Chapter 34 Two Escorts

She felt relieved. Jacob did not notice Arthur coming, and when he realized it, his shoulder was being clenched hard by Arthur's hand. He trembled in pain and released his grip on Lucia. Arthur quickly put his other hand around Lucia's waist and brought her back to him. His eyes grew sharp when he saw her wrist turn red. He tightened his grip on Jacob's shoulder, and Jacob even bent down in pain. Arthur suddenly released Jacob before he could struggle. Jacob lost his balance, stumbled, and almost fell. When he got steady on his feet, he saw Arthur, who was protecting Lucia, staring at him with angry eyes. Jacob glared at Arthur's hand around Lucia's waist, booed rudely, and said with sarcasm, "The escort showed up so soon?" But he received no response. Arthur had shifted his focus to Lucia. He took her hand and gently rubbed her wrist with his thumb, with sympathy in his eyes. "It doesn't hurt very much." Looking into Arthur's worried eyes, Lucia was very moved. "You sur