Chapter 4 Remorse
Elizabeth had calmed down by then. The anxiety-fueled adrenaline rush prevented her from feeling the chill in the winter air earlier. By the time the cold caught up to her, she was too weak to stand on her feet.
After learning that Abby was out of danger, Elizabeth finally relaxed, and her body was overwhelmed with exhaustion.
Now that her feet were warm, she straightened out her clothes, wrapping the expensive coat tighter around herself.
Elizabeth smiled and replied, “Dominic, you’ve saved us once. I’m forever indebted to you, and I can’t trouble you any longer.”
Dominic’s heartache was palpable in his gaze. She still doesn’t understand my heart.
Six years ago, Dominic’s car had knocked her over by accident. He had sent her to the hospital and even rented a house for her after her discharge. Though his actions had initially stemmed from guilt, he fell for her after their prolonged companionship.
Dominic felt helpless about Elizabeth’s stubborn avoidance of his affections.
He shifted the topic and asked, “I heard things were nasty when you resigned from that investment firm. Did they make things difficult for you?”
Arthur opened a thermos and poured out a cup of warm water before handing it to Elizabeth.
She took a sip from the cup, and her body warmed up immediately.
Cupping her hands around the thermos, Elizabeth said to Dominic, “I won’t work at a company like that again. They’re flat out cheating their clients, and they target the elderly. I was serving an old woman that day. She looked wealthy, but I couldn’t bear to lie to her. I told her the truth, and when the company found out, they forced me to resign.”
Dominic was exasperated. She’s far too kind. She keeps claiming that she wants to make a fortune and give her children a comfortable life, but she can’t get over her conscience.
“Lizzy, why don’t you work for my company? I trust your capabilities.”
Elizabeth swiftly rejected his wish to protect her with a shake of her head.
“I’m already looking for a job. Plus, my academic qualifications aren’t suitable for a job in your company.”
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