Chapter 205 Shadows of the Past

Giselle sat on the bed, staring at the empty doorway in a daze. She wondered if Elijah had stormed off to settle the score with Anna. After a while, she slowly got out of bed and went to the bathroom to wash her face. Looking at her flushed cheeks in the mirror, she patted her face sharply. "Giselle Lane, get a grip," she whispered. "Don't be fooled by his appearance. Don't forget—he chose to stand by Callie just a moment ago." That was right. A man like Elijah wasn't worth her trust. She needed to find Michael as soon as possible. If Michael was willing to help her leave, she could be free of Elijah for good. Trudy's tragedy had taught her that she must never lose herself for a man. She refused to become like her mother. She had to leave before she fell completely in love with Elijah. At the same time, she had to thank Elijah for his words today. They had instantly snapped her out of her delusions like a bucket of cold water. Meanwhile, after returning to his study, Elijah