Chapter 199 Stephanie’s Rebirth

hospital now!”

Jordan was still covering Milly’s eyes even though the commotion downstairs had subsided.

Jordan, is it over? You can let go now.”

No response.

Jordan?”

Jordan seemed to come back to his senses and said, “Okay.”

His hand slowly moved away.

The sudden brightness made Milly flinch, having just adjusted to the darkness. She blinked several times, trying to get used to the light, and gradually felt more comfortable.

Immediately after, everything went dark again!

Jordan pulled Milly into a tight embrace. His cold scent enveloped her. She could feel him trembling.

“Jordan, you…

“Milly, trust me. I will protect you, no matter what.”

Milly was confused.

Did he believe she was scared of Xavier? Because Xavier mentioned jail and she needed to pay the blood debt with her life?

She patted his back reassuringly and said, “It’s okay, Jordan. There are security cameras here. I’m not afraid.”

Milly wouldn’t gamble with her life.

She had already noticed the surveillance cameras, which was why she was so calm, knowing Stephanie wouldn’t succeed with her scheme.

Jordan’s voice was still hoarse as he answered, “Mmm, you’re brave and you’re not scared, but I am.”

He feared losing his sister again. Jordan feared seeing her lying cold and unresponsive; he feared her sudden disappearance; he feared so many things.

His genuine fear wasn’t lost on Milly

Jordan, are you okay?”

This was the first time she’d seen him like this, and it unnerved her.

Jordan buried his face deeply into Milly’s shoulder, the warmth he felt barely pulling him back to sanity. Stephanie’s near–lifeless state just moments ago had brought back haunting memories of seeing Milly in

the morgue.

This time, he was here, and he would protect Milly.

Chapter 199 The Crazy Jeffrey

The VIP hospital room was luxurious.

F

and continued to administer medication. The wound on her head throbbed with pain, and she could hear

What was going on?

she supposed to

distinctly remembered Jeffrey’s steel needle piercing her spine and the venomous concoction seeping into her spinal cord and spreading through her

did nothing to alleviate the agony.

tomment.

in both traditional and alternative medicine. The nation had even established a medical research institute for him, making

So.

could she possibly survive after falling into

drugs in his lab and tested them on her. All in an attempt to

Haha! How absurd!

of advanced medicine and science, someone still believed they could resurrect

dead!

woman, she knew

well–manicured fingers, free of the terrifying

Could it be…

thought flashed

Thud! Thud! The sound of footsteps coming from outside interrupted her reverie.

young nurse

awake! That’s wonderful! It means you’re out of danger. I’ll go get the doctor. Please

She turned to leave.

out and stopped

The

wrong?”

a lifeline. She asked,

“Huh?”

hit her head, but she hadn’t heard it was serious

threw a glass at the nurse when she hesitated to answer,

year

frightened and stepped back. However, the scalding water from the glass still spilled onto her leg, making

her scream and reminded herself that she needed this job. The woman in front of her

“Ms. Burnett, it’s 2023.

she heard this. Then she started

I’ve come back! I really came back!

laughter was manic. The needle on the back of her hand was dislodging, and blood was oozing from the puncture, but she seemed

and collapsed on the bed. She

She was too scared to stay in the hospital ward. The nurse quickly ran out

not left, but he

man reading

hair, chiselled features, a high nose, and thin but attractive lips. He exuded any of nobility, looking handsome even in a plain white doctor’s

engrossed in the medical report

air

deep breath and couldn’t help but ask, “Jeffrey, didn’t you say Stephanie

at the report again. His brow was furrowing, and his tone was cold

breath and

The Crazy

the third floor, leaving her lying in a pool of blood and barely clinging to life. This was all Milly’s doing! If I’d

fingers paused.

It’s her fault!” Xavier’s voice was icy as he continued, “You were too busy with work

sister is a stretch. She’s ruthless. Milly is always targeting Stephanie and stealing her things. This time, she even pushed Stephanie down the

our surname!”

usually indifferent. He listened to Xavier’s chatter. Although the majority of it was furious grumbling, he

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