Chapter 33

My expression darkened. "I'm just as upset about this as you are, but that doesn't give you the right to insult me! "If you have evidence that I did this on purpose, by all means, contact the cops. If not, you're just slandering me, and I'm not sure whether you can handle the legal ramifications of that!" I wasn't about to let her act like a total bitch. As equals, I didn't see why I should let her walk all over me. Little did I know that my words would enrage Elizabeth. Her face contorted in anger, and she lunged at me like a wild animal. Before I could react, she swung her hand at my cheek. I squeezed my eyes shut, bracing myself for the impact, but nothing happened. When I opened my eyes again, I noticed that a tall figure had stepped in to protect me. "We're in a hospital. Please don't make a scene." Ethan's deep and magnetic voice sounded from above me. I was surprised that he would step in to protect me. As I was reeling in from the shock, my eyes landed on the three p