Chapter 26

After Gideon left, Marion brought Arnold to Prestige Hospital for treatment. Although he was bleeding profusely, his injuries were mostly superficial, so he was fine. They were most worried about Elara, but despite crying their hearts out, they couldn't do anything.

"Dad! Mom!"

When they abruptly heard the familiar voice calling out to them from the doorway, they looked up and were instantly stupefied.

Elara flew into Marion's arms and started wailing.

Back at Monarchy Club, she'd been stricken with terror. After managing to escape, she was too panicked to think of anything else. Now that she was at the hospital with her parents, she could finally vent her emotions.

Marion was shocked and thrilled. "Ella! I'm so glad you're okay!"

Arnold looked a little more alive, too.

After a while, Elara finally stopped crying. Only then did Arnold ask, "How did you escape, Ella?"

"It was because of Gideon."

Biting her lip, Elara sighed and said, "I guess you could say he saved me."

Marion