Chapter 53 His Request

When she heard that, Giselle became even more stunned. Elijah knew Anna was sick, yet he still defended her. Was she really just a stand-in? Unable to suppress her curiosity, she asked, "But I don't think you actually like Anna, Mr. Cobb. Why are you still helping her?" He stared straight at her without a word. The air in the room grew heavier by the second. Feeling awkward, Giselle quickly averted her eyes, lowering her head as she murmured, "I was just curious, that's all." Elijah suddenly changed the subject. "Move back in." "No way!" she blurted out, rejecting him without hesitation. His brows furrowed at once. He didn't like being refused by her. Feeling uneasy, she fidgeted with her fingers and explained softly, "I'm already living with my boyfriend. If I don't go back, he'll be angry." "Don't have a boyfriend, then." For a moment, both of them froze in shock. Even Elijah couldn't believe those words could come out of his own mouth. He put on a stern expression. "I