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Chapter 909 Heading Off Separately
Thus, no matter what happened, Matthew would've done his best to protect Eleanor.
So… who was the injured one taken away on a helicopter?
Veronica's chest constricted as her eyes flew over to the direction where she'd seen the helicopter. She
was terror-stricken.
It was most likely Eleanor who got injured and needed the helicopter. Matthew is definitely on the same
team as Eleanor. He wouldn't stand idly by and watch her get hurt without helping, but since the
helicopter came over, it means that her life is in danger. In that case, Matthew…
Veronica stumbled and nearly fell. At the same time, she detected unusual movement behind her.
She whipped around and pressed the dagger in her hand against the person's neck. "Don't—Xavier?"
Veronica was about to order the person not to move when she realized it was Xavier.
"Something's on your mind."
Xavier was grim-faced as he surveyed her with a complicated look in his eyes. "Do you not trust me?"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe knew Veronica had been lying when she said she had a stomach ache, so he followed her.
Then, he found her frozen in the same spot for quite some time as if she were a statue.
After that, she stumbled and nearly fell, which made him concerned.
"You can go back now."
Veronica put the dagger back into its sheath. "If I'm right, the helicopter earlier has taken Eleanor and
Matthew away. Eleanor has known about Matthew's identity all along, and she likes him a lot," she
openly stated.
Xavier's brows furrowed as his eyes flickered in thought. "Eleanor likes him?"
"Yeah, she does."
Veronica took a deep breath before sighing. "One of them has to be critically wounded, or maybe even
both. You're not the only one who doesn't have to continue. I need to turn back as well."
The four-day journey into the mountain was cut short after only just one day.
Everything was happening faster than Veronica expected.
Xavier scratched his head in frustration.
Initially, he'd wanted to strike once he ran into Matthew here, but fate didn't open that door for him!
"I'm leaving. You should find Antheena and take her back."
Veronica walked off right away.
Xavier hesitated as he watched her trekking back in the direction where they'd come from.
Antheena had followed them into the mountain, and if he didn't find her and protect her, she could very
well be in danger, too.
During his darkest days, it was Antheena's arrival that brought light into his world. His conscience
wouldn't allow him to leave her in the mountain without any regard for her safety.
"Take care, Roni!"
After weighing the options, Xavier decided to look for Antheena.
Veronica quite liked hearing him use the nickname Roni with her, just like the way he used to.
She stopped and turned around to flash him a smile. "I hope the two of you will return safely as well."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTheir gazes met. They were standing several yards apart.
One had a smile that took a lot of effort to maintain, while the other's brows were tightly knitted. Both
had their fair share of concern.
A gentle breeze made Veronica's hair rustle against her forehead. The motion only served to draw
attention to her snowy white skin and bold, elegant features. It was hard for people to tear their eyes
away from her.
Xavier felt his heartstrings being tugged. An intense feeling of affection rose in his chest, but it only
served to make his struggle even harder.
"Make sure you stay safe."
After hesitating a little while longer, he turned around and walked away first.
The two strode off in different directions, and both disappeared into different parts of the forest.
Meanwhile, Liam kept gabbling away about his experience with fishing and the different methods there
were.
At length, he realized that he wasn't getting a response.
"I'm talking to you, Nelson. Why aren't you…"
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