LOGINLandon's back was straight as ever as he walked with an easy and unhurried stride. His clothes lifted slightly in the breeze. He looked just as untouchable as he always did, as if nothing could break him. But only he knew that every step sent a dull ache through his soulfire, and heaven's chains were still wound tight around him. He couldn't stay, and he certainly didn't dare to. The only way to keep the danger away from Aria was to put distance between them as fast as he could. Aria didn't look away until Landon's figure disappeared into the flow of traffic outside the hospital doors. Her fingertips still held the ghost of his warmth, the memory of how tightly he'd held on. Elijah stood beside her, watching Aria stare after Landon with that soft look on her face. Something heavy settled over his usually steady features. There was worry and a tension he couldn't quite hide. As he glanced around the corridor, he noticed a few people were still watching them. He stepped closer
Standing next to Callum was an elderly professor of traditional medicine. He was clutching a pair of reading glasses with fingers that wouldn't stop trembling. He'd spent over 60 years studying needle techniques and had never thought much of anyone else's work. Yet today, Aria had shattered that completely. He stepped forward and clasped his hands in a deep, formal bow. His voice was thick with respect. "Ms. Carver, I've practiced medicine for 60 years, yet I've never once seen needlework like that. The way you placed each needle was seamless, and the energy followed every point of entry like it was alive. "What you did in there was far beyond anything in the acupuncture texts. That was the absolute peak of traditional medicine. Today, I finally understand what it means to find someone on a totally different level!" Behind him, one of the critical care specialists pushed his glasses up, still looking like he couldn't quite believe what he'd just witnessed. He'd been part of Lor
By now, nobody in the room would doubt Aria's skills in medicine anymore. She had pulled off miracles at Saint Joseph's Hospital twice. Through acupuncture techniques, she had saved patients even the hospital's top specialists couldn't do anything about. Honestly, calling her a doctor didn't really cover it anymore. She was practically a genius doctor. The tension in the room slowly bled away. Paisley dried her tears and carefully fixed the blanket around Lorenzo, tucking the edges in. Jovie came over with some warm water and a cotton swab to dab at Lorenzo's cracked lips. It took a while, but Lorenzo's breathing finally steadied out. The blue tinge around his lips faded, and a hint of actual color crept back in. His eyes, which had been shut for days, flickered with something that looked a lot like awareness. He was still really weak, but he wasn't dying anymore. Walking up to the bedside, Aria spoke with a soft expression but a serious tone, "How are you feeling? Do you fee
At the same time, an anxious voice rang out from the hallway. "Aria! Aria!"The person was none other than Elijah. Ever since Aria left on her own the day before, he had sent his men all over Janovin to search for her. They had nearly turned the entire city upside down, yet there had been no trace of her.Elijah had also contacted the York family and learned that Landon was not at home either. Thinking back to how Aria had been searching for Landon ever since she woke up, Elijah quickly pieced everything together. She must have gone out alone to find him.From yesterday until now, he had not rested at all. Ever since he regained consciousness and recovered his memories, he had regarded Aria as the most important person in his life.He had never harbored any romantic feelings for her. It was simply the protectiveness a senior felt toward a cherished junior.Not long ago, Elijah received news that Aria was in Saint Joseph's Hospital. The moment he heard it, he rushed over. As expe
"You have reached your destination." Ahead of them, the gilded characters of Saint Joseph's Hospital soon came into view, standing out against the building's white facade. The car rolled slowly into the hospital parking lot. The moment it stopped, Paisley unbuckled her seatbelt almost immediately. Her eyes reddened again before she could compose herself.Aria and Landon got out of the car in perfect synchrony. Landon gently released Aria's hand but kept her close at his side as his calm gaze swept over the bustling crowd and hurried medical staff. He carried himself with dignity and aloofness, yet remained steady and dependable."Over here, Aria and Landon. My grandfather is in the special observation ward next to the ICU on the third floor." Paisley's voice trembled faintly. She wiped the corner of her eye and hurried toward the inpatient building. Every step was filled with urgency, yet she kept glancing back to make sure they were following, afraid she might lose them.Land
Landon drew Aria a little closer, guiding her away from the edge of the road. It was a natural, thoughtful gesture. "Stand close to me. Be careful of passing cars. This place may be remote, but there could still be traffic."He positioned himself on the side closest to the road, shielding her from any potential danger. His gaze held unwavering protectiveness. The two of them stood quietly by the roadside. Aria leaned against his shoulder, gazing at the mountains and sky. She had never imagined that one day she would stand beside him on such a remote stretch of road, waiting for a ride.There was nothing luxurious about it, only the simple warmth of ordinary life. Yet somehow, it felt more comforting than all the riches in the world.After an unknown stretch of time, the faint hum of an engine drifted from the far end of the road.Aria immediately straightened and turned toward the sound. Landon looked up as well, his fingers still wrapped around hers, the warmth of his palm l
When an emergency meeting was called within the Special Missions Unit, Aria only needed to type one word—Spirit.Almost immediately, a reply popped up on her screen."Boss, you're finally here. I'm so sick of the food. It's tasty, sure—but even someone who can handle spice like me can't take eatin
When Fabien heard this, a small smile crept across his lips. "I've been waiting for your update. Is everything falling into place?" The person on the other end said, "Since the epidemic was stopped and the Vengeance Manifestation at the farmers' market never activated, we need to move up our next
Members of the Infernal Order stared in disbelief as they could not process what they were seeing. Kieran was their mentor. By all logic, an arcane master's Decator Essence couldn't be destroyed so easily. Only an Arcane High Priest could damage someone's Decator Essence on purpose. But that wasn'
At the racing venue, staff members hustled about while handling their assigned tasks. As the sky brightened, spectators arrived one after another. The scene was grand, buzzing with voices. In a private box above the audience seats, two men were talking. They were Virgil and Terrence. Virgil flic







