Chapter 270

“I’ll be there with you to share your pain. I’m also learning how to indulge and shield you.”

Grace’s gentle and melodic voice echoed in Eder’s ears, a refrain in his mind. Her radiant smile was ever–present before his eyes. Her warmth enveloped his aching, shadowy heart, melting his icy

exterior.

A lump formed in his throat, and his right hand instinctively reached out, yearning to touch her soft face. However, he realized his hand, encased in a leather glove, had just caressed Ava.

Upon this realization, he subtly withdrew his hand, clenching it into a fist hidden on his thigh.

Nick was correct. When facing adversaries, Grace was like a blazing sun too scorching to touch without getting burnt. Yet, she was akin to a gentle kitten towards her loved ones and her beloved, making one fall hopelessly in love, impossible to relinquish. She was vibrant, radiant, and brimming with an indomitable spirit.

Eder had believed that he could control the virus within him, allowing him to accompany Grace on her journey for a long time. But now, the virus was spreading, turning those hopes into mere fantasies.

He was now but a shell, a dying man utterly undeserving of Grace. He was the one who was holding

her back.

“Eder?

His thoughts were disrupted by her soft call. Grace knelt before him, her hands resting on his legs ast she lifted her face to look at him, her voice imbued with tenderness.

“Were you injured on your border trip? I’m sorry for kicking you last night without knowing the circumstances. But you’re not alone now. You don’t have to endure the pain alone. I’ll be there with you to share

your pain. I’m also learning how to indulge and shield you. Isn’t that good?

expression reverted to its usual icy demeanor. “I’m not injured. If you don’t

with you. And what were you and Ava doing when I walked in? Why do

quite like her.” Before she finished speaking, Eder

did you say?” Grace was stunned, pulling her hands from his legs. She took a step back, her gaze

appears fragile, which could make her seem pitiful.

you saying you find me repulsive?” Grace retreated another few steps, her bright eyes slowly

ruthless. I spent a long time chasing after you hack then, but now I’m weary and want to

looked at his handsome face, her beautiful eyes narrowing

that I was never a good man. You can leave now

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words, an eerie quiet hung in the room like an unwelcome visitor, stretching out the

feet seemingly soldered to the floor, the silence amplified by the rhythmic tick–tock of

his icy eyes, devoid of any trace of longing or attachment, painted a perfect picture

unexpected sound was akin to a balloon popping in an echo chamber, its abruptness jarring against the otherwise heavy silence.

that instead of being angry, Grace was… laughing? Her sparkling eyes held not an ounce of

maintain his frosty demeanor, shooting her a sharp glare. “Is something

leaned down, and kissed his forehead unexpectedly. The vivid imprint of her lipstick stood starkly against his forehead.

her in anger. “Can’t you understand human language?”

though she had seen through his performance long ago. “You put

his hands clenched tightly on his thighs, a mocking tone in her voice. “When you act, you need to be thorough. Next

hiding it behind his back. His eyelashes fluttered nervously. Having his charade uncovered so directly was a blow to his pride!

his dark expression and feign

had to tear down his defenses layer by layer.

his skin.

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