Everett was laying on the bed.
He was fast asleep with his eyes closed, his face pale. He looked aloof and noble. He looked peaceful
and harmless.
His limbs were tied up with satin at the four corners of the bed.
When Ninian saw this, her heart ached, and she had the urge to cry.
She knew that Everett had requested to be tied up like this. He feared that he would lose control and hurt someone.
âHe has always looked aloof. But now, heâs trapped here like a prisoner, with his hands and feet tied up,
robbed of all his freedom.
âGod knows how long this will continue.â
The more she thought of it, the more her heart ached for Everett, and the more she hated Rowan.
âHis obsession caused so much harm to people.
âAs a result of his obsession, Everettâs parents died tragically, Everett lost his childhood, and forced Duncan to be independent and support the familyâ¦
âHe deserves only the cruelest form of punishment!â
She sat by the window and used a wet towel to wipe his face.
âHe has always been a very hygienic person. Heâs very particular with cleanliness. Even though the room has been remodeled, how can he endure living like a prisoner?
She could no longer hold back her tears. As she was wiping his wrist, Everett held her hand.
âEverett?â She was stunned when she noticed that Everett had woken up. Her eyes teared up even more.
âYouâre awake? Are you feeling pain somewhere?â
Everett looked at her longingly. He shook his head. âIâm okay. Donât cry.â
His voice was hoarse and dry.
She hurriedly poured a cup of warm water from the thermos next to her and fed him little by little.
She had so much to say as she looked at Everettâs gaunt face, but she did not know how to say it.
Everett looked at her and chuckled.
âWhy are you laughing?â Ninian was perplexed.
âBecause I have a cat in my room.â
Ninian glared at him angrily. âYou made me cry, and now youâre laughing at me. Do you know how worried we are about you?â
âItâs okay, you donât have to.â Everettâs hands were tied, so he could only comfort her with his gentle gaze. âI already learned about Blanco planting a biochip in my body, and Iâve been investigating the power behind it all these years. This time, I did this on purpose. I just wanted to take the risk and fish out the traces of the person behind the biochip.
She was shocked. âSo you deliberately allowed yourself to be manipulated. Would you be in danger? I
donât think he will confront you without any preparation.â
âSilly girl.â Everett chuckled. His deep gaze looked amused. âDo you really think your boyfriend would
fight a battle without preparations?â
The way he said âboyfriendâ was intimate and ambiguous. Ninian blushed a little when she heard this.
But after all, she also had experienced going through trials and hardships which thickened her skin.
She changed the topic casually and said, âYour thoughts are somewhat similar to my brothersâ. They want
to lure out the people and catch them all at once.â
She then proceeded to tell him Duncan and her brothersâ plan.
He pondered for a moment before nodding. âLet Alden in. I want to share some of what I have learned
with him.â
Without hesitation, she walked out and called Alden.
At that moment, Alden was still confronting Duncan at the door. He was keeping track of the time as he
stared at him vigilantly.
âI will not let these bastards humiliate my sister.â
Five minutes had passed, and Alden became increasingly impatient and was about to open the door.
However, Duncan blocked his way.
âWhy are you in such a hurry? Everett is unconscious. He wonât do anything to Ms. Winters. Weâre both
the older brothers here, you know. Iâm not worried about my brother, so you should remain calm, too.â
Alden was furious when he heard Duncanâs shameless words.