Chapter 1302 The Lingering Echoes of Love’s Burden

George let out a sigh and reached out to pat his shoulder gently. "She's always been so resilient as she never once complained. You should check up on her."

Alex responded promptly and rushed back to the backyard. George stared at the peacefully sleeping child before him and sighed deeply. Memories of North's childhood flooded his mind—how he cradled the boy in his arms, nurturing North from his babbling days to becoming the renowned hacker, Wily Rabbit. He had poured his heart and soul into that endeavor.

However, now they were on the verge of leaving him.

George felt a sense of relief and contentment when he observed the tender care Alex bestowed upon Jewel. It was akin to the joy that a father experienced when giving his daughter away in marriage.

However, when he saw Eugene treating Olivia kindly, an overwhelming wave of jealousy engulfed George, leaving him sour and resentful.

Indeed, it was an entirely different kind of emotion.

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't bring himself to treat Eugene as how he treated Alex. He also knew he couldn't do anything but fulfill Eugene's wishes.

As Alex returned to the backyard, he found Olivia already tending to Jewel's wounds.

quietly on the bed, even as Olivia gently cleaned and disinfected her injuries with alcohol wipes.

as if

approached with measured steps to reach out and clasp Jewel's hand. His voice filled with tenderness. "Jewel, if it hurts, you can

as she managed to utter, "I'm

her words. How can she insist on being fine

against Jewel's hand. Regret and self-blame overwhelmed him, making it hard for him to catch his breath. "It's all my fault. I thought she was just an ordinary old lady. I shouldn't have saved her, let alone bring her to your

to find her voice. "It's not your fault.

you; none of us saw through her disguise. We wouldn't have recognized her if she walked past us even without her disguise as an old

That's why we couldn't find her no matter how hard we searched. Don't

she felt the warmth and dampness

Alex… crying? Anxiously, Jewel attempted to comfort him with her small and

Alex clung to her hand and apologized, "I'm sorry, it's my fault. You wouldn't have been hurt if it weren't for me, and I promised

trailed off as his voice was caught

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