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Chapter 236 What If They Want Your Life

Chapter 236 What If They Want Your Life

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Sloane looked at Boston; a flicker of complexity crossed her gaze. She was silent for a moment before speaking softly, “Boston, what happened with my mentor involves her privacy. It’s not something I can share.”

Boston’s expression darkened instantly, but he didn’t give up. Instead, he asked carefully, “Is she, is she still alive?”

His voice was barely audible, as if afraid to disturb something fragile. There was a nervous edge in his tone; his fingers curled unconsciously, eyes filled with hope and fear, like he was bracing for an answer he both longed for and dreaded.

Sloane hesitated, then slowly nodded. “She’s doing well.”

Boston’s body trembled. A wave of emotion swept over his face–shock and joy all at once. He opened his mouth, as if to say something, but in the end, he simply closed his eyes and murmured hoarsely, “Good, that’s good…”

Sloane pressed her lips together and said nothing. She wasn’t sure what kind of history Boston might’ve had with her mentor, but it was still a matter of personal privacy; she couldn’t say

more.

stay hidden from the world, she’d never explicitly forbidden Sloane

all.

“Sloane, if you ever need

gratefully. “Thank you,

off, his tone weary. “No need to thank me. It’s the

turned and walked out of the operating room. His retreating figure looked a little lonely. Sloane stared after

name,

Lucas woke up, Sloane

settled on Sloane’s face. She had her

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eyes lighting up with joy. “You’re awake!

a faint smile. His voice was soft and warm.

together. “You lost a lot of blood. You need to rest, seriously. No moving around for the next few days,