NovelEnglishChapter 452: Franco could have moved a long tago. Marissa had administered just a slight amount of anesthetic on the needle. About ten minutes after the application, Franco should have regained his ability to move.
However, Marissa's threatening words had mentally conditioned him into believing that he couldn't move until she removed the needle. Thus, he remained motionless for more than two hours, his eyes the only parts of him stirring, until numbness took over his body.
When Lawrence playfully poked him in the waist, hitting a ticklish spot, Franco reflexively flinched. Because his legs were too numb to support his weight, he stumbled sideways. Regrettably, there was a fish tank right next to him. He crashed into it, causing the glass to crack and water to splash all over him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtPanic ensued swiftly, and he instinctively curled up, yet his body was so numb that he began to convulse. Sprawled among the spilled water and flopping fish, he appeared to be in the throes of a seizure.
Allyson was stricken with terror and hurried to his aid. Franco implored with a pitiful voice, "Don't move! Mom, please don't move me!" Latest updates on gVlConfused, Allyson inquired, "Franco, what's wrong?" "I'm numb," Franco moaned.
Allyson paused, then pieced together the situation. She cast an angry glance at Marissa, her eyes reproaching her for such a cruel prank on her son.
Marissa averted her gaze, looking up at the ceiling to ignore Allyson's condemning stare. The rest of the group merely shook their heads, finding humor in the scene. Lawrence and Lindsay paused briefly to observe before approaching Franco.
Anticipating their help, Franco quickly pleaded, "Don't move! Kids, don't move me!" The children exchanged a knowing look that seemed to say, "If we would," before they bent down to rescue the fish. After collecting the fish, they carried them to the kitchen to find a basin of water, Rita tagging along.
Once Rita had departed, Franco closed his eyes, overcwith anguish, wishing for the floor to swallow him up. How could he have embarrassed himself so thoroughly before Rita? She had already held a low opinion of him; this incident likely diminished her respect further.
A few minutes later, as the numbness began to ebb, Franco made an effort to stand. Although the numbness had faded, his legs were sore and ached, causing him to limp.
Marissa spoke softly, “I'm really sorry, Franco. I was only joking. I didn't expect you to take it so seriously and remain standing for over two hours. You truly are an innocent child!" Everyone else struggled to suppress their laughter. Franco glared at Marissa. He viewed her as a curse. The first tthey met, she had kicked him; the second time, she made him appear as if he were having an epileptic fit. She was undoubtedly his nemesis.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhat made matters worse was her embarrassing him in front of Rita. He felt a strong urge to strangle her. However, Marissa seemed entirely unfazed by Franco's hostility. She continued to softly invite him, "Franco, you must be tired and hungry after standing for so long. Why don't you stay for dinner?" "No, thanks!" Franco responded quickly. He finished speaking and promptly hobbled away. He had already embarrassed himself enough in front of Rita, and he couldn't bear her seeing him limp as well.
Concerned about Franco being alone, Allyson quickly bid farewell and followed him.
Once the mother and son had departed, Arabella covered her mouth and chuckled softly. "Oh, sweetie, your revenge is quite severe!" Marissa shrugged nonchalantly. "He calleda fraud. I simply had to teach him a lesson.” Connor and Glenn joined in the laughter.
The family then enjoyed dinner together. Later, Glenn retreated to his own house in the Daniels Manor.
Lawrence and Lindsay went with Arabella upstairs to chat, and Rita watched over them. Connor escorted Marissa back to his place.
When they entered the living room, Domenic arrived with a document in hand. Connor accepted the document and handed it to Marissa.
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