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Chapter 1265:

Adalina’s eyes fluttered open. The man stood with his back to the neon lights, tall and imposing. He was quickly surrounded by the punks. Muffled sounds of a fight filtered through Adalina’s haze, and she vaguely saw people crashing to the ground…

Time lost all meaning as Adalina lay there until gentle hands lifted her from the chilly ground. The man carried her in his warm arms, the faint scent of tobacco surprisingly comforting to her.

In the hospital.

Two hours later, Adalina’s eyes sprang open, and she jolted upright. “Milford!”

“What are you talking about?” Ryann swiftly stood up and approached her, offering a glass of warm water. “How many times have I told you not to go to places like that…”

Before Adalina could respond, Aaron rose from the sofa, his eyes filled with remorse. “Mrs. Vance, I’m deeply sorry. I took her to that place. It’s my birthday today, and I—”

The two of you are still in college. Why did

intervened, his voice soothing. “Mr. Clarkson, please don’t be angry. Nothing happened to Adalina. Aaron’s timely intervention saved her. We

swept across the chaotic room, her brow furrowing. She shifted her attention to Ryann

before replying, “Yes,

of disappointment washed over her. That familiar feeling… She had thought it was

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now.” Just as Harlan was about to beat Aaron, Ryann

about this,” Harlan said. “Aaron’s lack of discipline is my fault. I spoiled him, and he grew up without a mother’s guidance. Saving Adalina doesn’t excuse his actions. I’ll

you’re being too harsh

like that aren’t suitable for them. They should

Harlan and Aaron out, leaving Ryann to continue

disappear into the night. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a figure lingering nearby, his expression darkening as he approached. “Why

the evidence of the recent scuffle: a swollen bruise on