Chapter 254 Guarding Her All Night

August frowned, gave the girl a cold look, and stood up. Following a glance at Joshua, he said grimly, "You guys have fun. I gotta go." He then strode out of the box. Burton hurriedly followed him out. His harsh words saddened the girl.

The rims of her eyes went red, and she looked at Joshua pitifully.

"Sir, it was not my intention."

"It's not your fault," Joshua smiled indifferently. He had predicted this. In fact, he hadn't been expecting August to accept any woman here. This was just a test to see what August really cared about. His friend should have figured it out by now.

August went into the elevator in big strides. His face couldn't be sullener. Since that woman sat down beside him, his disgust had been on the rise. The smell of her perfume was just disturbing. As far as he could remember, Lucia rarely wore perfume. There was no such pungent smell but a faint aroma of milk.

His brows suddenly furrowed, and his lips were pursed into a thin line. Why did he think of Lucia? Why did he subconsciously compare that woman with her? Why? Was he enamored as Joshua said? His mood hit the bottom. That idea lingered in his mind. Till he got in the car, he still hadn't gotten a clue.

the engine and asked, "Mr. Adams,

"Yeah."

more agitated. Did that woman put him under a spell? Irritated, he

the apartment. August knocked on the door. His irritation still hadn't subsided. He knocked for a while, but no one came to open the door. Now his anger was burning stronger. Lucia wasn't at home? Where did she go? Was she with Paul? Annoyed, he rang the doorbell, still, there was no response. He fished out his wallet and fumbled for the key. As the landlord, he had a spare key. The house agent gave Lucia two, and he kept one,

and found it strange to see the handbag and keys on the hallway cabinet. It looked like

the bedside lamp was on.

went over and found Lucia under the blanket. Her forehead was covered with gauze. Like a

something. Lucia's state didn't feel right. Even though she was asleep, she should have been able

serious. Lucia was burning. Losing no time, he went out, looked around the living room, and found a medical kit. He took out the thermometer, hurried back

went to pour a glass of water. He came

the edge of the bed, slowly helped her up, let her lean against his chest, and fed her two tablets. Not relieved, he drenched the towel in cold water and tried to bring her body temperature down. Half an hour passed. He took her temperature again, and it dropped. Standing at the bed, he looked at the quietly sleeping woman when what Paul had said at

her from getting hurt. Compared with your

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