The headlights shone in her direction as she entered the building. Only after she went inside, turned on the lights upstairs, did the man turn the car around and leave.

Back in her apartment, Sylvia hung up her coat, took a shower, changed into her loungewear, and sat at the desk on the balcony to read.

Every now and then, she lifted her gaze to peek at the night outside the window, listening to the ticking of the clock on the desk. She wasn't uneasy, probably because she knew he would return soon. Sooner than expected, she heard the door.

Barefoot, she ran over and saw a man in a black shirt at the entrance. She threw her arms around him, "Cold?"

His body was rigid and cold, her embrace warm and soft.

It was then Gabriel noticed the bruise on her shoulder, his eyes darkened, "Hurt?"

Sylvia shook her head, "It doesn't hurt anymore."

Gabriel lifted her in his arms and walked towards the couch, "Got any ointment?"

chuckled softly, her head buried in his neck, "Remember the first time I got a bruise during training, and I asked you if you had any medicine? Do you remember what you told me then?" Gabriel raised an eyebrow,

the pain, so next time you'll know how to dodge!"" Sylvia mimicked his tone, laughing, "You were so fierce, my tears were scared back into my eyes. I didn't dare to cry or say it hurt in front

voice low, "Better to learn to avoid

nodded, "True,

did find the first-aid kit and applied some ointment

her, ready to sleep, Sylvia suddenly spoke softly, "You had someone leave medicine in

asked, "Did you use

closer, slowly shaking

"No."

using medicine

past midnight when Baron woke up in a hospital bed. It took

filled with despair and madness, he forcefully removed the IV needle, attempting to get out of

rushed to stop him, "Don't be rash. The doctor said the wound

and frantic as he clutched his

Hans frowned deeply, silent.

realized his fate and fell back onto the bed, his chest heaving, his face twisted in hatred, "Where's my dad? I need

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255