She Got A Better Man

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Elvira could feel her face stinging so badly. She went to the restroom, and upon looking in the mirror, she noticed that one. side of her face was red and swollen. "That was a hard slap, Elvira thought while washing her face with cold water. 'I can't go around looking like that.' She continued splashing water on her face, hoping to reduce the redness and swelling.

After she washed her face a few times, the swelling reduced slightly. However, her menstrual cramps had returned, and they were so intense this time that it was nearly impossible for her to stand straight.

Hearing hurried footsteps outside, Elvira quickly hid deeper in a nearby cubicle, just in case it was Karen's bodyguards. After a moment, the footsteps finally receded into the distance, and Elvira stepped out of the restroom quietly and cautiously made her way back to the waiting area outside the operating theatre.

As Elvira arrived at the waiting area, she immediately noticed a woman standing beside Zach. They appeared to be having a serious conversation, as evidenced by Zach's furrowed brow and severe expression.

The sound of unsteady footsteps caught their attention, causing both Zach and the woman to turn around. As they looked around, Zach spotted Elvira, who could barely keep her balance and was swaying from side to side. Without hesitation, Zach quickly approached her and caught her as she stumbled. Anxiously, he asked, "Elvira, what's wrong?!"

"I... I was just having some cramps. It's nothing serious. How's the surgery going?" Elvira asked, worried about Mrs. Gilbert.

Sherry Johnson was surprised by what had just occurred, momentarily forgetting to control her facial expression. When Elvira turned to look at her, Sherry quickly composed herself and tried to hide her shock by furrowing her brows and looking down.

"Nothing serious? You looked awful, and why is one side of your face so red?" Zach looked at her as he held her in his arms.

"I might have been in too much of a hurry when I left the ward. I accidentally walked into the door." Elvira didn't want him to worry about her now.

Zach couldn't find the right words to respond to her reply. He uttered, "What...?"

Zach scooped Elvira up in a gentle bridal carry, cradling her securely as he turned towards Sherry. "Ms. Johnson," he said, his voice calm but urgent. "I need you to stay here to keep watch on my grandmother's surgery. If there's anything at all that you think I should know, please call me immediately."

"Yes, Mr. Gilbert," Sherry responded respectfully.

Zach left with Elvira in his arms. In a panic, Elvira protested, "Zach, please. I am fine. I came here to stay with you and support you while we wait for Grandma Tracy's surgery to end. How can I make you leave with me for something not serious?"

"It's fine," insisted Zach, ignoring Elvira's protests. "Ms. Johnson is reliable, so leaving matters in her hands is okay. I'll take you to the doctor first."

Elvira decided to obey Zach and go to the doctor, knowing he wouldn't agree with anything she said. This way, he could quickly return to waiting outside the operating theatre without further stress.

Elvira leaned her head against his chest, feeling the rise and fall of his breath and the steady beating of his heart. Gradually, she felt her mind clearing and her body relaxing. She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, feeling a sense of peace Elvira's expression quickly turned cold and serious as she noticed the Willis family's bodyguards blocking their way. Although she wanted Zach to put her down, his hands tightened around her, making it difficult for her to move.

As Zach set his gaze on the bodyguards in front of them, he knew they were there for Elvira, and he could sense that their intentions were not friendly.

"Let me handle this, Zach," Elvira said, trying to persuade him to let her down. But Zach tightened his grip around her waist even further.

In the next instant, several men dressed in black, who appeared to be bodyguards, emerged from different directions. Before she could even process what was happening, a fight had broken out. The Willis family's bodyguards, who were no match for them, were quickly subdued.

Elvira was confused and said, "Hold on a minute. What's going on?"

"I'm not sure. Maybe the hospital sent their security team as a precautionary measure." Zach replied casually.

Elvira did not take his word and doubted the possibility. However, her thoughts were clouded by the excruciating menstrual

ramps that she was experiencing. The pain was so intense that it made it difficult for her to think clearly. But no matter who they worked for, it was kind of them to help get rid of the bodyguards of the Willis Family. "Was that your secretary just now? The lady who was talking to you." Elvira changed the topic.

"Yes, that's Ms. Sherry Johnson," Zach answered truthfully, "She came because of some urgent work-related problems."

Zach took Elvira back to the ward. Zach then promptly made a few phone calls, and a doctor arrived shortly after to examine her. The doctor noted that Elvira had a fever and quickly reported his findings to Zach.

"Why is she running a fever?" Zach held Elvira's hands tightly as he asked the doctor, worried about her condition.

"This is a possible symptom for women experiencing menstrual cramps. She will be fine after taking some medicines," the doctor said as he prepared the prescription for Elvira.

After the doctor left, Elvira urged Zach to return to the waiting area outside the operating theatre. Zach, however, caressed Elvira's hands and said, "I'll leave after you take your medicines."

Upon seeing Zach's persistence, Elvira decided not to say anything else and let him be. A nurse then entered the room carrying the prescribed medicines, one of which was an injection. Elvira started feeling anxious and fearful at the sight of the injection. Sensing her fear, Zach gently told Elvira to look at him instead of the needle. He kept talking to her in a calm and reassuring tone, distracting her from the injection until it was done. After administering all the prescribed medications, the nurse stepped aside but stayed within the ward as she was specifically instructed to do so.

"Just go." Elvira urged him.

Zach gently kissed her forehead and said, "Call me if you're not feeling well. I'll come over right away."

"Got it!" Elvira gently nudged him toward the door. Zach reluctantly left the ward, still worried about her.

Standing outside the ward, Zach signaled to his bodyguard to come over, and he said, "Go find out what just happened to my wife!"

The bodyguard quickly completed his task and reported to Zach about a confrontation between Elvira and members of the Willis family.

As soon as Zach heard about the incident, his face turned grim with anger and frustration. When he discovered that Mrs. Willis had slapped Elvira, his fists immediately clenched, and his knuckles turned white. He thought to himself, 'Elvira is my precious darling girl. How dare these people touch and hit her!" On their way back to the Willis residence, the car carrying Karen, Judy, and Amber was involved in an accident. When their driver got out of the vehicle to check the situation, the three women were dragged out of the car, too. Before they could figure out what was happening, they were repeatedly slapped in the face, so much so that they saw stars.

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In the end, they were beaten up so severely, and even their clothes were torn. They were in a mess and looked so miserable, unlike any honorable lady or someone from the upper class.

Three women covered their faces in fear of being recognized as people gathered around the scene and started taking pictures. The sound of camera shutters clicking echoed in the air as the women huddled together, desperate to shield themselves from the prying eyes of the curious onlookers.

As Elvira woke up from her nap, she felt much more relaxed and at ease. She looked around the room and noticed Zach sitting beside her bed. When he realized Elvira was awake, he leaned forward and placed his palm on her forehead to check if her fever had subsided.

Why are you here? Also, how did Grandma Tracy's surgery go?" Elvira sat up with an anxious expression.

"Don't worry. Her surgery went well," Zach reassured, squeezing her hand. "How about you? Are you feeling better?"

"I'm feeling better. And I want to visit Grandma Tracy," Elvira said.

"Are you sure?" asked Zach, concerned that Elvira might be pushing herself too hard.

"Don't worry. Menstrual cramps are a common occurrence among women. It's nothing to worry about. The pain usually subsides quickly, and for me, it typically lasts only a day." Elvira said, looking relaxed and refreshed.