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Chapter 716 The Terrifying Cross-Shaped Scar
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Kendrick didn’t respond to her words. Instead, he simply wiped away her tears.Ryan was indeed a ruthless man. He had merely hidden that side of himself from her, showing her only his gentler facade.If she found out that the person she had trusted and admired so much was actually as terrifying as a demon, would her beliefs crumble? Would her trust in others shatter once again?Kendrick didn’t mind if she kept a special place in her heart for “Young Master.” But he couldn’t bear to let her discover a truth that would overturn everything she knew.And now, a new worry had surfaced—if he told her that Young Master was actually Ryan, would she naively try to confront him?The price of making a deal with the devil was something neither of them could afford, Anna…A thousand unspoken thoughts swirled in his mind, but he couldn’t voice any of them. Instead, he turned to gaze out the window.The night was pitch black, obscuring everything from view. Only the sound of the torrential rain and
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Annabelle continued explaining that while repeated infections in the wound might not be immediately fatal, modern medical treatments could only slow down the deterioration.However, the wound would never fully heal. As the area of necrosis expanded, the pain would become unbearable, forcing the victim to rely on painkillers.Once the body developed a tolerance to painkillers, the relentless combination of pain and itching could drive a person insane.To endure such suffering, one might have to resort to stronger sedatives, and once dependency formed, they would be no different from an addict.Even then, the wound would continue to fester. Eventually, after prolonged drug abuse, the body would begin to collapse.This was a slow and cruel method of killing.As she spoke, she quickly wiped the back of her hand across her eyes, clearing her tear-blurred vision.Pointing at his wound, she told Kendrick that from the odor and the way the tissue was deteriorating, she could confirm that trac
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Kendrick hadn’t used much force earlier. In fact, he could never bear to actually hurt her. He had only flicked her forehead as a small punishment for being too smug about her medical skills.After a brief pause, he asked, “Did Gauge do this?”Annabelle pouted and nodded. While disinfecting the small knife, she said, “He flicked my forehead, so I flicked his. But mine didn’t hurt, while his did—so I ended up with a lump. And when I was running, I even cut my foot…”So that was what happened!Kendrick was furious. His chest tightened, and he coughed violently.With each cough, blood seeped from his wound. Annabelle quickly patted his back to soothe him.“There’s no need to get so worked up—it was just playful teasing.”How could he not be worked up?!Kendrick thought, My precious little rabbit—how could I let just anyone flick her forehead like that?Just imagining the scene made his jealousy flare uncontrollably.Without hesitation, he grabbed his phone and called Jaime.“Cancel Gauge
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“Alright…” Annabelle gritted her teeth and forced herself to carry on, carefully scraping away the necrotic flesh from Kendrick’s wound. To ensure it was thoroughly cleaned, she didn’t hold back.Kendrick never uttered another sound of pain after his initial reaction. While she focused entirely on treating him, he concentrated solely on her—watching her intently. Only by keeping his eyes on her could he distract himself from the pain.She truly had a strong stomach. To be able to handle such a gruesome wound…Or had she seen something even worse before?As he gazed at her delicate features, it was hard to imagine that she had once survived a fire. But he knew that behind her ear, there was a burn scar. Anna had told him that it was an oversight during her treatment—otherwise, it wouldn’t have scarred at all.She finished cleaning one wound, but there was still another. She needed a short break—and clearly, so did Kendrick.He had broken into a cold sweat, so Annabelle handed him a cup
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After some time investigating Anna’s past, Kendrick had gathered more and more information.Though there was no concrete evidence, the pattern of her experiences pointed to a chilling conclusion—someone had been trying to kill her since she was just a child.But why?What kind of threat could a little girl possibly pose that warranted such ruthless attempts on her life?Kendrick had once suspected her parents, but while he could see their cold and calculating nature, there was no proof that they had tried to harm Anna—nor any apparent motive.“Are you ready to continue?” Annabelle asked.Kendrick nodded. “Alright.”He didn’t want to dwell on such a heavy topic anymore. There were still many questions he wanted to ask her, but he couldn’t bear to make her relive those painful memories.Anna continued treating his wound with extreme care. She went through three towels, completely soaking them in blood, and nearly an hour passed before she was done cleaning it.Afterward, she helped him
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She couldn’t see his expression, only his voice as he said, “Miss Ellie, I understand your feelings, and I appreciate that you like me. But first, Anna and I will never break up. Second, I have no feelings for you, nor do I believe I ever will.”Annabelle: “…”Kendrick, aren’t you being a bit too ruthless?Sure enough, Ellie’s eyes turned red. She said, “It’s unlikely, but still possible, right?”“No,” Kendrick replied calmly. “That was just my polite way of putting it. If you insist on me spelling it out so clearly.”Anna nearly choked.His bluntness made her feel good, but… wasn’t he being a little too cruel?Ellie said, “Even if you don’t like me now, that’s okay. Feelings can develop over time. I just wanted to tell you—I won’t interfere in your relationship, but life is long. If one day you and Ms. Sanchez don’t end up together, I hope you’ll at least look my way.”Anna pressed her lips together.Saying things like that—wasn’t it basically cursing them to break up? How pointless.
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Kendrick’s words were filled with ambiguity. Annabelle didn’t even need to think to know exactly what kind of “crying” he was referring to…Seeing her face turn red, Kendrick chuckled and leaned away slightly. “Don’t overthink it. I’m not in any condition for that right now.”“...Who was overthinking?!”“The little puppy was.”For some reason, Annabelle could almost imagine two fluffy ears popping up on top of her head…A Private EscapeThat morning, the entire production crew left the island. Jaime left with them, but Jax stayed behind.Kendrick needed someone he trusted back in the company to keep him updated on everything and assist with remote work.Once everyone was gone, Annabelle and Kendrick left too.But they didn’t leave the Maldives. Instead, they boarded a seaplane to another island.As they neared their destination, Kendrick pointed down and said, “That’s where we’re going.”Annabelle looked down at the ocean.A crescent-shaped island lay quietly on the water’s surface, l
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Kendrick’s kiss carried the fresh scent of the sea breeze and the warmth of the summer sun. His tongue traced her lips with tender precision, and when he finally pried them open, his dominance left her whole body weak.Annabelle felt like a scoop of ice cream melting in his arms—bit by bit, he consumed her.And he truly did consume her.She didn’t know when it happened, but at some point, she found herself lying flat on the bed.She didn’t know when, but at some point, her dress had slipped down to her ankles.And without any warning, Kendrick had taken her from head to toe.Her mind turned hazy, as if she were floating on the ocean, rising and falling with the waves he created.By the time she drifted back to shore, she opened her eyes slightly and found Kendrick lying beside her, watching her with a half-smile.He even considerately pulled a sheet over her. “Tired?”Annabelle’s face flushed.She hadn’t done anything, so naturally, she wasn’t exhausted.But the fact that she had no s
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