Before the men aside could react despite the shock, Darnell had stridden downstairs and knelt in, frowning with one leg. "Where did you hurt?"

Elaine averted her head in silence and aggrieved tears.

Not only were the bruises on her arms and face, but her trousers were torn out.

Seeing these, Darnell hugged her upstairs and asked, "Call Archer here."

Elaine was resistant. "No! Call my dad to pick me up. I don't want to stay here."

Ignoring her, Darnell said in a low voice. "You will never be back in Riverside City when he finds that you have returned secretly from Switzerland."

Elaine was indeed fear of it.

She'd known that he wouldn't pamper her anymore since he asked her firmly to study abroad regardless of her will.

Besides, she returned in such a shameful way.

He could give up on her.

After Darnell brought her back to the room and put her on the sofa, he turned to find the disinfectant.

Ariel leaned on the wall, watching and pondering.

Feeling it, Elaine levelled up her eyes to meet hers.

Ariel showed a smile.

"Don't misunderstand. He is my uncle." Elaine sniveled and explained.

She had tried her best to maintain their relationship and regain her dignity.

Ariel didn't expect her words but raised her eyebrows. "I know you, Elaine."

Darnell knelt again in front of Elaine.

The latter pick the instruments from him. "I can do it on my own. Thanks."

She accented the last word as if to remind herself and draw boundaries with him.

me." He sounded

august that he

gonna go. See

raise his head. "Ask Slade to

that he was

"Okay"

the man disinfecting her wound and whispered, "Are

saying unsparingly, "Elaine, worry about

Elaine lowered her head.

long afterwards, Archer

looking at Elaine on the sofa. "What's going on?

or

"I don't..."

met Darnell's eyes,

gave her a careful examination and inquired about her condition. "Nothing big. Except for the bruises on her face and hands, only her ankle is twisted. Recuperate for a few days,

Darnell nodded.

curiously, "How did you come

suddenly stared at

"Yes?"

going

sleeve. "Can I stay with you for a few days? I'll go back to

broke loose from her hand. "Just stay here.

girlfriend. It's not proper for me

"When

Darnell looked emotionless.

he turned

said to Elaine, "I can't turn a blind eye since you bring it up, but I plan to date. Besides, my room

left

Elaine had no idea.

...

on the balcony not far away, smoking.

"Ariel."

"Why?"

too much but looked

okay to let her misunderstand, or it

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