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Jim exerted more pressure to coax Maria into opening her mouth.

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Despite her resistance, water splashed everywhere as Maria reluctantly took a sip, then defiantly spat it in Jim’s face.

Before Jim could react, she sank her teeth into the hand gripping her chin.

“Ow!” Jim yelped in pain.

The nearby henchmen poised to intervene, but Jim signaled them to stand down with a glance.

Remaining composed. Jim handed the spilled water to the henchmen after freeing his hand.

With his hand released, he pinched Maria’s chin, prompting her to release his hand and averting further injury.

Surveying the bloodstained bite mark, Jim couldn’t help but find the situation somewhat ironic.

Back when he was kidnapped, she hurt him.

Even when the roles had switched, she was still the one who hurt hirn.

Muttering a curse under his breath, Jim directed his frustration at Maria. “You little lunatic, I should have removed your teeth first.”

If you don’t want this, fine.

He swiveled around and exited the.cell.

On his way back to his quarters, Jim unexpectedly encountered Melissa admiring the scenery in the corridor.

“Mr. Carter,” she greeted him.

Jim surreptitiously tucked his kerchief away and raised his glasses with his other hand. A polite smile curled his lips. “It’s late, Ms. Holmes. It’s surprising to see you still up and about.”

damp clothes and the state of his hand, Melissa inquired, “What happened to your hand? Are you hurt? And why are

“I’m unharmed, just spilled

brush off her concern, Melissa

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subject, gracefully excused himself, “I bid you goodnight, Ms. Holmes. I shall retire to my

Melissa reciprocated his farewell.

Jim added

returned from her wander,

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leisurely stroll,” Isabelle

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everything alright? I noticed what seemed

probed for

her, “He’s within his family’s domain.

paused before inquiring, “Isabelle, should we

teased back, “Curious,

Isabelle’s sharp wit, Melissa admitted, “You’ve got me.”

the morning.”

gratitude, Melissa burst out,

Jim found himself encircled by curious onlookers.

personal physician, not

Isabelle and Melissa lounged on the sofa, enjoying their tea.

the TV, Melissa’s gaze wandered, her cheeks intermittently tinged

realize you cared so deeply, sticking around to assist with my bandages.”

on

rose and offered, “Need a

here suffices, Ms. Holmes. Please, stay put,” He remained cautious of her

responded, a touch disheartened,

mind sharing your experiences with Mr. Harris? Is he more open in your

reserved and challenging to

she wondered how they maintained such