Chapter 19
Meanwhile, Hesi pondered, Regina’s not stronger than me, but she’s smart. She hit my weak spots–the ones I don’t even think about. That’s why she’s so good. Man, if we’d grown up with her, how different would things be?‘
Regina sat on the couch in the infirmary and closed her eyes to rest.
Meanwhile, the long–haired man, wearing narrow, black–rimmed glasses and his hands in the pockets of his white coat, looked at her quietly.
she bend her straight legs, her pleated black skirt spreading over her thighs.
Her tight, slender calves were wrapped in inky mid–calf socks, and there was not a speck of dust on her black loafers.
she looked tired. She rested her head on the couch, one hand over her eyes, the other hand hanging down the side of the couch.
Blood was oozing out from her hand wrapped in her dark blue tie.
No one knew she was wounded in that fight, too
Like a lone wolf licking her wounds, she quietly eased the pain
The guy licked his hips without even realizing it.
The more he looked at her, the more he thought she was flawless–gorgeous, really,
Even the way she acted and talked was to his liking.
Too bad she was a bit younger; she was six years younger than him
Out of nowhere, she dropped the hand covering her eyes and gave him an annoyed look. Didn’t you say I was hurt and you needed to fix me up fast! So why’re you just standing there?”
The long–haired man snapped back to reality and frowned, feeling a bit mad at himself
He thought, ‘How come I lost myself in appreciating her again?”
He took a bottle of iodine, walked up to her, and took the tie off her hand,
The skin on her joints was broken, and even her tie was a bit torn.
His expression changed slightly as he saw this. Both the teenage boys have cyberware, and part of their bodies are made of iron. Doesn’t it hurt to light with iron!”
Closing her eyes, she replied concisely, “It does”
He was surprised. “Then why did you fight them? Can’t you wait till you get an implant, toot Revenge is never too late. Don’t you know!”
Meanwhile, Clive and Brad limped to the door of the infirmary. At that, they stopped and listened.
Regina upened her eyes and shot a cold glance at the man.
She saw the name tag on las chest, knowing his name was Stephien Hayes,
Catching her icy vibe, Stephen realized lar’d run his mouth too much
He ducked his head and started cleaning her wound, thanking, Fine, she thinks I’m a clutterbox. Hut that look–like she hates me? Come on, Emi the top prosthesis guy in the world. People kiss the ground I walk on”
A bit annoyed, he exerted a bit of strength as he rubbed the cotton ball with iodine against the back of her land.
She didn’t even flinch. Out of the blue, she said, “What Tins and Melinda trashed was a gift from my sister before she died.
Hearing this, Stephen paused, and then be immediately became much gemler when treating her wounds.
The Mitchell brothers were surprised, wondering if she was referring to that pen bag
Regina stared out the window at some birds flapping around. “She saved up forever to get me that pen bag for when I went back to school. Sud
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wanted me to see it every time I looked up while studying. I promised her I’d use it as soon as I could.
I shouldn’t have kept my word.”
She frowned slightly. “It’s my fault.”
Stephen was stunned.
Outside, Clive and Brad leaned against the wall, lowering their heads while beating themselves up.
“How is it your fault?” A teenage boy’s voice suddenly rang out.
Surprised, Clive and Brad turned around.
At some point, Preston was already standing behind them. Displeased, he bypassed them and entered the infirmary. “It’s Melinda’s fault. Why are you blaming yourself? I won’t allow you to do so.”
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Stephens eyes dammesl as he turned to look at Preston
Stephen thought. He won’t allow it? Who the hell does he think he is?
Surprised, Regina looked at Prestol. “Why are you here?”
He walked up to her with an mhappy look on his face. “I want to ask you somethingTM
over nut of the corner of his rye, he widened his eyes in surprise. “Are you injured?”
Glancing over put
All the joints of her hand were broken, and Stephen was holding her hand to disinfect her wounds.
She said nonchalantly. It’s not a big deal.”
Preston sunched her hand anyway. “Not a big deal? Look at this! You’re beat up bad–how can you just brush it off like that?”
Brad poked his head out to see the back of her hand.
seeing her wounds stained with blood, he looked worried, and his face turned slightly pale.
Stephen yanked her hand back, irritated. “Hey, hands off I’m trying to clean her up here!”
A bit stunned. Presion was annoyed, too. “What’s that attitude? Don’t you know who I am?” Stephen raised an eyebrow. “Excuse me?”
He looked at Stephen arrogantly. “Everyone at school treats me with
He suddenly froze as he shifted his gaze toward Regina awkwardly
She looked at him curiously. “With what?”
She was genuinely wondering so she could copy it.
staring into her wide, innocent eyes, he choked on the word “respect for some reason. He pivoted. “Everyone looks out for me, and I do the same for them.
Stephen suurted, “Oh, I can see people look out for you. Not so sure you return the favor, though
Clive and Brad in the hallway despised Preston, thinking, ‘Preston is always sharp–tongued. How come he loses his edge the second he sees Regina! Frustrated, Preston frowned, wondering what was wrong with him.
It had happened several times already, he felt that a cat got his tongue whenever he saw tegina.
He wondered if Regu would laugh at him.
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Ergina need chuckled
He was left stunned and quickly blushed Feeling that she was mocking him, he turned around and was about to leave.
But then she said. “You’re definitely the kind of guy people can’t help but want to look out for
Stephen, Clive, and Brad were all stupelied.
Preston gawked at her.
She smiled gently.
She lashed a soft smule, and when she did, two fiar dimples popped up on her checks
I dialed down her usual cool, distant vibe. “I kept wondering why I felt like looking out for you every everybody.”
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