"Can I leave now?"

I looked between Ethan and Nox as I spoke.

They exchanged glances, both looking reluctant, but eventually nodded.

"Miss Cherry, your hand…" Ethan began, concern flickering in his voice.

"It’s fine."

Everyone else stared at me in shock. I raised my perfectly intact fist to show them, rolling my eyes at their overreactions. They all knew how strong I was, yet they still managed to act surprised every time.

"And Sir Ethan," I added, pointing directly at him, "get back in your room and rest. If you want to come with me to gather materials for the cure, you’d better recover quickly."

If Ethan didn’t improve soon, I’d have to bring Jose or Harrison instead.

"Cure materials? What’s that about?"

Ethan’s confusion was obvious; he hadn’t been informed yet. Turning to Nox, I said, "Mr. Ludfisher, please explain in my place. And if you start fighting again, I won’t let it slide."

Though Nox shrugged with an annoyed look, I ignored him. I had more pressing things to deal with. Wrapping things up quickly, I slipped away from the group to avoid the lingering tension.

Or rather, I fled.

My heart was racing too much to stay and keep looking at Ethan’s face.@@novelbin@@

This wasn’t the time to think about my feelings for Ethan.

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