SWNOVELS Chapter 1191
"Flora."
A soft knock on the door announced Connor's arrival. The Crimson crew quietly made their exit, leaving just the two of them alone.
Connor settled himself by the bed, gently pulling Flora into his embrace. "How's the injury? Nothing too serious, I hope?"
"It's not a big deal," Flora replied, wrapping her arms around Connor's waist. Her fingers brushed against the taut bandage on his abdomen. They were finally safe, but a weight still lingered in her chest. Her thoughts drifted to Jack. Their paths had been so different. He'd lied, using her parents to lure her here. Yet, in the end, he had sacrificed himself, protecting them, losing his life in the flames.
Sensing her somber mood, Connor seemed to know what was on her mind. He quietly fished out a candy from his pocket, unwrapped it, and offered it to Flora.
"Here, something sweet might help."
The tangy fruit candy hit her taste buds with a zing. With the candy tucked into her cheek, Flora mused, "Connor, let's check out the lab."
"Okay."
Though she should've been resting, Flora was determined to see the lab, and Connor didn't argue. It was time to have a look.
He draped a coat over her shoulders and carried her out.
From the outside, the lab seemed fine, but inside, it was a mess of destruction.
"Hey, bro! What are you doing bringing sis-in-law out here? She might catch a cold!" Kruz called out, escorting a group of survivors, some loyal to Eula, others to the young man.
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Seeing Connor and Flora, Kruz hurried over. His brother could handle it, but Flora was still recovering!
"Flora! You're a curse!"
A furious yell cut through the air. In the crowd, Mark was restrained, glaring fiercely at Flora. The young man's death was all because of her! "Who do you think you're talking to!" Adrian snapped, delivering a swift kick that sent Mark to his knees. But Mark's eyes remained locked on Flora.
"If it weren't for her, our young master wouldn't have died!" Mark's voice was choked with rage, regret eating at him for not being there for his master.
"What master? Never heard of him!"
Kruz scoffed, unfamiliar with the young man and unwilling to hear Flora insulted. "These guys have done enough evil. Adrian, don't hold back-just take him out!"
They'd lost their humanity; they didn't deserve mercy.
"Hold up." Flora's voice cut through the tension as she looked at Mark. "Get a hypnotist to wipe his memory and leave him in the countryside."
"What?" Kruz and Adrian were taken aback, puzzled by Flora's decision to spare Mark. But if she said it, they'd follow through.
"Show some gratitude to my sister for sparing you!" Adrian barked, kicking Mark again, though his defiance didn't waver. Flora dismissed him with a glance, turning to head into the lab with Connor.
Inside, Jules and the others were startled to see her. "Flora, what are you doing here? It's still dangerous, you should leave before there's another explosion!"