Chapter 20

When the video ended, the ward fell into a dead silence. Elara trembled all over. Her scalp burned with pain, and the soft snapping of her torn hair could be heard. Her eyes were red-rimmed as her fingers clung desperately to Alder's arm. "No, that's not it! This video is edited! Someone's trying to frame me!" Alder sneered and tightened his grip. "Are you saying I'm the one framing you?" "It hurts! Alder, please…" She tilted her head back in pain as tears rolled down her cheeks. Reaching out with trembling hands, she clutched at the corner of his suit. "I messed up! I know that I've made a mistake… I was just too afraid of losing you. Alder, please… For the baby's sake, forgive me this once!" "Baby?" Alder abruptly let go of her hair and grabbed her chin. "When did it happen? Did you get pregnant sleeping next to me for one night?" Elara's pupils shrank in shock. "N-No. That night, we—" "I touched on only one person that night. I may have been drunk, but I wasn't stupid," he s