Chapter 1451:
Her eyes widened as tears silently slid down her cheeks, though she didn’t know why.
“How could Locke be my child? | never had a child. | really didn’t... Ugh...” Suddenly, she clutched her head.
“My head is killing me.” She winced, shaking her head, her face growing paler by the second. “Why does it hurt
so much?”
Her phone rang in her pocket.
It was Ernest.
She held it tightly for a few seconds before answering. “Hello?”
“Elissa,” Ernest's voice was gentle, as always. “I ended up working late. You're back at your apartment, right?
I'm downstairs—can | cup?”
“Sure,” she replied softly and smiled. “I'll be right there.”
“Okay. I'll wait.”
After ending the call, Elissa opened the door and walked in. A few minutes later, Ernest arrived.
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“Thanks.” He walked in and set down the bag he’d brought. “I grabbed ssnacks. They're mostly for Locke,
but | picked out a few you like too.”
He glanced over and smiled. “I know you've got a sweet tooth—just like a kid.”
“Thank you.” Elissa pressed her lips together. She didn’t look at the snacks. Instead, she met his eyes and took a
breath. “Mr. Flynn, you don’t have to go out of your way foranymore.”
Ernest's expression shifted.
Why was she suddenly calling him “Mr. Flynn” again?
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He raised an eyebrow and leaned over the table, gently taking her hand. “Are you upset with me? Why the
sudden distance again?”
“Is it because of Linda?”
If it was, he could understand.
“I promised I'd take care of things,” he said. “And | meant it. I've arranged for a doctor from Aradimen to
examine her, and she will soon be away for treatment. Just givea little more time. I'll send her overseas
soon...”
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Ernest stared at her, stunned at first. But as her words sank in, his expression darkened.
He took a breath, his voice low. “Did someone say something to you?”
“What?” Elissa hesitated, then nodded. “Yes... Linda visitedearlier.”