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Chapter 524
cynthia stood up, intending to call for someone, yet she found herself unable to utter a
word. “Sit,” Felix Instructed, taking at seat across from her. Cynthia pursed her lips, and as
she sat down, she finally managed to address him, “Uncle Felix.”
“Don’t be so nervous. What happened to Joshua?” Felix responded in a conforting tone,
with the care of an elder.
Cynthia was about to recount the incident. However, before speaking, she handed over
the medical records she had obtained from Sean. Take a look at this first. He just had
surgery and is still unconscious. His condition isn’t very good.”
Felix’s heart skipped a beat, yet his hands took the documents, and his expression
remained unaffected. His demeanor was calm throughout the process.
He asked half–jokingly, “So, you’re saying he might either be paralyzed or impaired once
he wakes up?” Felix glanced at a portion of the documents. His eyes flickered briefly
before adjusting quickly
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCynthia did not sugarcoat her reply. “Yes.”
Felix continued reading. The further he read, the heavier his mood becarne. However, he
did not show any sign of his feelings. Instead, he simply flipped through the pages as it
reading a work document
As Felix reached the last page, Cynthia took the Initiative to say, “I’m sorry.”
“Hm?”
“Joshua ended up like this because he took a bullet for me. This situation is all my fault.”
Felix paused for a moment, finally revealing a touch of genuine emotion. A bullet?”
Cynthia recounted the whole process. She mentioned all the crucial details, from Yerick’s
actions to Joshua being shot for her. Sean had shown her Joshua’s gunshot wound. Given
its location and timing, if Jestas had not shielded her, there was a high chance she would
have been the one hit. Reflecting on the situation, she realized that Yerick’s shot was likely
intended for her. He wanted Joshua to experience the same pain he did.
Felix listened quietly Once Cynthia finished, he called gently as usual. “Don’t shoulder all
the blame yourself. He protected the person he wanted to protect. I should be happy for
him.”
“Uncle Felix..” Cynthia felt guilty.
“This requires my signature, doesn’t it?” Felix noticed the family consent form she held.
His change of subject caught Cynthia off guard, and she passed it to him. “Yes,”
Felix took the form glanced over it, asked the cafe owner for a pen, and smoothly signed
his name. Handing the consent form. back to Cynthia, his tone was as calm as befure
“Rest assured, and you should focus on his treatment. I’ll find a way to keep this from
Duphine and Old Man Neal”
“Alright.” Cynthia’s heart grew heavier.
“Cynthia,” Felix called her name.
Overwhelmed with guilt and complex feelings, Cynthia looked up at him.
Felix’s lips curved into a reassuring smile. “Don’t feel guilty. This incident is neither your
fault nor your responsibility. If you’re okay, he will be too ”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Uncle Felix..” Cynthia had so much to say, yet her words were stuck
“You should head back now. Don’t waste any more time.” Felix put the consent forma in
Iver hand.
“Alright, Cynthia replied.
Together, they left the cafe.
The mument Felix bounded the vehicle, Cynthia finally summoned the courage she
needed. Deeply apologetic and filled with guilt, she bent forward in a respectful how.
“Uncle Felix, I apologize,” she confessed.
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He simply chuckled and waved off her concern. “You foolish girl. You shouldn’t worry
yourself with such matters. Seeing you live well is Joshua’s biggest wish, Besides, I ought
to be thanking you for helping me keep this from Daphne and the old man.”
Daphne and Old Man Neal, after all, held a deep affection for the young lad. Given the
gravity of the situation, they were liable to react emotionally, potentially leading to
unforeseen circumstances.
Before leaving, Felix turned back to her, adding one last instruction, “By the way,
remember to keep this from Moses as well.”
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