He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 219

efore long, Ellis parked the car steadily in front of Seraphina’s apartment building, the warm yellow headlights casting a bright patch on the ground.

eraphina unbuckled her seatbelt and got out. She turned and gave Ellis a grateful smile. “Ellis, thank you so much for today.”

Ilis also got out, leaning against the car door, his posture tall and straight.

e looked at Seraphina, his eyes gentle. “No need to be so polite with me. Get a good rest. I’ll see you at the training camp tomorrow.”

raphina nodded, and just as she was about to say goodbye, she caught a glimpse of a familiar and jarring figure out of the corner of her eye.

am was standing under a streetlight not far away, a cigarette held between his fingers, the on–and–off glow of its ember glaringly conspicuous in the night.

I almost the same moment, Liam saw them too.

e stubbed out his cigarette and strode towards them, his gaze passing right over Ellis to land on Seraphina’s face.

era.” Liam’s voice was low. “How was your lesson with Ms. Bennett today?”

raphina’s heart sank. She took half a step back, creating distance between herself and Liam, her tone icy. “Liam, was I not clear enough before? Please stop sturbing my life.”

m not trying to disturb you,” Liam took a step forward, his tone urgent. “I’m concerned about you. I know that because of what I did before…”

nough!” Seraphina cut him off sharply. “Don’t bring up the past again! I don’t need your concern. We were over a long time ago.”

lis, who had been standing silently to the side, now took a step forward, positioning himself in front of Seraphina. “Mr. Blackwood, I think Sera’s meaning is Lite clear. Please stop harassing her.”

am’s face instantly turned ugly, his gaze shifting to Ellis. “Is it your place to interfere in matters between Sera and me?”

era is my student now, and I have a responsibility to protect her from emotional disturbances. Furthermore, as her friend, I don’t want to see someone peatedly bothering her with past mistakes.”

riend?” Liam sneered, his tone full of disdain. “Ellis, don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to. You’re just trying to take advantage of the situation. I suggest u figure out your place.”

ly admiration for Sera is based on her talent and resilience, not on ‘taking advantage of a situation,” Ellis’s voice remained steady. “On the contrary. Liam, hat right do you have to stand here and question me? What have you ever done for her? Besides hurting and controlling her, have you ever given her muine respect and support?”

omeone who truly loves another person wouldn’t treat them with cruelty, nor would they come and needlessly harass them when they’ve already started!

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ou! Liam was rendered speechless, his face flushing and paling by turns.

hat’s enough! Both of you, stop arguing

raphina finally couldn’t take it anymore. Tiam, my business is none of your concern. You should go Ellis, let’s go

ithout waiting for either of them to react, she graded Ellie’s wrist and pulled him forrefully towards the apartment building

alled along by her. Fills subconsciously followed Before entering, he glanced barb coldly at 11am. his eyes filed with a clear warning

iside the elevator, Seraphina let go of Hilis’s hand and leaned against the wall, letting out a long sigh. The composure she had been forcing unstaully scumbled, ad a hint of red appeared in her eyes.

ilis looked at her, his tone softening considerably “I’m sorry, Sera, just now.”

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Chapter 20

“It has nothing to do with you.” Seraphina shook her head and managed a small smile. “I should be thanking you for helping me get away from him again.”

She paused, her voice lowering slightly. “I’m just… so tired. I thought I had moved on, but the moment he shows up, all those bad memories come flooding

back.”

Ellis watched her silently, his eyes filled with understanding and sympathy.

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