Chapter 97

1 didn’t want to think about it either

Even tragments of those memories flashing through my mind hurt so much. I couldn’t even imagine

Iyanked my hand free from Jonathan’s grip. “Let gal”

At first, he didn’t want to let go.

But I was willing to fall just to break free, and only then did Jonathan loosen his hold a little.

Istagcerdas

what a nightmare it would be if I regained all my memories.

lastep, barely steadying myself, when Frederick immediately grabbed my arm. “Be careful”

At the same time, Jonathan grabbed my other hand.

As their gazes met, the air grew sharp and heavy, the tension crackling between them.–

Thad no strength left. Otherwise, I’d have scolded both of them out of frustration, especially Jonathan.

After a while, my knees started to weaken. Frederick loosened his grip slightly,andJonathan took the chance to sweep me up into his arms, holding me horizontally.

He glanced back at Frederick, and just as I thought their tight wasn’t over, I heard his low voice break the silence.

“You saved her twice.” Jonathan’s voice was icy. “I owe you one,”

Frederick’s gaze flickered to my Lace. “You don’t need to repay that favor. If anyone owes anyone, it’s elise who owes me

Jonathan frowned, and the tensionhungheavyagain.

1 lay on the hospital bed, enduring the occasional sharp pain.

Not long after, Jim came into examine me.

Jonathan sat by my bedside, and Frederick and Gabrielle followedinside.

Jonathan glanced at them briefly but said nothing

Back in theday, he probably would’ve kicked them out already.

“Whatexactly is wrong with he?” jonathan’s voice carried a sharp urgency,

cy, his eyesasdark and brooding as ever..

Jim Bowned. “I toldyoubefore, but you didn’t take it seriously, Now you’re finally adding me?–

Jonathan’s gaze immediately darluned, but Jim showed no fear. Instead, be let out a cold snart.

“Didn’t I tell you that Alicia has me looking after her? I told you to check on Elise instead. So, what did you do?”

He sounded like he was grilling Jonathan in front of everyone.

My lashes fluttered lightly as I listened to them. It felt Iwasthe one pitifully left out.

Jonathan would rather story by Alicia’sside, who was fine, than come see me even one

That said, more about how hatle I mattered to him.

Thad thought I’d end up being the jokeagainhe before. But unexpectedly, Jonathan suddenly spake up, “I didn’t knowshe’dget hurt.”

Then he lifted his hand and gently tucked the stray hair behind myear. The gesture was so soft it almost didn’t t him, and his voice carried an almost

perceptible bendemess

“I had known she was hun, I wouldn’t have left her side for a moment.

I wasn’t sure who that was meant for. Linstinctively tuned to the door where Frederick stood, and saw Jonathan’s clenched list.

Trouldn’t help but sneer inwardly.

As expected,menwere all the sameattheir coor.

Even if he didn’t care about me or love me, his possessiveness flared upthemoment a threat appeared.

Did he really careaboutme?1 didn’t think

It was just that Fredenck’s presence had made him feel threatened.

1 closed my eyes, just about to tell them to leave, when that stabbing pain hit the again without waming.