Chapter 971

Noah’s voice dropped even lower, each word drawing him closer, his whole body leaning in. Before Charlotte could respond, he gently bit her lips.

At the same moment, a sharp groan echoed through the spacious master bedroom of the villa.

Ethan struggled in front of the full-length mirror, carefully changing the dressing on his waist and abdomen. The wounds weren’t deep, but the swelling was severe. Each dressing change required thorough cleaning, and the pain made him want to scream-or die.

‘Never again in this life will I ever want to see a knife!’ he thought, grimacing.

By the time the dressing was done, his face was as pale as paper, and sweat had soaked the hair at his temples. He couldn’t shower because of the wounds, so he reluctantly wiped himself down with a towel, enduring every uncomfortable second.

His phone rang. Ethan glanced at the caller ID and quickly answered.

you? I heard from Charlotte that she’s with Noah

you like family, huh? So quick to share the good news,” he said, chuckling softly, though the

tease him back. Her tone softened.

the wind, letting Noah and Charlotte be together. For him, that was

when he made a late- night trip to the hospital. Even if no one reported, Ethan’s actions-connecting Noah

cuts. More or fewer wounds don’t make

The scars along his abdomen and lower back were unsightly, he wondered if cosmetic treatment could reduce

you know her father was targeting her? That’s why you arrived on

phone. Her information showed Ethan had acted immediately to save Charlotte, though Charlotte had only said Noah rescued

so I waited for the

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