Chapter: 2288

Averie bit her lip and looked up at Emil, remaining silent.

Emil returned her gaze, his mind drifting back to the first time he had seen her.

She had been so frail, clad in flimsy clothes, her face as white as a sheet, unconscious on the bed. She resembled a porcelain doll that had survived a fire, far from delicate, scarred all over. She seemed so fragile that even a slight touch might break her.

He was usually detached, untouched by such distressing sights.

However, upon seeing her medical reports, he felt a flicker of surprise. He was amazed that she had survived such severe injuries and had clung to life until now. It was a testament to her strength and resilience.