The lab sprawled extensively.It was filled with various bottles and jars,each containing mysterious liquids with unknown effects. However,aside from the countless containers, the lab appeared vacant.
Laney’s disappointment was evident.It seemed that capturing Jeremy today might not be happening after all.
As she absentmindedly held a colorless drug bottle and was about to inquire about its contents from Harrell,a large bottle of potion suddenly hurtled toward her face.
Laney’s reflexes kicked in.Her instincts told her to dodge,but she momentarily forgot that she was holding onto Garrett’s hand.Her movement was hindered,and it seemed she could not evade the oncoming potion in time.
Just as the potion threatened to splash on her face,she found herself pulled into a warm and protective embrace.
Laney’s pupils contracted.As she watched the potion about to spill,numerous ways to handle the situation flashed through her mind.
Unfortunately,it was too late to dodge.
Just when she braced for the splash of the unknown liquid,she was yanked into a warm, protective embrace,followed by a pained groan above her head.
Recognizing the familiar voice,Laney instantly realized that Garrett had shielded her from the potion!
Her heart dropped.She quickly pushed away the arm encircling her and looked up at Garrett.
His face was ghostly white with pain,cold sweat beading on his forehead.Clearly,the contents of the jar were harmful.
Seeing such an expression of agony on Garrett’s face for the first time,Laney felt a pain in her heart so intense that it was suffocating.Her voice trembled slightly as she asked,”Are you alright,Garrett?”
Rubbing her head,Garrett responded in a gentle Her heart dropped.She quickly pushed away the arm encircling her and looked up at Garrett. His face was ghostly white with pain,cold sweat beading on his forehead.Clearly,the contents of the jar were harmful.
Seeing such an expression of agony on Garret’s face for the first time,Laney felt a pain in her heart so intense that it was suffocating.Her voice trembled slightly as she asked,”Are you alright,Garrett?”
Rubbing her head,Garrett responded in a gentle voice,”I….I’m fine…Don’t worry … “
Witnessing Garrett’s painful state while still comforting her softly made Laney’s eyes well up with tears.She abruptly lowered her head, attempting to hide her imminent tears.
Despite his body shaking from the pain,Garrett managed to muster a smile and reassure her, “I’m truly fine…Don’t worry…I’m tough … “
“Quit talking!”Laney shot him a tear-streaked glare and cautiously guided him towards the door.”Take off your clothes.I need to inspect your injuries.”
Observing the worry in Laney’s eyes,Garrett felt a warmth in his heart.He managed a weak smile and softly replied,”T’m just glad you’re unhurt.I can handle the pain.”
“Be quiet!”Laney glared at him again,her eyes reddening further.”Are you daft?That jar contained some unknown substance.If it was sulfuric acid,would you have still blocked it?” Garrett chuckled,the pain intensifying to the point that he could barely articulate his words. Yet,his tone was steadfast.”Yes,even if it was sulfuric acid,I would’ve blocked it.No matter what it was,I would’ve protected you.”
At his words,Laney’s heart skipped a beat. Choked up,a tear slipped from the corner of her eye.
Realizing her lapse,Laney quickly turned her head away,wiping her tear as if nothing had happened.Head bowed,she silently lifted Garrett’s shirt.
The sight of Garrett’s back took her breath away. His skin was marred by a large area of wounds, corroded by the potion.The sight was genuinely horrifying.
At this point,Harrell noticed their predicament. Seeing the injuries on Garrett’s body,he furrowed his brow and asked,”Why are the wounds so severe?”
Witnessing the extensive wounds on Garrett’s back,Laney felt a lump in her throat,on the brink of tears.”He…He shielded me from the falling jar.The liquid seems to have corroded his skin.His back is all….It’s all … “
Unable to continue,she bit her lip,looking at Harrell with anxiety in her eyes.”Is there anyone here skilled in medicine?The potion splashed on Garrett must be cleaned immediately.If not,given its corrosive nature, his wounds will worsen.”
Harrell surveyed the injuries on Garrett’s body, raising his eyebrows slightly. He reassured Laney with a comforting smile,”Don’t worry.I have some medical expertise.Your husband’s injury isn’t overly serious.I can handle it.”
Breathing a sigh of relief,Laney implored, “Please,attend to him as soon as possible.”
Harrell nodded.He gathered two types of ingredients from the lab,quickly concocting a potion.
Holding the freshly mixed medicine,Harrell approached Garrett.As he removed Garrett’s shirt and was met with the expanse of wounds, he couldn’t help but frown despite his experience with such sights.”This might be a little painful.Can you bear it?”
Catching sight of the wounds on Garrett’s back and arms,Laney felt her heart wrench.She bit her lip tightly,tears streaking down her face.
“Why are you crying?”Garrett tenderly wiped the tears from Laney’s face,managing a strained smile.”Don’t cry,Laney.I’m fine.”
Laney gripped his hand tightly,tears streaming down her face.”It’s all my fault..If it weren’t for me,you wouldn’t be hurt so badly.”
Garrett glanced at Harrell,helpless.”Please attend to the wounds later.I need to comfort my wife first.”
Harrell smiled,commenting,”You two clearly love each other deeply.”
Managing to halt her tears,Laney urged Garrett, “I won’t cry anymore.Let’s address these wounds as soon as possible.”
Hearing Laney’s teary voice softened Garrett’s heart.Holding her hand,it seemed as though the wounds on his body became less agonizing.
Looking at Harrell,he endured the pain and replied calmly,”Thank you.”
Harrell held the potion,hesitating as he observed Garrett’s injuries.”It will hurt when I treat the wound.Can you endure it?Do you need me to … “
Interrupting Harrell,Garrett’s forehead beaded with sweat from the pain,but he didn’t want Laney to worry.He nodded and said calmly,”I can handle the pain.Just clean the wounds”
Laney,however,was more anxious than Garrett. She clenched her lips,nervously reminding Harrell,”Please be gentle and don’t use excessive force.”
It had been a while since Laney had shown him this level of concern.Hearing her soft,caring words made the pain seem worthwhile.”Don’t worry,Laney.The wounds might appear ghastly, but I don’t really feel the pain.”
As soon as his words ended,Harrell behind him took the potion and started applying it to his wounds.
“Hmm…”The intense pain made Garrett inhale sharply,causing him to tremble violently.He gripped Laney’s hand,teeth gritted.Despite breaking out in a sweat from the pain,he managed to stay silent.
Tears welled up in Laney’s eyes once again. “Garrett.…are you in pain?”
Garrett,bearing the severe pain,took a deep breath and forced a smile.”It doesn’t hurt … Honestly,it doesn’t.If I’m lying…then I’m a fool …’
This only made Laney cry harder.”You idiot!” Even through the considerable pain,Garrett managed a jest.”Even if I am an idiot…I’m still your husband.”
Harrell paused,a little astounded at Garrett’s ability to endure the pain.After cleaning one wound,he warned seriously,”The next part will hurt more.Can you withstand it?”
Garrett’s face,pale but sarcastic,retorted,”Go ahead.I can’t believe…it can hurt that much.” Harrell nodded,an admiring look on his face. “Alright.If you’re not scared of pain,I won’t hold back.You need to brace yourself.”
Hearing this,Garrett’s expression faltered.”You were holding back?What’s that supposed to mean…Ah!”
Before he could finish speaking,Harrell applied more of the potion to his wounds.
Muffled groans filled the silence of the lab. Seeing Garrett’s agony,Laney felt a heart- wrenching pain.She felt helpless,able to do nothing more than tightly grip Garrett’s hand, trying to soothe him.
Initially,Garrett managed to smile,reassuring Laney.However,after several instances of wound cleaning,he lost consciousness due to the unbearable pain,his vision blurred.
After an agonizing stretch,the wounds were finally addressed.
Upon bandaging Garrett’s wounds,Harrell patted him on the shoulder,admiration in his sigh.”I didn’t expect you to endure such immense pain without any anesthesia.Even professional bodyguards couldn’t bear it.Many of them would pass out from the pain.”
Garrett looked blankly at Harrell,stunned.After a moment,he asked with trembling,pale lips, “Are…Are you saying that I could have used anesthesia?”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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