Chapter 161
Chapter 161
Hit really is Ms. Yates!” someone exclaimed.
“Yates is really here!” the soldiers cheered, unable to hide their relief.
The soldiers‘ initial calls soon erupted into cheers of jubilation. “Your Highness! Mr. Brownd Ms. Yates has arrived. She’s really herel
Waldo’s heart clenched violently as more blood trickled from the corner of his lips.
Hughie hastily wiped away his tears and sprang to his feet.
From the crowd emerged a lone figure in pristine white, striding forward with urgent purpose.
Hughie rubbed his eyes in disbelief, but when he recognized that familiar figure, tears welled up uncontrollably. Choking back sobs, he pleaded, “Ms. Yates…please…save His Highness, I beg you, save our lord! Ms. Yates
Jessica had truly arrived,
The moment Jessica learned of Waldo’s grave injuries, she broke into a run,
Only when she knelt down beside Waldo, only when Hughie reached out and actually felt Jessica’s hair between his fingers, did he finally dare to believe that Jessica had truly come.
One of the servants cried out desperately, “Ms. Yates, hurry! Please save His Highness! He’s lost too much blood. He can’t hold on much longer!”
Without a word, Jessica drew her dagger and slit open Waldo’s clothing, exposing the wound.
The arrow wound was severe, the shaft buried deep in the flesh.
“To remove the arrowhead, I’ll have to cut into your flesh. Can you bear the pain, Your Highness? I don’t have any anesthetic here, Jessica said while looking at Waldo.
Waldo’s gaze was fixed on her, yet it seemed her words never reached him.
He just stared at her face and thought, is this real, or am I already dreaming!
‘Did she really come alone, fighting through enemy ranks just to save me?
He said, “Jessica_”
“Your Highness, it seems you have no choice,” Jessica said impassively. She struck the flint and sterilized the blade in the flame, then turned to Manica. “No time for proper wound cleaning. Hand me the medicine?
Monica carried some medical supplies with her, but only enough for emergency treatment.
“Miss Yates, the medicine’s ready,” Monica said as she crouched down beside Jessica.
Jessica pressed the dagger’s tip against the edge of Waldo’s arrow wound.
A gentle press made Waldo wince, his brows knitting in pain. The jolt instantly bringing him back to full awareness.
Waldo said, “Jessica…
He thought, ‘She has really come for me!” At this moment, Waldo was overwhelmed by a flood of emotions, including gratitude, relief, disbelief, and something he couldn’t quite put into words.
Waldo reached out weakly, his trembling fingers seeking hers.
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Jessica shot him a sharp glance and commanded In’s clinical tone, “Hold Milli”
“Jessica. The next instant, Waldo gritted his teeth as searing pain shot through him, his face went pale. Not another word escaped his lips.
Not far away, Priscilla remained immobilized, unable to see what was happening. All she could hear were Waldo’s muffled groans, each one a clear sign of his agony.
She thought, I knew it That bitch Jessica couldn’t possibly help Waldo, Yet these idiots are worshipping her like some kind of goddess. Fools, every Leit one of them!
“Besides, Jessica didn’t bring a single backup. She came here all alone
“What good is a woman like her? Scheming, with nothing but tricks up her sleeve, yet so weak she couldn’t even hurt a fly. All cho’ll do here is dragus. down. What use could she possibly be?”
The soldiers all knew Jessica had come alone. In truth, she could make little difference.
Yet with her here, the men inexplicably felt a wave of reassurance wash over them.
As hours slipped away, Jessica toiled through most of the night. At last, she managed to staunch Waldo’s bleeding
When she finally stood up and caught her breath, Hughie could no longer contain his uncase. He asked hesitantly, “Ms. Yates, it really just you and Monica?”
