Oliver was about to say something, but Seth took a step forward and blocked him. He offered him a gentle smile but did not move away from the door.

“Mr. Jones…”

Oliver and his men did not know what to do.

Josiah and Fredric had been observing from the side. Then, they saw Oliver go away with his face filled with rage.

After they were confident that Oliver wouldn’t come back again, Josiah wanted to go out, but Fredric stopped him.

“Why did you stop me? I want to see Z!”

“Don’t go.” Fredric said sternly, “Z should be fine with Cordelia and that doctor watching over him.”

Seeing Josiah was still a little restless, Fredric patted his shoulder and chuckled. “If you really want to help Z, go and see what Oliver is up to again.”

Josiah thought for a moment and nodded. After that, they left the boxing arena in a hurry.

cracked his eyes open, the first thing he saw

filled with the stench

about

her voice filled with sobs. “You’re

not know for how long he had been unconscious,

he saw when he woke up

and caressed her like how he usually did in the past. She had a tiny face and looked even skinnier now. Her skin was pale, and her eyes were red

“Honey—”

promises?” Cordelia said, her tears streaming down

doesn’t matter if you lose or win. I just want you to be safe! Have you

Marcus chuckled.

reason he stood motionless in the ring and let

His voice was hoary. “After getting better, I’ll give you a pair of boxing gloves. I’ll stand

Cordelia glared

on his lips with a cotton swab, observed the drip carefully, peeled the apple into small pieces,

did not allow him to get down from the bed

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