Anderson couldn't help but furrow his brows and ask, "Are you heading to a hospital or what? Your wound needs to be tended to immediately."
"It may not be safe to go to a hospital. Let's just head back to my place for now," Jonell said as he gritted his teeth in agony.
Anderson took out a syringe from his bag.
Jonell watched him prepare the syringe, and he asked, "What is that?"
"This should help with your pain," Anderson replied as he lowered his gaze.
Jonell only remained quiet.
He could feel the area around his wound numbed shortly after the injection, and his intense pain subsided.
Jonell closed his eyes to rest after so much suffering.
Jamie had a medical team extract the bullet fragments from Jonell when they returned to his residence.
Meanwhile, Anderson, who was standing at the door, was eyeballing Jonell's bodyguards. It was as if he was looking for the next prey.
The bodyguards couldn't stand it any longer.
"Stop staring, or we'll gouge your eyes out!"
"What a weirdo... You look like you're still underaged."
"Look elsewhere if you're interested in men. There's nothing to see here!"
...
Jonell could hear people shouting and cursing from outside shortly after he was done with his surgery.
"What's wrong?" Jonell asked.
Jamie left the room and returned with Anderson shortly after.
Anderson was frustrated as blood dripped from his nose. There were also bruises on his face.
Jonell said with a smile, "Look at you. What did I tell you? Looking at people the way you did is rude and offensive."
Jonell looked somewhat pleased.
Anderson glared at him and replied, "Do you have nothing to say about what they did to me? I only took a few glances, that's all!"
"Find out who did that to him and have them apologize to Anderson, Jamie. Beat them up if they refuse." Jonell's smile disappeared after saying that.
Jonell frowned and continued just as Anderson was about to speak, "Remember, just an apology will do. Nothing more. Go find someone who shares your taste if you truly wish to be with men!"
Then, Jonell had Jamie escort him out after seeing his disappointed look.
Finally, he could have some respite.
On the other hand, Anderson roamed around Jonell's estate as he had nothing better to do.
The asymmetrical building was built with interlocking blocks. It also featured large windows and stone walls that complemented each other very well.
The courtyard was filled with lush greenery. The extensive branches spread throughout a large portion of the courtyard.
"Don't wander around as you like!"
Jamie's warning interrupted Anderson's thoughts.
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