Chapter 230

Elaine looked a little embarrassed as she explained, "I tried everything to wake you up just now, but you didn't budge. I was scared those guys would come down and find us, so I had to drag you along..." Philip caught on quickly. "So, you saved me." Elaine shook her head and corrected him, "That's not true. If anything, it was you who tried to save me—though it didn't work out. But I couldn't just leave you there." She paused, then added with a half-joking smile, "Besides... this whole mess is partly my fault. And honestly? You're really heavy." Philip suddenly looked serious. "Don't ever do that again." Elaine blinked. "Wait, are you expecting this to happen again?" He clarified with a rare seriousness, "I mean if something like this ever happens again, you should leave me behind. Just go." His words hit her strangely. They felt... off. And for some reason, they made her feel a little guilty. Philip's expression softened as he looked at her. She quickly averted her eyes and shot back