Chapter 190 - 180
The man, who had already hidden in the shadows, froze and slowly turned around. He watched as she got up unsteadily, only to fall again. Involuntarily, he took a step toward her, reaching out his hands as if to help.
However, when he reached the boundary where light met darkness, he hesitated and stopped.
A gust of cold wind blew past. Avery trembled and cried even harder. "Can someone help me? My head is so dizzy. Boohoo..."
The area had very few residents, and on this winter night, every home had its doors and windows tightly shut. No one could hear her cries for help.
The man gritted his teeth, pulled out a new mask, and put it on. He hurried over and crouched down to support her. "Where are you hurt? I’ll take you to the clinic right now."
But before he could say anything, Avery grabbed his arm. She looked up at him with a smile and said, "Hey, I caught you."
Surprise flickered in the man’s eyes, quickly followed by nervousness. He glanced left and right, as if contemplating a hasty escape once more.
Avery, sensing his uncertainty, called out, "If you dare to run, I’ll lie here all night! If anything happens to me, it’ll be your fault!"
A few minutes later, Avery and Brandon were seated on the couch in the old residence—one on the left and the other on the right. Avery poured a glass of water and placed it in front of Brandon. She asked, "Brandon, aren’t you in Aeloria? Why are you here?"