Chapter 1454

The scene pierced through Avery’s heart.

He closed his eyes briefly as he turned aside, choosing not to witness their affection.

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Neera didn’t notice his presence. Looking at Jean, she suddenly burst into tears, then laughed before crying again. Her alternating between laughter and tears was heart-wrenchingly poignant.

“They all said you wouldn’t return and Bartitsu Guild was sending someone to eliminate you. They said I would never see you again. My heart was about to break. I was so scared, scared that something would really happen to you. The mere thought of that possibility… brought me to the verge of collapse. But thank goodness… thank goodness you came back alive. Thank goodness you’re okay…”

Slightly choked up, she spoke intermittently in a hoarse voice.

Upon hearing her speak, Jean felt as if every fiber in his body was in pain.

He never would have guessed that the first thing Neera would say upon waking up was that.

He never imagined that her concern for his safety far exceeded her own survival.

Neera, why are you such a fool.

His heart ached beyond words. Again and again, he tenderly kissed her, soothing her emotions as well as his own.

while moving her fingers that she couldn’t help but hiss in pain. Hearing her soft cry, he forced himself to calm down. Standing back up, he told her not to move around and pressed the nurse

was only at that moment that Neera realized there was

were filled with disbelief, even forgetting her embarrassment. “Why are you here? Is

call his name, Avery finally turned to look at her, shaking his head. “No, this is Bartitsu Guild. I heard you were injured, so I came to see you.

he finished, as he couldn’t bring himself

She paused for a moment, then

to kill you if they see you! It’s very dangerous for you here. You should leave as soon as

his half-lowered eyelashes trembling imperceptibly.

her with a gentle voice, “It’s not as serious as you think. Don’t worry. Besides, I didn’t come here alone.

the Medicina family? So… Mr. Medicina is also here?”

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for you. After I heard about it, I went to see him and

Caleb had arrived. She

Gordon family has already spread throughout Phison. Caleb came to see you after hearing about it. You’ve been poisoned with a frost

taking a moment to digest

soaking in icy water for

Jean nodded. “Mmm-hmm.”

talking, the nurse and doctor walked in, closely followed by

awake, Adriana was overjoyed. She rushed over excitedly, grabbing Neera’s hand. Tears fell

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