Chapter 253

"Seriously, what nonsense are you spouting now?" Julian frowned slightly, his gaze falling on Anna, who looked pale and clearly unwell. He hadn't expected her to react this strongly, and it left him a bit at a loss. After a brief pause, he tightened his lips, turned around, and bent down slightly. "Get on." "Huh?" Anna took a few sips of water and rinsed her mouth, finally feeling a bit better. When she saw Julian's broad back in front of her, leaning down like that, she froze for a second. Wait... Is he planning to carry her? After what had just happened, there's no way she'd let Julian be her porter. She instantly backed away two steps, shaking her head like a rattle drum. "Heh… seriously, no need. I'm not that delicate, really. Feeling way better now…" Julian's eyes were dark, his voice cool and firm as he cut her off with just two words. "Get on." Jeez, who does he think he is, barking orders like that? Anna took a deep breath. Her earlier boldness started bubbling up again. She cr