NovelBarRena regarded him calmly.
She made no effort to sugarcoat her response. In a gentle tone, she declined, “Mr. Coleman, take care.”
Lyndon’s face grew even paler.
He forced a bitter smile and extracted a beautiful toy from his embrace, It was a glazed glass toy he had purchased, intended as a gift for Alexis. However, his trembling fingers caused it to slip from his grasp and shatter upon the floor.
The sharp fragments lacerated Alexis’ delicate calves.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDark red blood began to ooze out slowly.
Waylen swiftly scooped up Alexis, using a tissue to apply pressure to her leg. He then whispered to Rena, “There’s a hemostatic agent in her schoolbag.”
Rena promptly retrieved one and handed it to Alexis to consume.
Blood continued to seep from Alexis’ leg. Overwhelmed by the sight of blood, she buried her head in Waylen’s arms, moaning in agony…
Waylen comforted Alexis in a soft, soothing voice.
Meanwhile, Waylen’s patience with Lyndon was beginning to wear thin.
Lyndon appeared visibly stunned.
He hadn’t anticipated such a turn of events. His sole intention was to present Alexis with the toy.
Korbyn’s heart ached, but he tried to said calmly, “You were unaware of her condition, so I don’t hold it against you.
Lyndon… Just leave. Do not disturb Rena any further. She has endured a great deal. Allow her to lead a peaceful life from now on.”
Lyndon departed in a dazed state.
As they reached the doorway, Ann couldn’t help but voice her discontent, saying, “It’s just a minor cut. I can’t believe they’re making such a fuss about it. Waylen’s eyes are filled with anger.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDahlia also voiced her concern, saying, “That child is exceedingly fragile.”
Lyndon maintained his silence.
Within the confines of the Fowler residence’s hall.
As soon as the Colemans departed, Korbyn cradled Alexis in his arms. He kissed her gently and expressed his remorse, asking, “Does it still hurt?”
“It hurts,” Alexis said with a grimace. “Grandpa, blow on my boo-boo.”
Korbyn clasped Alexis’ leg and blew softly on the wound.
Alexis’ spirits were finally lifted.
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