He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 1063

That subtle intake of breath instantly shattered the relaxed atmosphere in the car.

They had been on edge trying to escape, and Juno's playful banter had temporarily distracted them from the danger. In the rush, they had all unconsciously ignored their injuries.

Now that his nerves were finally settling, a bone-deep, throbbing pain radiated across Julian's back, forcing a gasp from his lips.

Scarlett’s heart tightened. She immediately leaned forward, carefully avoiding his back as she asked softly, "Does it hurt a lot? Is it from where you got hit with the steel pipes?"

Julian gave a slight nod. His face was a few shades paler than before, but he forced a steady tone. "I'm fine. It's just a flesh wound. Nothing serious."

Despite his words, the bruising on his back was extensive. He had taken several brutal blows while fighting off the attackers, grinding his teeth through the pain and refusing to show even a hint of vulnerability.

In the passenger seat, Juno instantly dropped her playful demeanor. Her grievances vanished, replaced by stark seriousness. She quietly glanced at Zachary's arm, where a deep purple bruise stood out against his skin, and a wave of heavy guilt washed over her.

The car pulled into the underground garage of Riverside Residence.

They got out and took the private elevator straight to the ground-floor living room of Julian's condo.

In truth, Zachary's prosthetic legs were screaming in agony. The high-intensity driving and hand-to-hand combat had pushed them far beyond their limits. However, in front of the others, he didn't show the slightest sign of distress. He sat rigidly on the sofa, forcing down the intense discomfort raging through his body.

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