Chapter 273

Dominic Ellis watched helplessly as Louise Bennett shut herself away in her room day after day, refusing to eat or drink no matter how he or Jane tried to talk her into it. It felt like his heart was being cut apart piece by piece. He hated feeling so powerless—but at this point, all he could do was stay by her side and keep watch. “Mr. Ellis! Come quick! Miss Louise just fainted!” Dominic was in the kitchen preparing dinner for her when Jane’s voice rang out. Without hesitation, he dropped the knife and rushed upstairs. Seeing Louise collapsed beside the bed in her pajamas, Dominic hurried forward, scooped her up into his arms, and ran downstairs. “I’ll take her to the hospital first,” he said quickly to Jane. “Please finish dinner and bring it by later, along with some clothes, just in case.” “Of course, not a problem,” Jane promised. “This young lady passed out from weakness and malnutrition,” the nurse muttered while setting up the IV. “You’re her boyfriend, right? You should take