Chapter 217 – Under His Gaze
“Hurry up andcheckhim, Stella said
Wat he here to check Abraham? Why was he staring at her?
Eddie’s mind was spinning.
He glancedatAbraham’s face. By now, there were no longer any signs of the drug’s effects.
Their eyes met, and when Eddiecaughtthe hint of coldness in Abraham’s gaze, his brain went completely blank.
When did I ever offend this living god?
“Victor said someone druggedyou?” Eddie asked carefully.
Abraham stubbed outhiscigarette in the ashtray and gave a faint “Mm
“And how do you feel now?” Eddie pressed.
“Feels like my body’s a bit weak, no strength.”
Stella’s heart jumped straight to her throat.
No way… Noway!
Eddie, hearing Abraham say he felt weak, shot another look at Stella.
Stella,already riddled with guilt, nearly collapsed underthatglance.
“Why are you looking at me?” she snapped. “Maybe the drug was just too strong?”
Eddie didn’t reply.
Stella hurried to add, “The drug was strong, and the antidote was strong too?”
Wouldthat explanation fly?
Eddie and Abraham both stared at her without saying a word.
Facing their combined gaze, Stella’s hands, hidden inside her sleeves, clenched tightly.
She stammered, “Sincemy brother’s fine now, Eddie, why don’t you head back? I’m still really tired and want to sleep some
more.
There’s no wayIcan let Eddie stay here. I can barely deal with this on my own–if he keeps digging. I’ll be exposed for sure!
Eddie narrowed his eyes.“You’re trying tokickmeout?”
Her reaction was soobvioushe didn’t believe for a second that she wasinnocent.
“No, it’s just”
“Youcanhead back,Abrahaminterrupted before she could finish.
Eddie glanced atAbraham,wanting to saymore,butAbrahamsimply gave him a lookthatsaid shut up.
silent.
Eddie was st
Why am I always the idiot here?
Grabbing his things, Eddie turned and headed for the door.
Seeing him leave, Stella finally felt the huge weight on her heart case a little.
But then Eddie, like he was out to ruin her life, turned around at the door. “Are you sure there aren’t any other symptoms?”
The stone in Stella’s chestslammedright back into place.
Seriously, I’m gonna kill him!
“What symptoms could there be? Didn’t I already say I gave him the antidote?”she snapped,
The way she said it made it seem like if Eddie said one moreword, she might actually hit him.
“I’m a doctor. Can’t I ask about his condition? That wasn’t some mild drug. There could be side effects. What’s wrong with measking?” Eddie argued.
Only asking? Stella wanted to scream. The way you’re asking is so full of implications it’s unbearable!
Eddie’s eyes fell on the scarf still wrapped tightly around Stella’s neck.
I mean, you
“Eddie. Abraham’s cold voice cut him off.
The moment Eddie met Abraham’s deep, sharp eyes, his brain finally clicked into gear.
Right. He’s about to discipline someone.
They werealladults if Eddie couldn’treadthe mood now, he’d be an idiot.
Eddie left
Finally, it was just Stella andAbrahamin the room
Stellawassonervous she thought her heart might leap out of her chest.
“Doyoufeel uncomfortable anywhere else?” she asked, trying her best to keep her voice calm.
Abraham’sdarkgaze lingered on her.
When he didn’t answer, Stella cautiously looked up at him.
Their eyes met, and her heart gave a fierce jolt.
“Why are youlookingat me likethat?” she asked, panicking.
When Abrahamgotserious, he was terrifying.
Even though she had grown up by his side, Stellacouldn’thelpbutfeelafraid of him.
“Come here,” Abrahamsaid.
Stella froze.
Shewas scared out of her mind, but when faced withAbraham’scommand, she didn’t dare disobey.
Step by tiny step, she shuffled toward the bed.
The closer she got, themoreshe could feel the overwhelming pressure coming off him.
Stella stopped a few feet away, too afraid to get any closer. “Are you still feeling unwell anywhere?”
The moment the words left her mouth, Abraham’s burning hand shot out and caught her wrist