Her abdominal muscles tightened as she supported the

n, she moved. She gently placed her hands on his shoulders and shifted

ms ached deeply from the sustained, inte

apped the plastic cap back onto the unused syringe. He place

ne. It was replaced by a newfound, profound respect.

ice was thick with emotion. He used the title

ts. She kept her voice to a low whisper. "Wh

sleeping Julian. He was bound by years of stri

survive in this house, and if I am going to help him, I

for her to step away from the wheelchair. They move

r, Jennings revealed the trag

loor. "Master Julian was in a catastrophic car crash. It

hitched. She l

continued, his voice cracking. "But a second heavy truck rammed them. Hi

cold chill run

ustained severe spinal injuries. It led to his c

the cold, cruel, untouchable CEO crumbled instantly

ered by extreme stress, sudden movements, or any feeling of losing control. He refu

aporated. A heavy, suffocating wave

ve armor. It was a brutal way to keep everyone a

ing tonight, Madam?" Jennings asked

s lap. She noticed the dried, dark blood under his

will stay here. In case he

efully. "I will help

pping his arms under Julian's shoulders. Serena guided his legs. They careful

n's chest. He bowed deeply to Serena, then quiet

e in the dim room wi

om. She opened the pristine mirrored medic

ith warm water from the sink. She grabbed

back into the bedroom, preparing