Chapter 29 You Have to Do Better

Louisa knew she couldn't escape what was coming, so she had prepared herself. Despite the frantic drumming in her chest, she forced herself to stay calm. Elijah had married her, fulfilling Flora's greatest wish and restoring her dignity. For that alone, there was nothing she wouldn't do for this man. She used to believe that friendship and loyalty were everything, but people would always find a way to take advantage of her kindness. Thaddeus had taught her to never believe in a man's love. Now, she had no friends and no lover. She only had the present. For her, getting through each minute was enough. The accident seven years ago had helped her realize that nobody would ever know if tomorrow might even come. She refused to waste energy guessing people's intentions toward her or worrying about the future. If Elijah wanted her, she would give herself to him. It was as simple as that. When Elijah stepped out of the bathroom, Louisa had just finished the last of the pasta. She even