Chapter 217 – Under His Gaze
“Hurry up and check him, Stella said
Wat he here to check Abraham? Why was he staring at her?
Eddie’s mind was spinning.
He glanced at Abraham’s face. By now, there were no longer any signs of the drug’s effects.
Their eyes met, and when Eddie caught the hint of coldness in Abraham’s gaze, his brain went completely blank.
When did I ever offend this living god?
“Victor said someone drugged you?” Eddie asked carefully.
Abraham stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and gave a faint “Mm
“And how do you feel now?” Eddie pressed.
“Feels like my body’s a bit weak, no strength.”
Stella’s heart jumped straight to her throat.
No way… No way!
Eddie, hearing Abraham say he felt weak, shot another look at Stella.
Stella, already riddled with guilt, nearly collapsed under that glance.
“Why are you looking at me?” she snapped. “Maybe the drug was just too strong?”
Eddie didn’t reply.
Stella hurried to add, “The drug was strong, and the antidote was strong too?”
Would that explanation fly?
Eddie and Abraham both stared at her without saying a word.
Facing their combined gaze, Stella’s hands, hidden inside her sleeves, clenched tightly.
She stammered, “Since my brother’s fine now, Eddie, why don’t you head back? I’m still really tired and want to sleep some
more.
There’s no way I can let Eddie stay here. I can barely deal with this on my own–if he keeps digging. I’ll be exposed for sure!
Eddie narrowed his eyes. “You’re trying to kick me out?”
Her reaction was so obvious he didn’t believe for a second that she was innocent.
“No, it’s just”
“You can head back, Abraham interrupted before she could finish.
Eddie glanced at Abraham, wanting to say more, but Abraham simply gave him a look that said shut up.
silent.
Eddie was st
Why am I always the idiot here?
Grabbing his things, Eddie turned and headed for the door.
Seeing him leave, Stella finally felt the huge weight on her heart case a little.
But then Eddie, like he was out to ruin her life, turned around at the door. “Are you sure there aren’t any other symptoms?”
The stone in Stella’s chest slammed right back into place.
Seriously, I’m gonna kill him!
“What symptoms could there be? Didn’t I already say I gave him the antidote?” she snapped,
The way she said it made it seem like if Eddie said one more word, she might actually hit him.
“I’m a doctor. Can’t I ask about his condition? That wasn’t some mild drug. There could be side effects. What’s wrong with me asking?” Eddie argued.
Only asking? Stella wanted to scream. The way you’re asking is so full of implications it’s unbearable!
Eddie’s eyes fell on the scarf still wrapped tightly around Stella’s neck.
I mean, you
“Eddie. Abraham’s cold voice cut him off.
The moment Eddie met Abraham’s deep, sharp eyes, his brain finally clicked into gear.
Right. He’s about to discipline someone.
They were all adults if Eddie couldn’t read the mood now, he’d be an idiot.
Eddie left
Finally, it was just Stella and Abraham in the room
Stella was so nervous she thought her heart might leap out of her chest.
“Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere else?” she asked, trying her best to keep her voice calm.
Abraham’s dark gaze lingered on her.
When he didn’t answer, Stella cautiously looked up at him.
Their eyes met, and her heart gave a fierce jolt.
“Why are you looking at me like that?” she asked, panicking.
When Abraham got serious, he was terrifying.
Even though she had grown up by his side, Stella couldn’t help but feel afraid of him.
“Come here,” Abraham said.
Stella froze.
She was scared out of her mind, but when faced with Abraham’s command, she didn’t dare disobey.
Step by tiny step, she shuffled toward the bed.
The closer she got, the more she could feel the overwhelming pressure coming off him.
Stella stopped a few feet away, too afraid to get any closer. “Are you still feeling unwell anywhere?”
The moment the words left her mouth, Abraham’s burning hand shot out and caught her wrist
