After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back by Riverflow

Chapter 309

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Brian was silent for a moment before he said, "Miss Young fainted and was taken by Mr. Russell."

Lucas' voice was laced with cold anger. "Why didn't you interfere?"

Brian paused before responding. "You instructed me to ensure her safety, and Mr. Russell did not

harm her."

Lucas hung up the phone without another word.

Brian sighed, thinking to himself, "Did I do something wrong? I was just following orders."

Aveline's world spun, her body cycling between feverish heat and chilling cold. Consciousness ebbed and flowed like tides, leaving her adrift. Muffled voices reached her ears, but their words were lost in the haze. Without warning, something acrid touched her tongue, and she reflexively expelled it.

"Aveline?"

The voice became clearer and somewhat familiar. She slowly opened her eyes and saw Russell's devilishly handsome face close to hers.

blinked in surprise. "Russ, what are you

now you have a fever. Take

lips moved slightly.

"No need to thank me. But tell me, why did you faint

pain. She took the medicine

I?" She avoided answering

eyes flickered before

"I have to leave. I can't

Brian follow her. He would surely

couldn't stay here

however, pressed her shoulder down gently. "You're running a fever. Stay put until you're

frowned. "Russ, I can't

knuckle and gave a mischievous smile, "You consider me your friend and you think I'd be worried about being dragged into this? Just lie down and rest. The doctor will

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even more grateful

Once you're better, cook me

agreed readily, lying back down on

shortly and examined Aveline, administering medication to