Chapter 486

Just as we were about to continue walking in despair, hoping for better luck, a car pulled up next to us.

Luke emerged from the back seat. His impeccable suit contrasted sharply with our disheveled appearance.

In one swift motion, Luke stood in front of me, examining me from head to toe. "Are you hurt?" His voice sounded urgent, lacking its usual calm. His grip on my shoulders was so tight that I instinctively flinched.

Wendy whistled. "Well, well, Luke. You're biased, but I'm still here, mind you!"

Wendy's words seemed to awaken Luke from his thoughts. He quickly masked his anxiety, although his eyes remained fixed on me as if afraid I would disappear if he blinked.

His intense gaze made me uneasy, and I couldn't meet his eyes. "Mr. Walker... what are you doing here?"

"I've been looking for you." Luke's Adam's apple moved as he nervously put his slightly trembling hands into his pockets.

Then, he noticed the rope marks on my wrists, and his pupils constricted. He grabbed my arm