands itch to touch her, and my eyes refuse to move from her face.

That’s not what I thought would happen when I finally met her, just like I didn’t expect to find her bleeding in the middle of the road.

Maybe, I should have left her there that day.

At that thought, my stomach tightens. It seems like an impossible idea.

When I saw her that day, whimpering and begging for someone’s help, I found myself reaching out to her without a second thought.

It was cruel. That little Bitch of a sister had pushed her, right in front of my fucking eyes, without caring that Grace could have died.

Or maybe, she wanted that. She wanted to kill this soft, and beautiful Butterfly because she is what Lily can never be.

This girl here…has Ethan Calder’s heart in her palm but she is unaware of it, just like he is being a clueless bastard. But people like that Bitch Lily and I are not oblivious to the looks of adoration.

Calder can do anything for her. He will only realize it when Grace is out of his reach. Then, his focus will divide and he will no longer want to protect Lily.