Chapter 163 - Meeting Parents(2)

"I'm free this weekend," she told him.

"I'll book our flights for then," Elias told her.

"So, we're taking a trip together," Alyssa said, feeling a little nervous about that. When she was alone with him, she tended to almost do things that she could later regret.

She had to control herself. It was just hard when there was still a dash of chemistry and so much history between them.

"Yep," Elias said with a warm smile. "Hopefully, we learn what we need to."

Alyssa breathed in deeply as she nodded, sharing that hope. She was ready to not be scared all the time.

She wanted to sleep well, to go to work, to live her life. She felt like she was losing time because she was spending so much time stressing out about not dying. She needed things to change soon.

"Thanks for coming to meet me and helping me. I really need this," she told him sincerely. Her expression then turned sheepish. "And sorry for being mean last time."

Elias waved his hand dismissively.

"I deserved it. I got in your way. I never want to do that when you're more than capable," he told her.

Alyssa smiled at him, feeling warmth bloom inside of her. He always said the best thing possible.

She believed that he truly believed in her, and she believed that he could help her if they worked together on this.

"Well, we're a team now. We're going to figure this out. We just have to," she told him. There was no other option. She couldn't just roll over, or she would be killed.

Elias nodded, looking determined. He reached out to take her hand.

"I'll be right there with you. I won't let them hurt you," he told her.

Alyssa met his gaze and nodded, hoping that they could look out for each other. There was no telling what they would find out or what was coming for them.

"I get it. It's okay," she told him, knowing how he felt. She felt completely out of place with her own family, and she hadn't seen them in forever.

They didn't even act like family to her. They hardly took care of her. At least his parents seemed like decent people.

Elias nodded and gave her a thankful look.

"They'll be happy to see us, though," he said before motioning for her to follow him up the driveway toward the looming house.

Alyssa followed him closely, sticking right by his side. She had done that as much as possible lately.

She felt safer with him, and that was the feeling that she had sought after the most lately. Thankfully, things had been quiet so far, but she didn't know how long that was going to last for.

Elias stopped at the wooden front door and turned to look at her, like he was seeking encouragement.

"Ready?" he asked her.

Alyssa nodded, giving him a warm smile. She wanted to do this. They needed to do this. A lot was at stake, and if they could figure this out, maybe there was hope for them to get as close as they used to be.

Maybe their future could be bright if they casted out all of this darkness.

"I'm ready."

Elias nodded before turning back to the door and knocking.

A few moments later, the door swung open. An Asian woman who looked like she was in her thirties opened the door.

Her black hair fell against her thin shoulders, and her figure was petite beneath a black cardigan and floral dress.

"Oh, Elias, what a nice surprise," she said with a warm smile. Shen then looked at Alyssa. "You must be Alyssa."

Alyssa smiled and nodded, reaching her hand out for a polite handshake.

"It's nice to meet you," she said.

"I'm Yan Mei but call me Nora. Elias has told me so much about you. You're a doctor, right?" Nora asked, looking at Alyssa with an intrigued look.

"Yes, I'm in pediatrics," Alyssa said, feeling her face warm up slightly.. She was used to being praised for her job, but it meant a lot coming from Elias' mother, who she still wanted to impress for some reason.