Chapter 769

Time passed slowly. Everyone waited quietly in the hospital corridor. The wind blew late at night, making Mona’s dress flutter. She was sleepy and cold, so she leaned on Thaddeus’ shoulder while her eyes were about to close. “Are you cold?” Thaddeus squeezed her cold hand and rubbed his chin against the side of her face. “A little.” Mona’s eyes were red. She was worried about Master Fontaine and cried for a long time. Moreover, she looked exhausted and had no spirit at all. She must look very unflattering at the moment. Mona buried her face into Thaddeus’ arm, not wanting him to see her like that. Thaddeus noticed her small action but did not quite understand her intention. He only thought that she was relying on him as she was fragile and upset at the moment. As such, Thaddeus became protective of her. He pulled her into his arms and whispered into her ear, “I’m still here even if the sky is falling. Lean on me and take a nap.” Mona shifted her body and went further into