Chapter 14. The Slander

Logan's voice overhead was like a thunderclap, making Elena's heart flutter. She tried to fake a smile but it was harder than crying, "I..."

"Speak!"

Elena shivered her petite body and pursed her lips obstinately, reluctant to speak.

Logan's eyes grew colder. His fingers gently touched the wound on her face, and she gasped because of the pain.

"I don't like to repeat my words." Logan said in a deep voice.

Elena still shook her head and pushed him away, afraid to look at him, "I'm really fine. You don't have to mind it."

"Elena!" He unconsciously clenched his fists. He wanted to hold her into his arms and protect her again any harm. But when he looked down, Elena had already bitten her lips and was about to cry. He couldn't say anything but to feel the heartache.

Mia hurriedly came in and eased the atmosphere, "Sir, Madam is probably just hungry and uncomfortable." As she spoke, she put the soup before her, "Madam, I made the soup. You can have a ta