The Genius Ex-Wife’s Revenge Portfolio novel Chapter 781

Ella reached for David’s wrist, checking his pulse with practiced fingers.

David instinctively tried to pull his hand back, but Ella’s grip was gentle and firm. “Hold still,” she said, her tone leaving no room for argument.

After just a moment, Ella’s brows knit together in concern.

Lilly noticed right away. “Ella, why are you frowning? Is something wrong with him?” Her voice trembled a little. No one ever wanted to see a doctor looking worried.

Ella turned to David, her eyes searching his face. “Talk to me, David. What’s really going on?”

David hesitated, then admitted, “Honestly, I have no idea. All I know is, it might have something to do with you.”

“Because of Ella?” Lilly sounded completely lost. “What does that even mean?”

David took a breath. “Whenever I’m not around you, I feel fine. Totally normal. But the second I get close to you, it feels like my head’s about to explode. Remember the day we planned to get our marriage license? I didn’t bail on purpose. My head started pounding all of a sudden, I blacked out. By the time I woke up and rushed to find you, you were already gone.”

Lilly’s eyes went wide. “Wait, that’s what happened? Ella, what’s going on with him?”

Ella kept her gaze on David. “I think you’ve been hit with something called Heart Connect.”

“Heart Connect?” Lilly repeated, clearly confused.

Ella nodded. “It’s a kind of dark magic from Castle Rock. If you’re cursed with it, you can’t get close me.”

“Castle Rock’s dark magic? How could David get cursed like that? Who would do that to him?”

Ella looked at David, her expression softening. “You already have someone in mind, don’t you?”

David met her eyes. “You figured it out?”

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