Chapter 25

"No need to fret any longer, my sweet Danary, for Benedict is here to save the day!"

His voice echoed from far down the hallway way before the front door swung open to reveal the owner of the voice. Although he seemed to be overflowing with energy before arriving, his face instantly fell when he caught sight of Rafael and me on the ground right in front of the door.

He paled as his eyes raked across Rafael's unconscious but panting, half-naked figure lying on the ground.

With my hand still soothingly stroking Rafael's hair, I looked up at Mr. Serman with a weak smile and shakily greeted, "T-Thank y-you for c-coming."

His eyes widened as he took in the sight. When he finally came to his senses, he whisper-yelled, "What happened to him?!?"

"F-Fever, but h-he r-refuses to go to the h-hospital."

Mr. Serman pinched the bridge of his nose with a heavy sigh and nodded in understanding.

"C-Can y-you h-help me c-carry him to b-bed?"

His eyes nearly fell out of their sockets as he stared