Chapter 824

Zachary didn't dare to imagine what would happen if he had failed to block the kick earlier. He would've definitely broken a few ribs if the kick had fully landed on him.

He slipped into the washroom and lifted his shirt while breathing heavily. He was shocked when he saw the red patch in the mirror.

It wasn't Zachary's first time getting beaten up. He often encountered troublemakers whenever he was with Ashton, and he was always the one protecting Ashton. He used to get beaten up, but never this badly.

He touched the injury area and found things stranger the more he thought about it. He suspected something was off with Petros and Eirene.

Ashton happened to video call him just then. Zachary accepted the call, his face pale as he looked at Ashton.

The sky behind Ashton was still dark on the other side. He was currently sitting in the yard, showing Zachary the barbecue he had prepared.

"What's wrong?" he asked. He was keen enough to notice something was wrong with Zachary.

"A pair of siblings transferred to the university today... They're rather strange." Zachary quickly let go of his shirt and supported himself to sit on the toilet. He had to catch his breath.

asking you what's wrong," Ashton said with a frown, not at all

I still feel as if I almost broke my ribs." Zachary couldn't understand just what made them so strong in the first place. "Lift your shirt up and let me have a look," Ashton said, his tone

no need for that." Zachary quickly shook his

me repeat myself," Ashton

and lift his shirt for

his ribs was noticeably red and

silent on the other end of the line. "Get yourself a cab to the hospital

don't think that's necessary? It doesn't seem like a big deal," Zachary said, wincing as

Ashton said before

his head, wondering why Ashton was mad when

Ashton's advice and get himself checked at the hospital. He almost ran straight

tight knot in his stomach and instinctively glanced at Petros' wrist. Zachary had seen for himself how Xan

away, wanting to avoid Petros and leave the washroom. However, Petros extended his arms and blocked Zachary's way with

wouldn't be his fault if something

you want?" Zachary frowned, looking at Petros

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