Winning Her Heart Back (Emelie and William) novel Chapter 832

"I'm not leaving," Elias said.

Not only did he refuse to leave, but he also climbed into bed. He pulled Ashley, along with the blanket, into his arms.

She had lost a lot of weight. Over the last three years, Elias had done all that he could to maintain Ashley's health, but surviving on nutrient drips alone could never bring back the weight that she had lost.

She had dropped over 20 pounds.

After she woke up, she had a nutritionist to help her regain her strength with a carefully planned diet, but the change was still barely noticeable.

If it weren't due to the weather in spring, where she had to wear long sleeves and jackets, anyone would see just how frail she had become.

Every time Elias felt her bones, his heart ached. If it were possible, he would have gladly given her his own flesh.

"I'm not leaving. I'm not going anywhere when you're in this state," Elias repeated.

Ashley was pushing him away, and she wasn't doing it in a playful manner, but with genuine resistance. However, she was too weak, and with the blanket restricting her movements, Elias didn't budge.

He lowered his head and gently kissed her hair, cooing softly, "Ash, did you have another nightmare? Was it about the courtroom again? That was three years ago. It's all over now. The scumbag who hurt you has been punished by the law..."

He added with a hint of playful reproach, "I didn't lay a finger on him. It was the law that punished him. I listened to you. I didn't use violence and have been a law-abiding citizen. Shouldn't you praise me for that?"

Ashley finally stopped and closed her eyes. She was exhausted from the struggle.

Elias continued, "Even the mastermind, Beathan, has been caught. It's all in the past now, so there's no need to be afraid."

Ashley's voice was cold when she spoke. "Didn't you receive the divorce papers that I sent you?"

"Never got them," Elias answered without hesitation.