Chapter 103. Fear

Elice took the initiative and immediately handed Garrett a glass of cold water. The man gulped it down eagerly. In a few big gulps, as if he hadn't drunk for days.

After placing the empty glass on the bedside table, Elice grabbed some handkerchiefs. Tenderly she wiped the sweat from her husband's face.

Elice held her breath. Although she had been able to control herself since earlier. But as she looked closer at the bruises and contusions, even touching them, the feeling of pain returned.

"Elice."

Garrett took Elice's hand. Their eyes met and Garrett could see the pain in those dark eyes. A fog shrouded them.

Since earlier, Elice had pulled herself together not to add to Norah and Daphne's confusion and was determined to calm them down as much as possible. But now that it was just her and Garrett, Elice couldn't pretend anymore.

Garrett pulled Elice close and hugged her. He didn't want to admit it, but honestly, the thought of the wors