Chapter 513

Lionel stopped mid-sentence as he noticed Elliot's brows almost instantly furrowing, a deep sadness in his dark eyes. "I placed a gag order on the virus inside me before. Remember, not a single word can be uttered to her!" "Yes." Lionel was concerned. "But even if you can keep it from her now, five months later, she'll have to face the news of your death suddenly. It'll be devastating for her." "I know. Let me think about it." Elliot lowered his gaze, looking sad. His eyelashes trembled slightly as if masking something. Lionel understood that this was the moment when Elliot was most conflicted and distressed. Since it was already deep into the night, Lionel exited the room, allowing Elliot to rest in the ward. In the silence of the night, the trees outside rustled in the wind, and soon, a light rain began to fall. Elliot turned his head, staring blankly at the raindrops on the window as he was lost in his thoughts. His once mysterious and proud face now appeared gloom