Chapter 28
Author: De Castro
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Jake felt the hot soup which poured on his clothes, scald his arm a little. He winced a little in pain and looked at Claire.

“Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry, I…” Claire began panicking, causing the others to look in their direction. Mrs Jenny Larryson ran towards them and covered her mouth in shock.

“I'm fine, don't worry.” Jake forced out a smile on his face as he stared at Claire. Meanwhile,Mrs Jenny Larryson couldn't agree to that fact. She sighted his scalded arms and exclaimed bitterly.

“Oh geez! Take him to the restroom, I'd get first aid.” Mrs jenny spoke as she quickly walked out of the dining room.

“Why can't you be careful!” General Ismael Larryson yelled at his daughter. “ Show him where to clean up.” He ordered and immediately, Claire ushered Jake to the visitor's room.

“It's nothing, I'm alright.” Jake mumbled slowly as he gazed at the worried Claire.

“It's my fault, I was acting clumsy.” Claire said with moist eyes. They finally got to the room and Jake looked around the lar
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