Billionaire's Match

Chapter 738 The doctor explained that it was normal under the circumstances. Nick's body was still inflamed; his throat was congested, and after days without food, his energy and blood were severely depleted. He had almost no strength left. "My... companion..." Nick's lips quivered as if a thousand words were trapped in his throat. Ignoring the doctor's gentle admonitions, he forced himself to speak slowly toward Lucas. He remembered-the last person he had been with was Noah.

Noah had been injured too, and in the remnants of his consciousness, it was his voice encouraging him, urging him to keep going. Lucas froze, casting a glance at his assistant. When their team had rescued Nick, no one had mentioned there were others with him. The assistant looked innocent. Their mission had been simple: find Nick. Even if there had been others by his side, without explicit instructions, they wouldn't have been rescued. Moreover, Lucas had emphasized secrecy-bring back Nick, and only Nick. "I'm sorry. I didn't know there was another person with you.

He hadn't planned on rescuing anyone else. And given the circumstances, those who were with Nick might not even have been allies. Even if he personally went to save them, he would have only brought back Nick. Nick suddenly

Lucas demanded, alarm flashing in his eyes. The medical team immediately rushed to examine Nick. Previously, they had only noted severe external injuries and some brain contusions or damage, but nothing indicated such serious nerve trauma Tests now revealed partial loss of sensation in both his hands and

Lucas's expression darkened further. He turned to the doctors, voice sharp. "How is this possible? Isn't your team the best? Didn't you say he would be fine once he woke up?" "Were you previously injured?" one doctor asked cautiously in halting English. Nick nodded, veins standing out on his forehead as he gritted his teeth.