Chapter 156
ly on his leg. This was the first time she had ever
On the other hand, Paisley paid no attention to his thoughts or expressions. Her focus was entirely encountered such a severe cold condition in the limbs of a young, strong ma
I needle into his calf
“How did your leg end up like this?” Paisley asked without looking up, inserting a
a third be
This time, there was a faint prick of pain, different from the deep, bone–seeping ache and cold he usually experienced during flare–ups. It felt like an ant bite–rral brief, and oddly comforting
“A few years ago, I got chilled and froze my leg” he said lightly,
As he spoke, he watched the woman crouched before him, her brows furrowed in concentration, and unexpectedly felt a strange sense of trust.
Paisley frowned even more. She didiv’t believe a single word he said. For such a severe cold condition, it wasn’t just a matter of getting chilled”
This level of damage could only result from prolonged exposure to extremely harsh, icy conditions, or from being immersed in icy water for extended periods.
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course, there was also the possibility of an underlying health issue contributing to his condition. But confirming that would require a more detailed examination, and there was no reason for her to take on such a task for a stranger she had just met.
After finishing with his right leg, Paisley naturally lifted his other leg. As she rolled up his pant leg a long scar, about the thickness of a pinky finger. running from the knee down the calf, came into view,
Paisley’s eyes widened slightly. “You’ve been injured, too?”
No wonder earlier, after falling, the man had kept chutching his knee. And now, it was clear this leg was in much worse condition than the other.
“You’ve been hurt!” Paisley looked up at the man, locking eyes with his deep, unreadable gaze.
The pain on his face had eased significantly, and a fine layer of sweat glistened on his forehead. “Yeah, I had a small injury years ago.”
Paisley didn’t press further. She wasn’t in the habit of prying into others‘ private matters. Her earlier question had slipped out in surprise. The man seemed to be about her age, yet carried an air of weariness and experience far beyond his years.
Once both legs were treated Paisley stood up, stomping her slightly numb feet. “Your condition is pretty severe. You need to stay still for forty minutes?
She was now completely certain that her car hadn’t hit him, and his fall and injuries weren’t caused by her driving. Relieved, she thought. At least this man couldn’t accuse her of being responsible“.
“Thank you” the man said, nodding slightly, his demeanor calm and composed.
At that moment, a commotion erupted outside the courtyard gate. Along with the urgent ringing of the doorbell came loud, rough shouting. “Mas! Max Are you in there! Say something, MaxTM”“”
Frowning. Paisley glanced toward the gate.
gate. Holding Serena, Maria a
approached with a worried expression. “Paisy, who are those people outside
“Don’t worry, they’re probably my men,” the man said calmly.
Paisley wasn’t particularly scared. After all, this was a lawful society, and she had no grudge against this man. She didn’t think his people would harm her
Still, to be cautious, she told Maria to take Serena back to the house. Only then did she open the gate.
Gutsile stood several men in suits, holding umbrellas. From their posture and demeanor. Paisley could tell at a glance that they were professionally
When the gate opened, the man at the front stepped in first, followed closely by the others.
you wait
outside.
Ai they were about to enter the house, the man on the sofa spoke up. “Leo, come in alone. The rest of
He then turned to Paisley with an apologetic look. “Sorry, I hope they didn’t scare you. They’re just overly worried about me.”
The man called Leo tossed his umbrella aside and quickly approached the man on the sola. “Max, are you alright?” It was clear that he was really
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On the soda, Max shook his heart. Tim fine. This lady helped me andl even treated my leg.”
Leo looked down and saw several silver needles on Max’s leg. His face immediately changed “Max, how could you let a stranger treat you! So many
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famous doctors couldn’t fix your
ir leg, and she’s just a woman–what could she possibly know?”
Then, he glared at Paisley. “Who sent you to harm Max?”
When he had searched for Max using park surveillance, he saw this woman driving into Max and then taking him, unable to move, back to her home. He didn’t even want to imagine what might have happened if he had arrived a little later
