Chapter 23

Nelson's eyes turned as dark as the still waters of a deep lake. In the end, he let go of Rita. She quickly stood up and distanced herself from him, giving him a wary look as she ordered him to leave. "Get lost!" "Rita," Nelson called out her name, his eyes devoid of their usual coldness and instead had a hint of softness. Rita felt a sense of danger in this softness,  His eyes were like a net, as if he was trying to capture her. She couldn't help but think that since Abbott's departure was his doing, could it be that he had deliberately revealed the cause of her grandmother's death and hung her back? The mere thought of it sent chills down her spine, and she regarded him as if he were a cunning devil. She tried to speak, but the words wouldn't come out. Nelson suddenly stood up and walked towards her, each step crushing her heart and sending her emotions into turmoil. He placed his palm on her neck, forcing her to look up at him. This action aroused Rita's anger again.  "Let go of me!