Chapter 1259:

Bang! A sharp gust of wind ripped through the air in front of Nola, and just like that, the malicious woman’s curses were silenced. At that very moment, a man stepped into view, his presence commanding, his aura exuding effortless authority.

With one swift motion, Jared knocked the malicious woman out cold. His gaze shifted to Nola, who lay crumpled on the ground, her face as pale as a ghost. His voice softened as he asked, “Are you alright?”

Jared had been lurking nearby for a while. Initially, he hadn’t planned to intervene, but after hearing the woman’s venomous words and witnessing her merciless attack, he could no longer stand by.

Nola’s gaze met Jared’s, her expression blank with shock. For a moment, she just stared at him.

Years of torment at the hands of the Perkins family had taught her to endure silently or fend for herself. She had never imagined that anyone would one day step in to stop the cruelty she faced.

For a moment, Nola remained silent. Mistaking her quietness for fear, Jared knelt down, extending a hand toward her.

“Don’t be afraid. I’m not here to hurt you. I’m not one of them. You’re injured—let me help you up.”

hand he offered was sturdy, with strong, defined fingers and a palm roughened by calluses. Seeing this unexpected kindness, Nola cautiously set down the sharp shard she had been holding and placed her

of the basement and the thinness of her clothes, but Jared’s hand

considerate of her wounds. Hidden beneath her tangled hair, Nola stole a glance at Jared’s profile, a strange warmth

you,” she whispered, her voice barely

shifted from her to the unconscious woman sprawled on the floor. His brow furrowed as he asked,

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nodded slightly. More precisely, it was Lilian who

me. Helping me will only drag you into trouble.”

the top of her bowed head and let out

that. No one knows I

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As for who I am… I’m Jared Cooper. Now, tell me—why did they lock you

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