Life After Divorce: The Rise Of Elijah Crawford

Chapter 267

Elijah followed Winnie into his room. She sat on his bed, and he joined beside her.

“So many things have happened,” she began without giving space to breathe. “So many things I never would have imagined would actually happen. You've lied to me, and betrayed my trust in you. That's okay though. It's not like I change the past—”

“Winnie–”

“No, listen. You have to listen to me. I left my grandfather to talk to you. He's in fact the biggest reason why I'm not so mad at you anymore. If you can put your anger aside, desire what he represents for you, I have no right to hold grudges.”

He grabbed her hands into his, and squeezed it passionately. “Don't say that, please. Don't you dare. You have every right to be mad at me. This has nothing to do with the situation with your grandfather.”

“Why didn't you tell me, Elijah?” She asked, her eyes watering.

“And say what? I wanted to protect you. How could I tell you that by the virtue of your blood, you're a danger? I thought if I kept you at arms