Chapter 285

Urgh…

Veronica opened both of her eyes slowly, staring at the ceiling of a room that looked so foreign to her. Her vision was still cloudy before she finally managed to focus her attention on the ceiling in complete astonishment.

Where am I? Veronica muttered to herself. Her body still felt weak, along with the pain that gripped her body made it difficult for her to move an inch.

"Miss Darren? I am glad you are awake."

She was surprised to hear that. In an instant, she turned towards the sound and found William sitting beside her with a worried expression.

"Will..." Veronica immediately stopped talking as she almost called the man by his real name. She was silent for a moment, before continuing her speech.

"I mean ... Professor… Ares?"

"Yes," William seemed relieved to hear that. "How do you feel right now? Is there any part of your body that hurts?"

Veronica shifted her gaze from William's face to the right hand that was being held by William.

It's warm …

And also comfortable, althou