“Back to your apartment? You’re not staying at the hospital?”“No need,” Louis replied flatly.Cecilia didn’t agree one bit. “You’ve got a serious wound. It’s already infected! And you still have a fever, don’t you? What if it gets worse again? “This is practically your second home anyway. What’s
Even though Cecilia was older, she loved spending time online and was surprisingly up to date with modern slang, sometimes too much so.Mainard couldn’t help but laugh. “Mom, come on. Don’t talk about her like that.”“I’m just being honest. Why shouldn’t I say it? I really underestimated her skill s
But Cecilia couldn’t stay outside. She was too worried.She pushed her way in.“How could you hide something this serious from me?”The moment she saw the wound—angry, swollen, threaded with black stitches that ran ten centimeters across his back—her face crumpled.It looked like someone had slashed
But with just that one tap from Cecilia’s cane, Louis’ face tensed.His expression flashing unmistakable pain.Adora’s heart sank.She immediately leaned in, whispering urgently, “What is it? Does your wound hurt? Come on, let’s go to the hospital.”Cecilia, standing close by, caught her words and h
Louis lifted a hand and crooked his finger at Eugene.“Fine. Let’s do it. One-on-one. But if you lose, you disappear from my sight for good.”“Stop it! Are you out of your mind? You’re injured!”Adora’s voice dropped into a harsh whisper, full of panic.Her heart pounded.She wasn’t even thinking ab
Adora’s voice was icy.“You’re overthinking it. I chose Louis because he treats me well, better than anyone else ever has. Whether he’s related to you or not, I would’ve still picked him.”“Treats people well?” Eugene sneered, his tone thick with disbelief and scorn.“That man doesn’t even respect m