Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 2766

Manley burst out of Blue Oasis and continued to sprint toward the small park across the street. He ran with all his might, at top speed, ignoring the blaring car horns and the curses of the drivers he cut off. He crossed the road, entered the park, and frantically looked around.

Finally, on a bench under a magnolia tree, he saw Estelle.

She was wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans, curled up on the bench. Her black hair fell around her, partially covering a face that was flushed and feverish.

In the dim, yellow light of the park, surrounded by deep green foliage, her huddled form had lost its usual cool composure, replaced by a vulnerability that made one want to embrace her.

Manley was breathing hard, his heart pounding in his chest. He slowly approached her and knelt down, speaking with incredible care and gentleness.

“Estelle!”

Estelle looked up. Her normally clear, dark eyes were now dazed and moist. She looked at him with some surprise. “Manley?”

Manley nodded immediately, raising a hand to touch her face. “How are you feeling?”

Estelle instinctively flinched away, a hint of wariness in her eyes. The flush on her face was sharpened by a look of vigilance.

Manley’s tone grew even softer. “I know you’re in pain. I won’t hurt you. Come with me, let me help you.”

Estelle clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms. A sliver of clarity returned to her eyes as she said with difficulty, “You… stay away from me!”

“I promise I won’t hurt you. I’ll take you to a hospital, have a doctor counteract the drug in your system,” Manley said, his tone almost reverent. “Trust me, please?”

Estelle still shook her head. “No, my friend is coming soon. I’m not going anywhere.”

Manley was getting anxious. He stood up and reached for her hand. “Don’t wait for him. He’s the one who will hurt you, not me!”

The corners of Estelle’s eyes were crimson, giving her a dangerously alluring look. She tried to push Manley away, but her body was weak and limp. As she struggled, she tumbled off the bench.

“Estelle!” Manley cried, rushing to catch her.

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