Chapter 1217 As You Like

Alex took a deep breath and hesitated momentarily before mustering the courage to raise his hand and ring the doorbell.

The door opened quickly, and Jewel stood there, saying, "You're back—" As soon as she saw the bandage on his neck, the smile that had been on her face moments earlier instantly transformed into a panic. "What happened to your neck?"

However, he said nothing and simply pulled her into his arms. Seemingly, this was the only way for him to feel even a modicum of relief from the nagging anxiety in his chest.

In the meantime, she was bewildered by his sudden embrace and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Then, Alex took a deep breath and mumbled, "It's nothing. Just accidentally got cut by a knife. I nearly couldn't see you anymore."

He spoke casually, but Jewel didn't believe a word of it, and her face became tense, prompting her to inquire, "Did you get into a fight with someone?"

He sighed helplessly upon hearing this. "Yeah. Some punk was asking for trouble, so I had to use my fists. Don't worry, I'm fine."

any other

"No, there aren't."

did not believe him, so she squirmed out of his arms and conducted a thorough radar scan of his body. Her gaze was drawn to

we can't do that here. How about we get a room?" He purposefully made suggestive remarks, knowing she would surely

different today. Not only was she not shy, but she also looked directly into his eyes, her

so he surrendered and replied, "As

already guessed what it was, when she lifted his shirt and saw the large bandage on his waist, her heart instinctively tightened, and her eyes turned red instantly. Her voice

Jewel to sit on the couch, feeling helpless. "Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine. Look

for me here. I'll ask Olivia to take a look at you," she said

"No, it's not necessary. I just came back from the hospital. The doctor said it was nothing serious and I needed a few days to rest. It's

did the doctor say? Did he

nothing. The neck is merely scratched, and the wound is superficial. Otherwise, do you think I could have come back? They didn't even let

calmed down under the man's reassurance. "Anyway, Olivia should still take a look at

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