Chapter 422

"Huh?" Renee stared at the man's wide shoulders under the dim moonlight. She looked rather hesitant and replied, "That's not appropriate, is it?"

"Stop dawdling. If you won't get on, I'll just leave you here," Stefan said frostily. In reality, he knew that he didn't have much time with his dislocated leg, and that he wouldn't be able to help if they kept stalling.

"Ah, fine, fine. If you insist," Renee said and put her arms around the man's neck, putting her entire weight on him.

"Hold on tight." Stefan reminded the woman and tried his best to stand up. Despite his tall build, having to endure this extra weight made him sway back and forth unsteadily.

Renee held her breath, not daring to move a muscle, and asked softly, "Hey, are you okay? Why do I feel like you're having a hard time carrying me? It's like you're about to faint!"

"I'm… fine!" Stefan said with difficulty, gritting his teeth.

It was as if his left shin bone had fractured, with the pain piercing his flesh like thous