Chapter 44

The noise around me was loud, but I could still hear the voices coming from over there. "Jonathan, I'm sorry. I just feel so terrible..." Alicia said. Her face was flushed red as she lay on the bar counter. In front of her was a triangular glass filled with a sky-blue liquid that reflected the rosy color on her cheeks. Jonathan sat beside her, frowning as he looked at her. Though he wore his usual cold and serious expression, he patiently stayed by her side. I snorted coldly, pretending not to see, and turned to leave. Gabrielle instinctively called out, "Elise..." The people over there seemed to notice the commotion, and all looked our way. The moment Jonathan saw me, his expression shifted, and he stood up to come over. "You said you were going to the hospital. Why are you here?" he questioned sharply. I caught the dark emotion flickering in his eyes. I let out a bitter laugh but didn't respond, simply brushing past him to leave. People around us froze, clearly not expecti