<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">The familiar gentle and soothing voice made every part of me feel rxed.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">I looked up in surprise–Logan was here.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Meanwhile, Elijah’s expression darkened the moment he saw him.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">He strode over and stared at Logan. “Mr. Wood, did you arrange for my wife to take these check–ups?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Logan nodded. “Yes, I did. Is there a problem?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Elijah said coldly and sarcastically, “You’re so considerate, Mr. Wood. I suppose I should thank you.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Logan responded casually, “There’s no need to thank me.” He then approached my ward and said, ” Everything’s taken care of. Let’s go.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">I immediately packed my things and prepared to leave with him.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">However, Elijah blocked the way once again, He carried himself with determination and was unwilling to back down.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">He coldly said, “That’s enough, Mr. Wood. Ariana is my wife, and I’m her husband. I’m taking her home. now.” His gaze was locked on Logan. “If you cross the line, I’ll call the police.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Call the police?</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">I drew in a sharp breath.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Teri watched with great interest from the side. “Elijah, you truly are something else. Call the police, huh? What are you trying to do? Force Ari to leave with you? Are you trying to abuse her and unleash your anger on her again?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She patted on the medical report. “We could easily press charges for domestic violence with the injuries she’s sustained.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Elijah seemed to regain his senses upon hearing her words. However, he ignored Teri’s taunts, and instead, he looked at me before ncing at Logan.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">But I didn’t care to guess what he was thinking. After packing my things, I turned to Logan and said, ” Logan, let’s go.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Logan smiled faintly. “Mr. Linden, there’s no need to escte things.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Elijah’s voice was cold. “Let Arianae home with me then.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Logan nced at him for a couple of seconds more before saying, “Mr. Linden, you might as well call the police.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Elijah was furious. “You!”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">But Logan ignored him and simply turned to me and said. “Today’s results were good.” He then looked at the time and said to Teri, “This must be your friend. Would you both do me the honor of joining me for a meal? It’s about time for dinner.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Teri’s face lit up. A handsome guy like Logan had just invited her for dinner, after all.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She quickly urged me to get going.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Meanwhile, Elijah waspletely sidelined. He couldn’t even find a chance to speak even after several attempts.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">I couldn’t help but nce back at him as Logan led me and Teri out.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Elijah’s handsome</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">face was ashen, and his gaze at me was intense.</font></font>Têxt ? N?velDrama.Org.
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">I couldn’t help but feel a shiver down my spine as I quickly took Teri’s hand and left.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Mr. Linden, you might as well call the police. Hahaha… Teri animatedly mimicked Logan’s way of speaking.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">I quickly tugged at her arm.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">We had just finished our meal, and Logan had gone to fetch the car. Now, Teri and I were waiting for him outside the restaurant.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">The restaurant was a century–old establishment in Halton City.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">It was quite famous, and I was quite familiar with it. My parents used to bring me and my brother here when we were young. However, we stoppeding for various reasons after that.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">I never expected that Logan would take me and Teri here today. He had even reserved a private room with a beautiful view.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">It was a pleasant and peaceful dinner.</font></font>