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.”

palm roughened by calluses. Seeing this unexpected kindness, Nola cautiously set down the sharp shard she had been holding and placed her trembling hand

icy from the chill of the basement and the thinness of her clothes, but Jared’s hand was dry

old, splintered wooden bed. Every movement was careful, considerate of her wounds. Hidden beneath her tangled hair, Nola stole a glance at Jared’s profile, a strange

whispered, her

gaze shifted from her to the unconscious woman sprawled on the floor. His brow furrowed as

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it was

you? You shouldn’t have helped me. Helping me will

looked down at the top of her bowed head and let out a

that. No one knows

darted to

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

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