Chapter 161 Table for One Punch David flinched as Elliot , with a sudden fury , slammed his fist onto the nearby table .
The loud crash sent objects leaping into the air , clattering back down in disarray .
Lets not forget , it was you who testified against Lauren in court , David retorted defiantly , despite instinctively shrinking back .
And now , youre pinning all the blame on me and your mom ! Elliot stiffened as if struck by a sledgehammer .
How could I forge !! Those memories haunted him like a nightmare , causing him endless torment ..
Its karma , you breaking your leg is just karmal Elliot bit out each word through clenched teeth Since Lauren had left , Elliots health had only deteriorated .
He knew this was probably his own punishment David couldnt stand Elliot mentioning Lauren constantly .
Shes nothing but a cheap tramp , and yet you defend her ? Ridiculous , he scoffed , boiling with anger .
Get out ! Elliot stood motionless by the bed like a statue , his gaze cold and steady on David .
With a broken leg , David was powerless to do more than seethe in frustration , his face turning beet red and veins bulging as pain throbbed through his body , nearly causing him to faint , Seeing David in such agony strangely satisfied Elliot .
Amid the heated argument , Alice , enduring her own pain , interjected , Elliot , please stop fighting with your dad over Lauren .
We were wrong about her shes ungrateful , and leaving was her way of mocking our concern .
I regret ever insisting on having both a son and a daughter ; she turned out to be nothing but a curse ! Wiping away tears , Alice composed herself and continued , Elliot , Ms.
Willow is supposed to come back from Balewood to celebrate Kates birthday today .
Call her and tell her not to come .
If Lauren sees her , with her vindictive nature , shell definitely take it out on Ms.
Right , call Ms.
Willow , tell her not to come , David echoed , his worry deepening as he recalled Willows frail condition .
following her surgery last year .
Elliot remembered seeing Willows pitiful state at the police station , a sour ache in his heart .
Laurens cruelty knew no bounds , he thought .
He wanted to reveal Willows ordeal but refrained to avoid worrying his mother , keeping these , heavy thoughts to himself .
After a moment of silence , he said , I understand .
You both stay and recover ; I need to leave .
Alice seemed about to say more but stopped herself , seeing Elliots reluctance to discuss further , and sighed in resignation .
Elliot walked out of the hospital room , each step heavy as if carrying a great burden .
His silhouette stretched long under the corridor lights , casting a forlorn shadow , He hadnt left the hospital building when he ran into Jeffrey .
Elliot , its late .
Youre not staying with your parents ? Where are you headed ? Jeffrey asked , pausing his stride .
Im going to find Lauren , Elliot replied , his voice tired .
Realizing Felixs deep care for Lauren , Elliot knew convincing him to release Willow was impossible ; pleading with Lauren was the only way .
At the mention of Lauren , Jeffreys eyes lit up .
Where is she ? Ill come with you .
Why would you want to come ? Elliot eyed him suspiciously , Jeffrey had crucial questions for Lauren .
Recently , he discovered that Lauren had undergone a kidney compatibility test in her first year back with the Bennetts at only fificen 1/2 Chapter 161 Table for One Punch Haunted by these questions , Jeffrey was desperate for answers .
Finished He could have asked the Bennetts , but considering what they had done to Lauren , he instinctively wanted to keep them in the dark Send Gifts