Chapter 317

Seeing Pierce's thoughtfulness, Calla accepted the ice pack with both hands. She gratefully said, "If I hadn't met you tonight, I don't know what would have happened. Thank you!"

Pierre's face reddened, and he said sheepishly, "It was nothing. You don't need to make a big deal out of it."

"It may be a small gesture to you, but it was life-saving to me," Calla said, looking earnestly at Pierre.

Pierre didn't continue retorting and instead motioned for Calla to put the ice pack on her face.

Calla obediently placed the towel-wrapped ice pack against her cheek.

Despite the warmth in the room, the ice was especially cold to her sensitive skin. When the ice came into contact with her face, she couldn't help but wince slightly.

"By the way, how did you end up here?" Calla asked curiously after a moment, looking at Pierre.

"I... was bored during Christmas, so I decided to go on a solo road trip. When I reached that alley, I suddenly felt that something was off, so I went to check it o