The Queen They Let Go (Alice and Eric) novel Chapter 247

Chapter 247 Treatment

Daniel came in with his crew to clean up, but even with years of martial arts training and a strong stomach he nearly gagged the moment he stepped inside.

The stench clung to the air like rot in a scaled room.

They worked fast, wiping everything down and cracking open a canister of air freshener.

It took several rounds before the smell even started to fade. Only after that did it feel like they could breathe without flinching.

Alice didn’t blink.

She had worked in worse conditions and handled far messier cases. She stayed calm, focused, and unbothered.

Eric, though, couldn’t hide his discomfort.

Things were already complicated between them, and now he had gone and embarrassed himself in front of her.

He felt like every ounce of dignity he had built just got flushed away.

His expression darkened as the shame crept in.

Alice was packing her tools when she noticed his silence.

She glanced over, then walked up and took his wrist. Her fingers pressed gently against his pulse.

“Stop stressing over work,” she said, her tone even. “Whatever mess you’re in, it’ll sort itself out. But right now, the treatment’s over, and you need to sleep.”

Eric didn’t say anything.

To him, it felt like she was changing the subject to keep things from getting awkward.

But it didn’t help.

“Mr. Eric,” she asked again, “what’s got you so on edge?”

She knew how to read people, but Eric gave her nothing.

No expression. No shift. Just silence. Still, his pulse was off. Unsteady. Nervous.

He didn’t speak, but his eyes drifted to the floor–right where he had spat up that heavy, black blood..

Alice followed his gaze and understood immediately.

“You’re still worried about that?” she said.

“That’s normal. Trust me.

Chapter 247 Treatment

“I’ve had patients come in way worse than you.

“You’re going to be fine.”

Eric looked away. His voice was low.

“You’ve had worse?”

Alice nodded without thinking.

“I’m a doctor. I’ve seen a lot. It’s part of the job.”

Eric’s chest tightened.

She had seen so many. Treated so many.

To her, he was just another name on a chart.

“Come on, sleep,” she muttered, rubbing the side of her head.

She had kept her focus through the entire session, but now that it was done, fatigue hit her hard.

She let out a yawn, walked over to the small bed in the corner, and flopped down.

“I’ll let you have the big bed tonight,” she added. “I’m generous like that.”

Eric didn’t move.

He stared at her with a blank expression. Sleep felt impossible.

Alice didn’t wait.

She shut her eyes and drifted off within seconds.

Eric lay awake, shifting in the sheets, mind racing.

Time passed slowly.

When he finally heard her breathing deepen, he sat up quietly and walked over.

He stood by her for a while, just watching.

Then he leaned down, slipped his arms under her, and lifted her gently.

She didn’t stir. She breathed steady and warm in his arms.

He carried her over and placed her on the big bed, adjusting the blanket around her.

For a moment, he just looked at her face.

Then, with a faint smile, he climbed in beside her.

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Chapter 247 Treatment

Morning light spilled into the room.

Alice opened her eyes and blinked at the ceiling.

At first, she thought she had sleepwalked again.

But the longer she lay there, the more she realized something was off.

She knew her own body. She hadn’t moved in her sleep.

Her

eyes shifted to the man next to her, still fast asleep.

She chuckled softly. “Still pretending, huh? You’ve got some nerve.”

Eric didn’t budge.

She reached out and gave his cheek a quick pinch. “Mr. Eric, come on. You think I wouldn’t figure it out?”

He stayed motionless.

“You carried me over here,” she said. “I’ll admit, this bed is way better.

“But next time, don’t fight me for it. That little bed fits you just fine.

“We’ll keep the peace. Separate beds, deal!

Eric’s eyes opened all at once.

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Alice was already sitting up, watching him with a spark of amusement in her eyes.

Decrets,” she said with a teasing tone.

“Mr. Eric, I think I’ve discovered one of your

She didn’t sound embarrassed.

There wasn’t even the slightest hint of awkwardness about waking up beside a man.

In fact, she looked perfectly comfortable, like it was just another morning.

That alone made Eric feel even worse.

Then her words hit him. A secret?

His heart stumbled in his chest.

Eric, the man who could sit through a boardroom ambush without flinching, suddenly felt a little nervous.

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