Chapter 712

Ellie's phone was lying on the ground near her feet. Her dark, pristine eyes were trembling violently... There was no need to ask—she had heard everything. "Ellie," I called out softly as I walked toward her. But she looked at Charles. "What did you say about the heart inside me?" Charles was unable to respond, so I intervened. "Ellie..." But she cut me off. "Be quiet." This was the first time she had ever spoken to me in such a harsh tone. Right now, she only wanted to hear his explanation, even though she looked puzzled. But if she thought about it, she could probably guess what was going on. Charles walked over to her, looking at me. "Madeline, why don't you go back inside? I'll explain things to her." At this point, it was best for me to stay out of it, but how could I just walk away? After leaving the balcony, I stopped and leaned against the wall, listening to their conversation. "Whose heart is this in my body? Is it your ex-girlfriend's?" Ellie asked, confirming my