Chapter 2899

Max paused for a moment before hazarding a guess. "By that, you mean they might continue contacting Lawrence?"

"Even if they are not doing so, we must still keep an eye on Lawrence," Nicole said, though her attention was more focused on the Water Crest itself rather than Lawrence.

"Yes, I will." Max nodded in acknowledgment.

Time passed, and in a blink of an eye, dusk arrived. The good news of the day had finally arrived too: Charlie had finally regained his consciousness in the hospital.

Lulu proceeded to call Patricia, who rushed over and knelt before Charlie, her eyes wet with tears. "You shouldn't have saved me! What should I do if something happens to you?”

"Oh you silly girl," Charlie forced a smile, not regretting what he had done, for he was ready to give his life to ensure her safety.

"Erm, l-l'll go buy you guys dinner," Lulu informed and left the room in a hurry, as she could not stomach the awkwardness there.

Once outside, Lulu began to frown in confusion. She could not shake the thought that the both of them shared a rather unusual dynamic in their relationship. The two of them seemed visibly concerned about each other, yet there was nothing to indicate that they were in a romantic relationship of any sort. However, having the courage to sacrifice oneself for another person was not something any ordinary friend could do.

person?" Lulu muttered, thinking that Charlie

are you thinking about?" Nicole's voice blared out,

here?" she asked

here to pick you up," Nicole said,

the direction of Charlie's ward

Nicole said, following Lulu out to buy Charlie and

as he spotted the bandage Patricia had wrapped around her arm. "You're injured too.

up once you were awake," Patricia

sigh, Charlie said, "I don't need you

Patricia shook her head in refusal, feeling that her

"Okay. But you must return to

Patricia replied, brushing

a bid to ensure he had gotten his point across, he warned, "Well,

to have done so half-heartedly. And with Patricia remaining silent, Charlie knew what his gut feelings had told him was right:

worry about me. This is nothing," Charlie said, knowing he was going to get better in

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