After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 226

Chapter 226

Elaine’s tight expression eased.

“Now!” Liam said, pulling back and turning to the fridge. “What are we hungry for?”

He dove right back into searching for something to eat. And Elaine watched him with the kind of admiration she’d never known before.

She was glad to be home.

An hour later, the two of them were curled up on the couch. Elaine had taken a thirty–minute shower, mostly just sitting beneath the warm spray of water. And when she’d come out, dinner was ready.

They were watching a movie now, finishing up eating as Elaine bundled herself up in a warm blanket one Liam’s shirt baggy over her frame though far better than the dirty clothes she had been in.

The door unlocked, and the two looked up.

Nancy stepped in, with Harriet rushing in behind her.

“Oh, Elaine!” Harriet sobbed, running forward.

Elaine glanced briefly at Liam as she stood up, and was immediately enveloped in Harriet’s hug. Her friend tightened her hold, holding her closely to herself.

“We all thought you were dead! I’m so glad you’re back…”

“I am too,” Elaine said, returning the hug.

Liam stood up. “Texted them a bit ago that you were back. We’re still keeping it quiet that you’re here.”

Harriet finally pulled away. “That little snake Ayla! She has been nothing but troublesome!”

“Yeah, I figured…” Elaine muttered.

Nancy stepped forward, giving Elaine a brief hug. “It’s good to see you.”

“You too,” Elaine replied.

Liam stood up from the couch and stretched his arms over his head. “There’s some leftovers if you want, mom. Harriet.”

“I ate before coming, but thank you,” Nancy said with a nod to Liam as Harriet eagerly followed him to

the kitchen.