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.

her body, except that her voice was hoarse

she asked when she opened her eyes

it the man

She nodded.

throat was too sore at the

his injuries were not life-threatening, just the wounds on his body

was unconscious and had no idea how she had been rescued. When she visited Jessica, she saw Atwood sitting in a row

walked over to

"Why are you here?"

up and saw it was her, stood up,

eyes, "So, did you

he also shifted the blame to Hilary, "It was all her doing.

his head sheepishly as

had something to do with this matter. His plans fell behind changes. Everything he

had wanted to use this matter to gain favour for Stanford in

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

was all shook up at that

had occurred just because he had taken this into his own hands and hadn't discussed it with Stanford in advance. He blamed himself in his

"About this…"

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