Chapter 73

Even on a blazing summer day. Ella felt like she was trapped in an ice cave, her hand resting on her stomach.

The panic from yesterday still clung to her heart.

Ava had kept attacking her, not letting her call for help.

If Arthur hadn't happened to pass by,she might have bled out.

She clenched her fist, her knuckles turning white. "I'm still too weak. Even if I know who hurt me, I can't get revenge!"

Ava was Arthur's lover.

Even if she messed up, he'd cover for her.

That was why she didn't tell anyone about Ava hurting her.

No one would believe her anyway.

After a night's sleep, Ella felt a bit better and headed to the living room.

Everyone was still live streaming.

Ella saw Alan sitting nearby and walked over. "You seem pretty chill?"

"Not too bad!"

Alan crossed his legs and scooted over. "Don't drag me into trouble. And why do you always cover up so much every day?"

If it was to hide her identity before, now that Arthur knew,why bother?

His face was full of curiosity.

Ella tapped him on the head. "None of your business! Let's talk about Ava.Why does she want to get into the entertainment industry? Isn't her family loaded?"

"You don't get it. She's chasing her dreams. The Davis family is into all sorts of stuff..."

Alan was a chatterbox; once you got him started, he could go on forever.

Ella patiently listened, and after a while, she finally got the info she wanted.

Someone in the Davis family really studied medicine.

Even though it was a branch family, the Davis family was small andI close-knit, with all family members gathering every year.

"Is the Davis family good at medicine?" Ella suddenly asked.

Alan grinned. "You asked the right guy. Back then, when Arthur was in poor health. the Davis family even helped him."

Another long-winded story.

Hearing about the past between Ava and Arthur, her face stayed blank."Let's talk about work."

She joined the show to gain fame and open up the market.

A few days had passed, and while Worry-Free Studio's fame hadn't increased much, Ms. Worry-Free had already become famous.

Especially notable was the growing number of fans of both Ms. Worry-Free and Arthur, many of whom hoped they would be together.

Alan patted Ella's shoulder. "If you really want to get famous,you two could join variety shows, like dating shows or adventure shows."

Ella looked at the hand on her shoulder, about to speak when a shadow loomed over her.

Looking up. she saw Arthur's stern face.

"What are you talking about? Having fun?"

Arthur glanced at Alan's hand. "If you don't want it, I can chop it off!"

Alan shivered and quickly pulled his hand back. "Even though this hand doesn't do much. I still like it!"

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Arthur pulled Alan aside and sat down himself. "There's a bonfire party tonight! There's going to be an elimination round soon, so we want everyone to get to know each other better!"

Ella stood up. "Got it!"

She turned to leave.

Arthur's face darkened, staring at her back. "Great, giving me the cold shoulder for a guy!"

With no one around, he spoke freely, even with a tone of reprimand.

"Think whatever you want; I'm exhausted!" With that, Ella quickened her pace and left.

Alan shivered,glancing between Arthur and Ella.

"Man. you care about Ella. but you act all cold. And everyone knows Leo's innocent, so why are you still hung up on it?"

This couple was really something.

They kept their feelings bottled up, almost driving him nuts.

Alan patted Arthur's shoulder, but seeing the cold look in his eyes, he quickly pulled his hand back.

"If you keep this up, you'll really end up divorced!"

"You think I'm scared?"

Arthur lazily sprawled on the sofa, lighting a cigarette.

Amidst the swirling smoke, his handsome face looked frosty.

Alan was speechless.

"If you're not scared, why worry?"

Arthur kicked him. "Stop talking nonsense!"

"Fine, think about it yourself! Anyway, if Leo leaves, your problems will only get worse!"

With that. Alan turned and left.

Arthur took a deep drag on his cigarette, exhaling. "So stubborn!"

His jaw tightened, his face cold, eyes narrowed for a while, then he sighed and headed upstairs.

When the door opened again, Ella looked impatient. "What do you want?If you don't want others to know about our relationship, stay away from me!"

"Just because of Leo?"

"So what if it is!"

As she spoke. Ella suddenly felt a sharp pain in her stomach,sweat streaming down her forehead.

She tried to get to bed to rest. but her legs gave out, and she fell forward.

Just when she thought she would fall embarrassingly,his hand wrapped around her waist. holding her in his arms.

The sound of a pounding heart echoed.

Ella hit his solid chest, her nose tingling, and a warm flow trickled from her nose.

Touching it, she saw a bright red stain.

She had a nosebleed.

Ella. feeling weak, leaned against him. "Take me to the bathroom!"

"Okay!"

Arthur picked her up gently, treating her like a rare treasure.

Ella suppressed the strange feeling in her heart, entered the bathroom, and turned on the faucet to splash water on her face.

The bright red blood quickly washed away.

Arthur's hand began to roam restlessly over her body.

His long fingers moved from her calf up to her thigh, finally resting pussy.

The scenes from last night flashed through his mind.

Ella pushed him away with all her strength. "Don't mess around, it's daytime!"

"I can't help it! You're too tempting!"

The two were tightly embraced.

Arthur kept swvallowing, a wave of heat spreading from his heart, his grip tightening.holding her in his arms.

His thin lips pressed against her face, leaving a light kiss, then slowly moved to her earlobe.

Though they hadn't had much contact since getting married, they were very familiar with each other's bodies.

Arthur's hot breath sprayed in Ella's ear.

She trembled all over, her body going weak, almost collapsíng to the ground.

Arthur held her hips, placing her on the sink. Then, as if thinking of something, he quickly laid a towel under her.

"Not cold now,right?"

Arthur's deep,hoarse voice was full of desire.

Ella's cheeks turned red, lightly biting her lower lip, her soft body seemingly devoid of strength, hanging onto Arthur.

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"Today you don't have to move.I'll take care of you!

With that, his passionate kisses trailed from her red lips,down her slender neck. and over her full chest.continuing their descent.