At first glance, Matthew saw a pair of blue eyes.
The eyes were as blue as the ocean.
"Thank God, you are finally awake," said the girl with the gorgeous eyes as she smiled.
She was just as beautiful as her eyes.
Matthew's lips trembled as he said, "You saved my life."
His mouth felt dry and he was thirsty, every word that came out of his mouth was exhaustive.
The girl said, "I found you lying on the grass and was covered in blood. I thought I won't be able to save you. Thank God that you've finally woken up."
She felt relieved that Matthew had finally regained his consciousness.
"Can I have some water?" asked Matthew.
"Of course," said the girl as she brought over a glass of warm water.
Matthew wanted to sit up, but couldn't. He realized that he couldn't feel any sensation in his lower body.
The girl saw what Matthew was trying to do and hurriedly said, "Don't get up. You are still in recovery. You must rest."
She handed over a straw to Matthew. "Here, have a sip of water with this."
Since Matthew was unable to get up, he had no choice but to drink with a straw.
He gulped down the glass of warm water in just a few seconds.
"Are you feeling better now?" The girl asked Matthew.
"I'm feeling better. Thank you for saving my life."
"You are welcome. My name is Saoirse. What's yours?"
"William." He used this name in this country.
"William." Saoirse lips curved into a smile. "What a beautiful name."
Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.
Saoirse suddenly looked distressed.
She told William to hush and said, "Don't make a sound. I'll be right back."
Saoirse walked over to the door, opened it and closed it right behind her.
"Liselle?" Saoirse felt relieved when she saw the person who was standing right in front of her.
Liselle said worriedly, "Has the gentleman woken up?"
Saoirse nodded. "Yes. Thank God he's finally awake."
Liselle was glad. "Saoirse, you have to send him away as soon as possible."
"Liselle, he has just woken up and has not fully recovered. We can't just send him away, it'll endanger his life!"
"But Saoirse, we must send him away!" Liselle said anxiously.
"Listen." Saoirse stared into Liselle's eyes. "He'll be dead if we send him away."
"But the master might find out that a man is hiding here!"
Saoirse eyes were filled with worry for a moment and said, "It doesn't matter if he finds out. I will never send him away."
Liselle felt so anxious that she stomped on her feet. "If that man were to find out, not only will you suffer the consequences, he might have to be killed too. Have you forgotten the rules of our family?"
Saoirse was shocked.
"Saoirse, you've already saved his life. Let him go. It's for the best choice for both of you."
Saoirse glanced at William.
That man was still lying on the bed. He didn't even have the energy to get up.
Saoirse gritted her teeth. "I remember the family's rules, there is another way to solve this other than letting him die."
Liselle looked at Saoirse incredulously. "Saoirse, are you out of your mind? Are you intending on marrying him?"
"I will if there is no other way."
"Saoirse, you barely know the guy. You don't even know his background. He might be a terrorist, a civilian, or maybe just a beggar living on the street. Do you still want to marry him?" Liselle felt anxious and raised her voice.
Saoirse hurriedly covered Liselle's mouth. "Keep your voice down."
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