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Chapter 709

Author: Tightrope
Ariel was slowly regaining consciousness. She felt the back of her hand was wet. Her lower abdomen no longer hurt as much.

Familiar with both her condition and these sudden attacks, Ariel could tell they had probably given her a shot of painkillers. She turned her head and met Jayson's reddened eyes.

When he noticed she was awake, Jayson opened his mouth but no sound came out. He swallowed before finally asking in a gentle voice, "Do you feel better now? Does it still hurt?"

Ariel shook her head. Her gaze shifted to the hand Jayson was holding. She realized the dampness on the back of her hand came from his tears.

"I'm alright."

Jayson stiffened at her response—the same words she always used no matter the situation. He could not imagine how she had endured such awful, painful moments all on her own. Ariel had stayed strong, facing everything in silence. Even Katie and Leonard didn't know about her illness.

Ariel never complained about her hardships or struggles.

When she tried t
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