Chapter 479

After Jasper left, Alyssa helped the paralyzed Sean back to her office.

She carefully laid his trembling body on the couch, her forehead damp with sweat and her lips pressed together in concentration. She began examining him like a skilled physician.

"Ms. Alyssa, I'm fine …" Sean managed to move slightly despite being paralyzed. Tears welled up in his eyes as he witnessed Alyssa's genuine concern. "I'm sorry for the trouble."

"Don't be ridiculous! You were trying to protect me, but you should avoid acting recklessly in the future," she replied, leaning in to gently massage his legs.

"I wasn't being reckless." Sean summoned all his strength to sit up on the couch. His eyes sparkled with determination as he swore, "If it ever happens again, I'll still choose to protect you."

"Sean Lynch, you shouldn't expose yourself to unknown dangers just because you think you have some chops.

"You're no match for Jasper at all! Did you think he wasted four years in military school for nothing?