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Chapter 6
she wasn’t even given basic antidotics |
In the end, a large patch of skin was taken from Jordan’s thigh, yet s
Her parents had specifically instructed the doctor. “Don’t give her any anti–inflammatory medications or painkillers. Let her learn her lesson”
Late that night, jordan lay curled up on the hospital bed, mold sweat soaking through her gown
Unable to sleep through the pain, she decided to walk around to listet herself. Through a paritally open door, she glimpsed the adjacent room where Maxwell was carefully helping Vanessa drink water while her mother peeled an apple. The three looked like a perfect, happy family
Than girl is so lucky,” whispered a passing nurse to her colleague. Just a minor burn, and her parents are so attentive, her fiance to considerate.“||
“I heard here burned her intentionally out of jealousyr the other replied.|||
My God, how could it be so cruel? ||
Jordan listened to their gossip and laughed silently.
the laughed so hard her body shook, tears streaming down her face.
How absurd it all was
she was the one with barns, she was the one whose flesh had been carved away, she was the one in unbearable pain.]
Yet somehow, everyone believed she was the villain.]
On the day of discharge, Jordan’s wound still throbbed with pain.
She quietly fol
followed behind, watching as her parents and Maxwell carefully sheltered Vanessa between them.
Then a soldier approached, handing Maxwell an Invitation. “Colonel Stone, the base is hosting a social mixer tonight, will you be attending?“]
Maxwell frowned, instinctively about to dedine. 1
military sodal before!“]
me with you!” Vanessa suddenly grabbed his sleeve, her eyes bright with excitement. “I’ve never been to a military
miled encouragingly, “Yes, Maxwell, Vanessa is at the age for marriage prospects. You should take her and help screen potential suitors.“]
Adam’s apple bobbed, his eyes flickering with complex emotions as he glanced at Vanessa before finally nodding “Alright
Essa immediately cheered then turned to grab Jordan’s hand “jordan should come too! You know me so well, you can help me decide.||
Jordan wanted to refuse, but her father had already snapped impatiently: “When you’re told to go, just go! Dout arguer
th conversation
The military social was held in the base’s grand hall, brighty lit and buzzing with
corner, watching Vanessa flutter like a butterfly through the crowd, while Maxwell shadowed her dosely, his expression darkening by the
Maa, may 1 have this dance?” A young officer extended his hand to Vanessa
“She donar like danting” Maxwell coldly interregded||
“Txcuse for, may I introduce myself?” Another well dressed official approached|
He too short for you. Maxwell dismissed Bundly)
the evening. Vanessa was surrounded by admirers, all effectively!
fectively Blocked by Maxwell’s various excuses ||
Vaisessa suddenly laughed, tilting
g her head to look at Maxwell Mas, you’re being so picky! How am I supposed to choose anyone?“||
She hated her eyelashes. “At this rate. I’ll have to marry you instead “||
Maxwell’s pupils contracted sharply, his lips parting slightly, though no words came out
Just then, a tall, broad shouldered officer approached. “Miss, are you single? Would I be suitable?“||
Maxwell abruptly pulled Vanessa behind him. “Tm sorry, she’s engaged. ||
The officer’s expression darkened. Ingred and sill coming to a mixer? Thars pretty shameless.“||
What did you say?” Maxwell’s voice rose sharply as he swing his fist.]]
CRACK!
The man staggered back, blood trickling from his lip. Chaos erupted is several people rushed to separate them, but Maxwell was like a man possessed throwing punch after punch.
Jordan sat in her comer, shocked by the scene
Maxwell had always been mid and controlled, maintaining his composare ever in battle. Yet now, just because someone called Vanessa “shameless,” he had completely lost control.
She suddenly found it darkly amusing
All these years of living side by side, and she had never realized how deeply he loved Vanessa!]
