Chapter 18 A Threat of Death

"Mr. Cromwell, my wife has made herself very clear. Please leave," Elijah said coldly at last, watching Thaddeus clutch Louisa's hand. Thaddeus's bloodshot eyes turned icy as he stared back. "This has nothing to do with you, Elijah. Let go of my woman." Thaddeus reached out to grab Elijah's arm, but Louisa stepped in front of him. "Thaddeus, Elijah is my partner now. He's the man I'll spend my life with. Don't you dare touch him." Thaddeus' face was drained of color. One time, he had gotten into a fight with someone else, and she had protected him the same way. Back then, she had claimed him as hers, saying that no one was allowed to touch him. Now, the one she was protecting was no longer him. It felt as though Thaddeus had been thrown into an icy ocean. Every nerve and every cell in his body ached as if pierced by sharp needles. "Lou…" "Thaddeus, you should leave. People are watching. At least save yourself some dignity," Louisa reminded. Thaddeus' eyes, veined with red, tre