Chapter 247

Henrik didn’t wake up until noon the next day. Flora had been by his bedside since yesterday, and when she savi him awake, she practically jumped with joy.

“Henrik! You’re finally awake!” she exclaimed.

Henrik’s head still throbbed a bit as he turned stiffly to see Flora’s red, tear–stained eyes, and his heart melted.

“Flora…” he murmured.

Connor poured a glass of warm water, helped Henrik take a sip, and thoughtfully adjusted the bed to a more comfortable angle. “How long have I been out?” Henrik asked, his whole body aching, each word a strain.

“Almost a day and a night,” Connor replied.

fighting off the pain, raised his hand to ruffle Flora’s slightly messy hair. “Look

a bit sadly. “You just never miss a chance to tease me! You must be starving

oatmeal will do,” Henrik said with a gentle smile, his eyes

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collective sigh of relief. Soon, the whole crew came to see him: Crimson, Ray, Jules, and even Raul, who was wrapped

Flora. “Flora, don’t worry. Your brother is

you,” Flora said, feeling a huge weight lift

you thanking me for? We’re practically

Crimson had given her and handed it to Jules. “Twenty–six million dollars, this should

you.”

face breaking into a broad smile. “You and I are like family, so I won’t even

very close with Jules. He suddenly recalled the time Aisha needed brain surgery. Initially, Jules had been unwilling to perform the operation, but then agreed out of the blue. Ray had thought it was because of Connor, but

the girl everyone thought was incapable had turned out

tears in his eyes, patted Henrik’s shoulder.

son could handle anything.

and I might just have to go back under,” Henrik joked, rubbing his slightly sore

midst of their happy moment, a commotion erupted outside.

in! Let us in!” voices demanded.

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