Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 431 An Intruder

She felt utterly exhausted, devoid of any energy.

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George helped by stooping down, moving nearer to her, and using a hand to shut her unfastened clothes over her chest.

Summoning a surge of energy she hadn’t recognised she possessed, she grasped his torso and whispered gently, “Storm Shadow… it hurts… embrace me…

”

Beside her, George lay quietly, pausing briefly before softly replying, “Certainly.”

In the dimly lit room, he affectionately enveloped her, unable to decipher the emotion in her gaze. As she murmured, “Storm Shadow …”

George comforted her, saying, “I’m by your side.”

Encountering her vulnerable condition for the initial instance, George, accustomed to her resolute demeanour, experienced a sensation of discomfort and apprehension.

Yet, she bore numerous injuries, preventing him from embracing her closely.

Comprehending that an incident had transpired in the desert, likely involving the person known as Storm Shadow, he realised the gravity of the situation.

He understood that this assassin known as Storm Shadow occupied a special position in her affections, separate from her sentiments toward Yves and Jim.

He conjectured that if Storm Shadow remained alive, he would have no opportunity.

Unintentionally, Isabelle begged, “Stay with me…”

Gently, he vowed, “I’ll stay.”

With his words comforting her, she slowly eased into his embrace.

fingers faintly clutching his attire, uncertain if she had slipped back

of minutes

voice broke through his embrace, gentle yet distinct, “George

press a tender kiss to

“It’s me.”

met, and he said, “Rest for now. I’ll stay right

him, “We mustn’t stay long. Dark Shadow possesses remarkable tracking abilities, and their members might

her warning, she slipped back into a profound sleep, her hold on his clothi easing.

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proceeded to fasten her clothes

footsteps from outside to resonate clearly

checked on Isabelle regularly, using a cotton swab to moisten her lips and mouth, remaining steadfastly by her side.

some results, slightly lowering her fever, but it surged again late into the

high fever. Any inflammation could pose a serious

the urgency, George arranged for new clothing and a car from the hotel staff. After dressing Isabelle

in a hospital

was on the brink of exhaustion, yet he couldn’t allow himself

stayed vigilant, anxious they might bring weapons

they passed the night without incident.

continued to battle a fever, though its intensity had waned from the previous night, keeping her in

an unconscious state.

had initially intended to depart later in the evening. However, his plans were abruptly altered when

left

check on her,

trace.

a different hotel, strategising to leave unnoticed under the cover

serious injuries. So, George had to constantly move and switch hiding spots to escape from

whom he had previously encountered in Alcott, could result in a deadly

with Isabelle