She had been through something like this before, only that last time she had to endure it alone, feeling scared, helpless and facing the fear of death.

However, there was someone who could disregard his own life and remain by her side in such a dangerous moment this time, giving her a spiritual shock.

Her body was hot, and her heart was beating.

Without consulting her, Joan cupped her face and kissed her dry lips.

Amanda's eyes snapped open. And after a brief moment of dismay, she accepted it delightfully. She gave him a response with the only little strength she had.

The wind blew, and a cluster of flames burned towards them.

Joan blocked the fire with his own body.

Amanda wanted to say no, but her voice could no longer be heard.

Joan's face was right in front of her…

The so-called luck was probably when the one who loved you didn't give up nor abandon you in such desperate times.

Atwood arrived with his men, put out the fire and saved Amanda and Joan.

Jessica was also taken to the hospital for treatment.

that her voice was hoarse after

when she

it the man who was

She nodded.

too sore at

his back. The doctor said that his injuries were not life-threatening, just the wounds on his body would take some time to recuperate. And also, there would be scars on his back if he didn't get a

When she visited Jessica, she

over to

"Why are you here?"

looked up and saw it was

did you have something to

did he not admit it, but he also shifted the blame to Hilary, "It was all her doing. I accidentally discovered it

head sheepishly as he

could he dare to admit now that he had something to do with this matter. His plans fell behind changes. Everything he had hoped for didn't happen at all. He couldn't contact Stanford, nor he could

favour for Stanford in front of Amanda. However, he

saw Joan shielding Amanda from the fire with his own body to

shook

had occurred just because he had taken this into his own hands and hadn't

"About this…"

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