Chapter 314: Finding Morgan IV

Ewan couldn’t even nod to accept Athena’s thanks; his neck was stiff, and his back was still burning.

There must be an injury there. He thought, trying and succeeding to lift his thumb to give her a thumbs-up.

Athena’s smile was sad as she watched this.

She wished she could get rid of the pain she knew was assailing the man before her, the man who had shielded her so that she wouldn’t die or suffer.

She hadn’t been aware of his intention when he had commanded her to dive, but she knew when she had woken up, it was with a startling pain in her back.

Only it hadn’t come from the fire or any injury, but from the weight of him partly lying on her back.

Before she could cry out in anguish and worry, hearing his faint breathing, the agents who had driven with them here had arrived and hurriedly pushed her to the side, rescuing her first.

They hadn’t allowed her to fawn over Ewan, despite her reminding them of their place repeatedly; they had promised to bring Ewan later, and thus she had stopped her verbal attacks.

Now looking at him, she was not sure what to think of his act of bravery. Duty, or something else?

"It’s my duty to keep you safe—for the children, for giving me a second chance at friendship, and to live a life free from manipulation. I owe everything to you. We are not even. Me saving you is just... what I should do." Ewan spoke, right on cue.

Athena said nothing at first, staring at the man keenly.

Duty.

Fiona safe. She could see now why Ewan had

helped him grow well enough and had given him room in her family, had fueled his sense of duty toward her. Coupled with the abusive medications, he had


from that until

She should feel happy about

need; she was amazed that she wanted more than his dutifulness to her. She

She cursed, confusing Ewan, who had

to rest and

which was only a few meters from the street, Athena stopped the agents from helping her out of the vehicle, pointing at Ewan

you can see, I’m fine. I just

be heard by the

they did so, Athena stepped out of the car and waited by the entrance. She wasn’t the

I’ll be waiting for the medical kit. I need to treat our wounds before we

her thanks, and left

some better-fitting pants at least..." Athena started after shutting the door. She walked up to Ewan and tried

"What?"


had cleaned him up before, when he had been brought to her private lab

Don’t worry; I think I can take a

chuckled softly and

as he struggled to walk. "They couldn’t get a

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