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.

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

moment that Neera realized there was another person standing beside her bed.

with disbelief, even forgetting her embarrassment. “Why are you

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

words trailed off before he finished, as he couldn’t bring

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

dangerous for you here. You should leave as soon as possible. It’s best not

a moment, his half-lowered

as you think. Don’t worry. Besides, I didn’t come here alone. I came

Neera was taken aback. “From the Medicina family? So… Mr. Medicina is also here?”

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back to prepare medicine for you. After I

surprised to learn that even Caleb had arrived. She shifted her gaze, curiously looking at

on the Gordon family has already spread throughout Phison. Caleb came to see you after hearing about it. You’ve been poisoned with a frost poison, causing a persistent high fever. He’s the one who prepared the medicine

moment to digest it, she

soaking in icy water for too long. It’s not an incurable disease, so don’t worry.”

Jean nodded. “Mmm-hmm.”

doctor walked in, closely followed

She rushed over excitedly, grabbing Neera’s hand. Tears fell once again, as she simply couldn’t hold herself back from

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