Chapter 19: Caught Redhanded
"Dr Maxmilion, I do not think that is needed." Nora stood without acting weak anymore as she felt the murderous intent coming form Alric.
In her past life, she had read about this man in newspapers a lot. And heard so much about him through those vain women. She did not know if she was prepared to deal with him. Not now, not ever.
"Boss here was only warning me against my family and I felt like I was burdening him. I did not want any of youtube to be in trouble. My uncle is a strong man. He will come for you if you try to protect me." she held his arm as if that was the last thread to a drowning person.
Her face was red with tears and worry. Max felt bad for him and sighed.
He glared at Alric for hurting such a sweet girl. Even when she was in so much pain, she was thinking about them.
"Nora, we do not need your protection. It is you who need our protection."He held her shoulders and forced her to look into his eyes, "your family may have powers. But we hold public opinion. I am sure your uncle would not disturb us in the meanwhile. So, you only need to worry about healing and getting healthy soon. Did you get it?" his voice was so soothing, so kind as she remembered him.
That time he used to visit her with his son sometimes. So that her daughter could play with him. Even at that time, he had been so kind to her. Before she knew, she was staring at him with longing. He was like a family to her, a family that did not remember her.
"Nora! No one will hurt you, you do not need to worry so much." he whispered again when he saw her painful eyes. He knew she was not suffering from physical pain. With some hesitation. He hugged her to make her feel better. But he had not expected that she would hold his shirt tightly and cry her heart out.
Her quivering back and muffled sobs made him feel helpless. How he wanted to teach them a lesson.