From Ruin She Rose novel Chapter 411

Chapter 411

Austin’s sharp brows drew together in a tight knot. It was as if the knife was stabbing into his own heart.

He could pretty much guess what Emily was about to do, so he didn’t try to stop her. Still, he wished it were his own body taking the blade instead.

It didn’t take long before Emily pulled out a tiny, blood-soaked chip, no bigger than a quarter of a fingernail.

“This is what they’ve been looking for,” Emily gasped. “If we want to destroy St. Gabriel Reform Academy, this might be the key.” With that, she held out the chip toward Austin.

Austin knew how important this chip was, but he didn’t reach out to take it. He didn’t even look at it. Instead, he turned and grabbed the first aid kit, starting to tend to Emily’s wound.

Emily’s gaze softened. “Really, I’m okay. It wasn’t hidden deep, I swear I’m not hurting.”

“There’s no way that doesn’t hurt,” Austin muttered.

The cut was about one inch deep, and it was on the inside of her thigh, the most delicate spot. No way that didn’t hurt.

He worked carefully, his movements gentle and cautious, as if he were handling the most fragile treasure in the world.

The wound was in a private, sensitive place, but Austin’s touch was nothing but pure and respectful. There wasn’t the slightest trace of desire, only a kind of sacred care.

Once he finished tending to the wound, he looked up at Emily, his face serious. “Emily, from now on, you can let go of all that pain from before.

Austin was happy that she didn’t shy away. A bright, sweet smile lit up his face, and his eyes sparkled with joy. “Emily, do you believe I’ll make it pay with my own hands?”

Emily didn’t say a word. She just nodded.

Austin squeezed her hand tighter. “Then just leave everything about St. Gabriel Reform Academy to me, Emily. You can pretend you don’t know a thing, just live your own life.” That way, even if he lost, Emily would still have a backup plan.

Chapter 411

Emily wasn’t stupid. She understood the words he left unsaid. But she didn’t refuse. She knew her own limits.

Emily had been pampered for eighteen years. Even if she had a few tricks up her sleeve, she was nowhere near capable of going up against the academy. The best way she could help Austin was by not getting in his way.