Chapter 702

Gideon's comforting gaze offered Hazel some solace as she reluctantly rose to her feet, her fingers still tainted with blood.

Gideon fetched a tissue and gently wiped away the blood, then took a cotton swab dipped in iodine from a nearby servant. His movements were composed and practiced, yet a faint quiver in his hands betrayed the depth of his emotions. His eyes had a shadow of darkness, and his