Chapter 10

Elise wasn't too bothered and was about to sit down when she heard Lucas call out, "Mom…" Zara was way more emotional than Elise was. "Lucas, you're awake! Are you feeling any pain?" But Lucas kept calling for Elise. His eyes were wet with tears as he looked pitifully at Elise. Elise walked over and said bluntly, "I can't cook for you. I'll have Wanda send whatever you want over." Lucas immediately turned away, refusing to look at her. "Zara, can you cook for me?" Before Zara could answer, Samuel cut in, "She's too weak to cook right now." Then, he looked at Elise and said coldly, "Go back to Hilltop Manor. Wanda can help you there." Elise was about to speak when he added, "It's just cooking. How hard can it be? Is it really worth getting mad at Lucas?" Elise didn't bother replying. She didn't believe Lucas couldn't survive without food made by her. Not wanting to stay any longer, she turned and left the ward. As she stopped by the restroom, she overheard some gossip. "I wa