Chapter 16

"You didn't like him?" Selena asked, her voice full of doubt. Elijah nodded silently, saying nothing more. Selena didn't press further, but a suspicion had already taken root in her mind. She guessed Elijah only hit Jordan because he pushed her down. Though she doubted their relationship was strong enough for Elijah to fight for her, she couldn't think of any other reason. Seeing Elijah act both diffident and stubborn somehow made him look a little endearing to her. After treating his wound, Selena went to the hospital to check on Louisa. Her recent scandal had been so intense that she'd avoided showing her face. She was afraid it might affect Louisa, who was still hospitalized. But now that the truth was out, she headed straight to the hospital. When she arrived at the ward, Selena froze. The room was empty. There was neither Louisa nor Cynthia in sight. "Where did they go?" Just then, Cynthia returned carrying some fruit. "Cynthia, where's Louisa?" Selena asked. "Mrs. Cole