CHAPTER 200: CHAPTER 200: HE WILL BE HER STRENGTH

"Alright, before I send you in, let me have a little taste."

With that, he kissed her.

Juliana tried to dodge, but he held the back of her head.

He seized her breath with undeniable force.

Juliana was nearly out of breath when he finally released her, resting his forehead against hers and breathing heavily.

"Didn’t say you did something wrong, why are you upset? I’m worried Adrian Langley might not be thorough enough and drag you into trouble. Such a serious matter, why didn’t you tell me first? Juliana..."

Elias Langley held the back of her neck.

"...Have you not realized yet that I’m your man?"

The searing breath approached once again, throwing Juliana’s breathing into chaos, almost pressing against his lips.

"I was also afraid of implicating you..." Her voice carried a trace of grievance, "that’s why I let him go."

Elias chuckled lowly, his fingertips brushing over her lip corner: "Do whatever you want, but things with risks, you must tell me first."

His gaze was calm and determined, "Always remember, I am your backing no matter what."

He had seen clearly what happened tonight.

Juliana’s retaliation was no longer a tooth-for-a-tooth but a more daunting suppression.

Since she understood how to protect herself, all he needed was to be her most robust confidence.

Juliana was stunned by his words.

The man pinched her face, smiling: "Did my words move you, Miss Jacobs? Do you love me a little more now?"

Juliana snapped back to reality and averted her gaze, stubbornly saying, "No, not at all."

Elias chuckled and took the hairdryer from her hands, sitting her down on the stool to dry her hair.

For some reason, Juliana always felt that he particularly favored the scabs on the back of her head.

Whenever he had the chance, his fingertips would linger over them.

After drying her hair, Juliana put away the hairdryer and tried to chase him away.

"Why can’t I stay?" the man asked.

"This is the Langley Residence, after what happened last time, I’m still scared to death. What if... what if someone comes in?"

"Then come to my room, no one dares to intrude there."

"No, I still have to sneak back in the morning."

Elias chuckled softly at her words.

"When can we stop sneaking around like this?"

Juliana bit her lip at his words.

Jared’s condition showed no progress, but she had to hurry to do what needed to be done in the Langley Family.

In the end, she couldn’t chase away the man, and they nestled in the same quilt.

Juliana lay with her back to him, her tied-up hair askew to one side, and Elias saw the red marks on her neck.

Not hickeys, but from a hand’s grasp.

His gaze darkened as he hugged her from behind, his hand slowly touching her lower abdomen, the warmth from his palm making Juliana squint in comfort.

"Do those medicines have a severe impact on you?" he asked.

"The doctor said as long as I don’t come into contact with them again, I’ll be fine. They were going to prescribe me medicine, but since it’s inconvenient with me staying here, I didn’t take it."

Elias paused for a second, "I’ll take you to get checked tomorrow."

Juliana turned over with a smile, nestling into his embrace.

"It’s fine, it’s just that I’ve always had a cold womb, so the reaction was that strong."

"Cold?" he chuckled lowly, "I have a ’heating device’ here, want me to warm you up?"

Without waiting for Juliana’s agreement, he proceeded...

The next day, when Juliana woke up, he was gone again.

After washing up, she went downstairs, where the entire Langley Family was seated neatly in the dining room.

Jared saw her and pulled her to sit beside him.

Victor was still talking to Elias, not even giving her a glance, his manner indifferent like a stranger’s.

This was precisely the result Juliana wanted; while calculating Leona Sheridan’s lackeys, it also alienated Victor Langley—a two-pronged strategy.

She lowered her gaze, focusing on her breakfast: a bowl of truffle abalone porridge, a plate of beef buns, accompanied by milk and blueberries.

She wondered if Elias had specially arranged this, as it was all her favorite food.

On the other side, Victor Langley and Elias Langley’s conversation continued.

"Why the sudden idea of coming back to live here?" Victor asked.

Elias huffed in displeasure, "If I don’t return to oversee things, this Langley Family might soon become a cesspool, dragging me down with it."

Victor was momentarily at a loss for words at his response.

Leona Sheridan mumbled weakly, "Second Brother’s words seem unfair. After all, it’s just little household squabbles. Behind closed doors, everything can be settled nicely. But then some outsiders deliberately stir trouble, insisting on turning family matters into police cases, bringing everything to light with malicious intent!"

Juliana ate her bun, coming to a realization, "Turns out, any issue can be settled behind closed doors."

Leona Sheridan gave her a cold look, "Isn’t it? I think you just can’t stand our Langley Family being at peace. Either you’re up to no good, or you’re just bad luck."

Elias didn’t lift an eyelid, slowly wiping his mouth with a napkin, his voice icy as he continued, "According to Sister-in-law, if you cover up the wrong things, they magically turn into gold? When did the Langley Family change its rules, weighing in on who has the thicker face and the tighter mouth, regardless of right and wrong?"

"I’m your sister-in-law, how could you..."

"Second Brother is right!" Victor Langley interrupted her, "Don’t forget, you still need to go to the police station and clarify things with Mama Dalton."

Leona Sheridan’s face turned pale.

She had hoped to use breakfast as a chance to ask Second Brother to speak on her behalf, sparing her the trouble.

But seeing how things were going, she could only consult her lawyer about how to sever ties with Mama Dalton.

At this moment, Quinn Shepherd walked into the dining room, coming directly to Elias’s side and whispering two sentences.

No expression showed on Elias’s face, "If she’s coming, then she’s coming, do I need to arrange a welcome ceremony?"

"Second Brother, who’s coming?" Victor Langley asked.

Elias remained silent; Quinn glanced at his expression and answered for him, "It’s Second Miss Sinclair, Florence Sinclair. Miss Isabelle mishandled things and was punished to kneel in the ancestral hall for seven days upon return. Old Mr. Sinclair sent Second Miss Sinclair here to clear up misunderstandings with the Langley Family."

Yes, it was a misunderstanding between the Sinclair and Langley Families, unrelated to the victim surnamed Jacobs.

Juliana smirked sarcastically and continued to sip her porridge.

"Oh, well, this requires a reception. Leona, quickly arrange for another guest room to be cleaned up."

Elias didn’t say anything, stood up, and prepared to leave.

Juliana gave him a glance, her mouth saying she wouldn’t go but feeling anxious inside.

She stopped eating, wiped her mouth, and said to Jared, "You have a follow-up check-up today, don’t you?"

Jared looked pleasantly surprised, "You remember?"

Juliana nodded, "I’ve remembered all your doctor’s instructions, let’s go, I’ll accompany you."

He was injured because of her, so she should accompany him.

Juliana didn’t give Elias a look and left with Jared.

The man preparing to get in the car, his gaze darkened.

At the hospital, Juliana patiently accompanied Jared through all the tests.

As they were nearing the end, the primary doctor hurried over.

"Young Master, after re-evaluating your condition with the specialists, we believe a special full-body nerve conduction function test is necessary."

"What’s special about it?" Jared asked.

The doctor spoke steadily, "To ensure precise results, you’ll need to remove all your clothes. And since unexpected risks may arise during the process, someone needs to accompany you throughout."

A dark look crossed Jared’s eyes, and he turned to Juliana.

If she was willing to accompany him in, did it mean they wouldn’t have to sleep separately tonight?