Chapter 299
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Oneida quietly gazed at him, continuing, “Jackson, I don’t know if I’m imagining things, but lately, it seems like you’ve been especially kind to me. So kind that it makes me think you really like me.”
Speaking of this, Oneida smiled embarrassedly.
“That’s why I wanted to ask you.” Her gaze softened with a hint of affection in her eyes. “You don’t have to answer right away. I know it’s an awkward question. But, when you’re ready, you must tell me, otherwise-”
Just then, she was interrupted.
“I already have the answer.” Jackson’s pale lips curved into a rare gentle smile, like a star shining brightly in the night sky.
Oneida was momentarily dazed by his smile.
“But I can’t tell you now,” he continued, his voice soft.
His handsome face, despite its pallor, radiated a gentle light.
He stared at her motionlessly, his eyes as brilliant as the most flamboyant flower in spring.
For Jackson, this was not the right moment to confess, given his weakened state.
He didn’t want to say what was in his heart now.
Oneida was stunned into silence.
Though she wasn’t in a hurry to know Jackson’s answer, his evasion made her a bit anxious.
“Really?” Oneida murmured with a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
Jackson smiled again.
He gently patted her cheek before slowly withdrawing his hand.
“I’ll tell you when the time is right,” he reassured her softly, trying to soothe her worries.
With Jackson’s promise, Oneida couldn’t say much more.
“You should rest now. You’ve had a tough day,” Jackson suggested noticing the tiredness in her
“I’m fine now, really,” he added, to reassure her.
eyes.
Oneida nodded and stood up, slowly leaving the room, her mind still a jumble of thoughts.
Why couldn’t Jackson just say it clearly? Was it that hard?
She was almost certain he had feelings for her, but he just wouldn’t confess.
Frowning slightly, Oneida walked towards the hall.
“Ida.” Yvonne’s eyes lit up as she hurried over, anxiously asking, “How is Jackson? Has he woken up?”
Lionel also turned his gaze toward Oneida, and everyone in the hall perked up their ears.
Oneida nodded calmly. “He’s awake, but it’s best not to disturb him now. Let’s visit him later.”
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Chapter 299
“Thank heavens!” Yvonne sighed in relief, her tense body relaxing, a look of relief washing over her face. “Thank goodness, Jackson is going to be alright.”
Lionel also breathed a sigh of relief. “Thank goodness.”
Everyone in the hall shared in the relief and joy at the news.
Meanwhile, Victor returned to Jackson’s room after Oneida left.
“Mr. Bane, Jonas and Claude managed to escape,” Victor reported regretfully, a hint of disappointment in his eyes. “They should have suffered for what they did.”
“I know.” Jackson, propped up against the bed, his face pale but calm, responded.
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