Chapter 1311:

A second passed, and then another…

“Ow!” Elissa yelped, unable to stifle the cry.

The pain was searing, as though her skin were being pricked by a thousand tiny needles.

Instinctively, Elissa jerked her leg back, but Ernest’s steady hand held it in place.

“Hold still!” he chided, his brow knitting in disapproval. “Didn’t I warn you to brace yourself?”

Elissa was dumbfounded.

He had warned her, true, but how could she steel herself against such agony?

“I understand,” Elissa muttered, chastened. Clenching her teeth, she fought back tears, her eyes glistening with unshed emotion.

twinge of guilt flickering across his face

stings at first, but it works wonders. Just hold

nodded, her lips tightly

more ointment, and wrapped her ankle in a

work, ensuring the swollen area was fully covered and


Elissa said softly, easing her leg away

despite its initial

coolness spread, easing the ache in her ankle until

a small bag, and handed it to Elissa. “Keep this. The instructions

“Thank you.” Refusing felt churlish, especially since

phone. “How much is the ointment? I’ll send you

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Ernest replied, a flicker of surprise crossing his face before he

resolute. “I can’t let

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