He was probably overthinking it.
Wendy spoke her mind, clearly defining right from wrong, taking the whole context into account; her argument was solid. Everyone agreed with her, acknowledging her sense of morality.
However, Elsa’s face was getting more and more sour.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier?!"
Wendy's face twitched a bit, and she could only shake her head helplessly, let out a sigh, and didn't say anything else.
The others watching weren't pleased with Elsa’s attitude.
"Wendy tried to stop you from the start, but you couldn't control your temper, and now you blame her?"
Everyone spoke their mind, and Wendy, feeling exhausted, quietly said, "Enough already. Felix, take Elsa to the hospital. She's a public figure, and luckily, those present today are all friends. I believe this won't leak out."
"I'm not going to the hospital!"
Elsa, who had been in a daze, suddenly yelled out.
Nathan had just taken Chloe to the hospital. If she followed now, wouldn't she be walking into a trap?
She got up from the ground, grabbed Felix's arm, and pleaded, "Honey, I don't want to go to the hospital. Can you take me home?"
Felix didn't look too pleased. Even if Chloe wasn't manipulative, Damon surely wouldn't let this slide.
"Are you sure you want to go home now instead of apologizing?"
Felix frowned, his annoyed and disgusted look showing on his face. How could he have maintained a pleasant face with Elsa after the mess she'd caused?
Elsa, pale as a ghost, shook her head, "No, I want to go home first."
Felix squinted at her, and eventually decided to go with her wishes and took her home.
Nathan helped Chloe into the car, apologized, and then closed the car door and got into the driver's seat.
Chloe was surprised at Nathan's apology. It was unexpected. The usually frivolous Nathan was being serious today. His demeanor at the banquet was quite impressive, fitting for someone of his status. But today, his mood seemed a bit off.
Chloe buckled her seatbelt and noticed Nathan was already on the phone with Damon.
He looked stern, "We're on our way to the hospital, Chloe's hurt."
After he hung up, he started the car and drove straight to the hospital.
Chloe, covering her bruised face with her hand, looked at Nathan. Seeing Nathan so serious, she asked, "What's up with you today? Why so serious?"
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