NovelEnglishChapter 219: Allison and the others rushed Kellan to the hospital, the weight of urgency pressing on everyones shoulders.
After what felt like an eternity, the surgeon emerged from the operating room with reassuring news: Kellan would be fine.
Despite hearing this, Allisons heart remained heavy, her anxiety simmering just beneath the surface.
In life-or-death situations, survival instincts took over.
Allison understood how monumental it had been for Kellan to conquer his own fears and step between her and that knife.
Allison, try not to worry too much, Floyd said, attempting to ease her mind.
Mr.
Lloyds injuries have been addressed, and hell wake up soon.
Floyds voice revealed a mix of surprise and concern he hadnt expected Kellan to go to such lengths for her.
The police finished taking their statements and nodded as they prepared to leave.
Weve got a clear picture now.
The kidnapper has been dealt with by the sniper.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYou all handled the situation well, one officer said, glancing at Allisons pale face.
But, given everything youve been through, Id recommend speaking with a therapist.
It might help with any lingering psychological effects.
Okay, Allison replied, her voice flat.
She felt numb inside.
She had grown accustomed to the idea of death, but still played the part of the shocked victim for the authorities.
Sensing her need for privacy, the officers excused themselves once their reports were finished.
With Devins death, the ordeal seemed to be over.
When Kellan finally opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was Allison, her head bent as she carefully peeled an apple.
He tried to speak but found his throat too raw.
Youre awake, she said softly, handing him a glass of warm water.
Here, drink this.
As she watched him sip the water, her mind drifted back to when she had returned from the Burned Islands, wounded and feverish.
Back then, it was Kellan who had cared for her, watching over her through her delirium.
Thanks, Ms.
Clarke, Kellan rasped as he sat up, adjusting the stiff hospital gown.
Has the police sorted everything out? Yes, dont worry, she replied.
Devins dead.
He was shot.
She felt a strange satisfaction knowing that Devin had gotten what he deserved.
Her eyes drifted to his legs, covered by the hospital blanket.
The memory of his bloodied legs, the wounds he had inflicted on himself under Devins twisted orders, was still fresh in her mind.
She knew how serious his injuries had been.
Meeting his gaze, Allison couldnt hold back her thoughts any longer.
Why did you choose to reveal your secret about your legs today? Youve kept it hidden all this time, but now... You know that could cause trouble.
And all over something so... small.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmKellans expression softened as he explained himself.
Allison, your safety is not small to me.
And besides, I was tired of pretending.
I couldnt keep up the charade forever.
Id been thinking about when to cclean, and today just felt... right.
His calm explanation left Allison with little room to argue.
In hindsight, Kellan had felt it instinctively when he when he saw Devinm cutting the Pope with the knife.
At that moment, he knew Devin was out of his mind and capable 6? M anything. All Kellan could think about was keeping Allison safe.
I get it, she murmured, handing him a slice of the peeled apple.
But Mr.
Lloyd, you didnt have to put yourself in harms way like that.
Most people would have saved themselves first, but Kellan ham thrown himself in front of her without En.
a second thought. That kind of braveryor perhaps recklessnessleft her speechless.
The memory of blood pouring from his wounds haunted her.
In that moment, she had been certain she was watching him die.
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