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.

touched her wound while moving her fingers that she couldn’t help but hiss in pain. Hearing her soft cry, he forced himself to calm down.

realized there was another person standing

eyes 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. I’m glad you’re awake. Otherwise, I

trailed off before he finished, as he couldn’t bring himself to finish his sentence.

however, was too preoccupied to care about these things. She paused for a moment, then started to

Guild on your own? The guild will surely try to kill you if they see you! It’s very dangerous for you here. You should leave as soon as possible. It’s best not to linger. Otherwise, if the people from the guild find out, they will definitely try to harm

for a moment, his

voice, “It’s not as serious as you think. Don’t worry. Besides,

“From the Medicina family? So… Mr. Medicina is also

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nodded. “Yes, Caleb came to see you before going back to prepare medicine for you. After I heard about it, I went to see him and came here with

even Caleb had arrived. She shifted her gaze,

expression. “Mmm-hmm, news of your injury and the attack on the Gordon family has already spread throughout Phison. Caleb came to see you after

a moment to

poison… The condition is likely caused by me soaking in icy water for too long. It’s not an incurable

Jean nodded. “Mmm-hmm.”

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

grabbing Neera’s hand. Tears fell

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