Chapter 70 Burning Fever

Jeanette's words were filled with heartbreak, her voice all shaky and vulnerable. Right then, William suddenly realized that he had been a jerk. He kept his voice as soft as he could. "I'm not the monster you think I am. Giselle is in the wrong here, but she knows that now. Can't you just let it go?" Even after everything, he still tried to clear Giselle's name. Jeanette was so furious that her head was spinning. Her body was already weak. With the side effects of the targeted drug hitting her hard, she felt so awful that the burst of anger made her black out and hit the floor. William jolted into action, catching Jeanette immediately. The moment his hand touched her burning skin, he drew in a sharp breath. His chest tightened. He crouched down and picked her up in his arms. She felt surprisingly lighter than he remembered, trembling against him. He frowned and quickly carried her away. Meanwhile, the sudden turn of events threw Giselle for a loop. Did Jeanette pass out just fr