A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 638

Elissa whipped her head around and saw Aaron standing there. She instantly rubbed her nose in embarrassment, wishing the ground would swallow her whole.

Rowan, however, possessed skin as thick as armor. He simply raised an eyebrow. "The way you say that makes me sound like a terrible influence."

Aaron didn't bother responding, but his face screamed the words: *Aren't you?*

Pushing past her embarrassment, Elissa used Rowan's grip on her arm to pull herself out of the chair. "What brings you here today? How is Jacqueline doing?"

Originally, she had planned to visit Jacqueline at the hospital right after breakfast.

But Aaron had completely shut down the idea, ordering her to stay put and focus entirely on her own recovery.

He had basically threatened to disown her as his student if she dared step foot in the hospital.

"Your mentor is fine, but she's been worried sick about you. She forced me to come check on you," Aaron explained as he walked over and took a seat in the empty wicker chair. He held out his hand. "Let me see."

Elissa knew exactly what he meant.

She hesitated for a second before extending her wrist. "It's really nothing serious. A little rest and I'll be—"

Aaron's fingers had already settled over her pulse. His expression darkened instantly. Seeing the undeniable guilt written all over her face, he found himself at a total loss for words.

This foolish girl had worked herself into the ground stressing over Jacqueline's poisoning.

People always joked that he and Jacqueline treated Elissa more like a daughter than a student.

But the truth was, with their only son living overseas, Elissa had been the one constantly by their side, taking care of them year after year.

Suppressing his emotions, Aaron carefully assessed her pulse before pulling his hand back. "Have you taken your prescribed herbs? What's the exact blend?"

"Codonopsis, mistletoe, astragalus..."

Elissa quickly recited the herbal supplements and their dosages, pressing her lips together as she nervously watched Aaron's face.

She was terrified of Paige Jensen, but she was even more afraid of Aaron.

The only difference was that her fear of Paige was rooted in trauma, while her fear of Aaron was born out of profound respect.

Aaron thought for a moment before saying, "Increase the dosage of each by a quarter."

"Got it."

Elissa agreed instantly, terrified that even a second of hesitation would result in a lecture.

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