Chapter 1191

"Flora."

A soft knock on the door announced Connor's arrival. The Crimson crew quietly made their exit, leaving just the two of them alone.

Connor settled himself by the bed, gently pulling Flora into his embrace. "How's the injury? Nothing too serious, I hope?"

"It's not a big deal," Flora replied, wrapping her arms around Connor's waist. Her fingers brushed against the taut bandage on his abdomen. They were finally safe, but a weight still lingered in her chest. Her thoughts drifted to Jack. Their paths had been so different. He'd lied, using her parents to lure her here. Yet, in the end, he had sacrificed himself, protecting them, losing his life in the flames.

Sensing her somber mood, Connor seemed to know what was on her mind. He quietly fished out a candy from his pocket, unwrapped it, and offered it to Flora.

"Here, something sweet might help."

With the

"Okay."

lab, and Connor didn't argue. It

a coat over her shoulders and carried

fine, but inside, it was a mess

She might catch a cold!" Kruz called out, escorting a group of survivors, some

Flora, Kruz hurried over. His brother could

"Flora! You're a curse!"

because of her! "Who do you think you're talking to!" Adrian snapped, delivering a swift

Mark's voice was choked with rage, regret eating at him for not being

Never heard of

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