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Chapter 54 All I Want Is for You to Be Safe
Chapter 54 All I Want Is for You to Be Safe
Chapter 54 All I Want Is for You to Be Safe
Stella struggled to lift her heavy eyelids, and the sensation of every bone in her body being
disassembled and reassembled flooded over her, causing unbearable pain.
Surrounded by white walls, she detected the scent of disinfectant in the air and realized her body and
face were swathed in gauze. What was even more dramatic was that one of her legs was suspended
high up.
She was taken aback, and a large hand extended toward her, its palm's warmth seeping into her heart.
Turning her head, she locked eyes with a man whose profound gaze brimmed with intricate emotions-
worry, annoyance, care, compassion, and self-blame. He mustered a smile, softly stroking her hair. In a
hoarse voice, he said, "You're finally awake."
Stella shifted her body, her head buzzing with confusion. Aside from the pain, she felt an unusual
numbness throughout her body. "What happened to me?"
"Don't you remember?" Liam held her small hand in his palm, gently caressing it.
Her lips were dry, and she felt a burning sensation in her throat. As her consciousness slowly returned,
she recalled everything from that night.
Benjamin and Daniel had conspired to intoxicate her, nudging her closer to Oliver. Subsequently, Oliver
escorted her into his car. Refusing to be manipulated, she swiftly untangled her bag strap, wound it
around the driver's neck, and then…
Stella's emotions surged, and she clenched her fist tightly in agitation.
"It's all right." Liam soothed her softly. "Everything is in the past. You're okay now."
"Darling." She looked at him and gently called out, reaching for him to hold her.
He sat next to her with a smile, assisting her to sit up and tenderly enveloping her in his embrace.
Stella leaned against his warm and solid chest again, listening to the familiar heartbeat. The pent-up
grievances and fears building inside her finally poured out along with her tears.
Liam's heart tightened, and he patted her petite head.
"I'm sorry for being late." He whispered, "Your colleague, Annie, messaged me as soon as she got off
work to inform me of your situation. You sent me several messages afterward, but I didn't see them."
"It's not your fault." She gently pursed her lips. "I should have been more cautious."
"But the workplace is full of deception, and you can't always be prepared for such things."
Stella went quiet briefly, sensing a dull ache in her calf. With a clench in her teeth, her expression
shifted as she gazed at her elevated leg.
"It's a minor fracture." Liam told her, "Other than that, you have some abrasions. You're fortunate it's
not more serious."
"So, I won't be able to walk for a while?" She was stunned.
"Yes." He chuckled. "I'll take care of you in the meantime."
Stella paused for a moment at his mention. As she had previously experienced his culinary skills,
wouldn't she be subjected to bland dishes every day if he were to take care of her?
Smiling helplessly, she wrapped her small hand around his waist and held Liam tighter.
He lowered his head, his expression gradually growing stern. After a silent pause, he lowered his voice
and asked, "Why did you do that?"
"What?"
"Why did you jump out of the car?"
Stella took a deep breath and told Liam the whole story. "At that time, I had drunk quite a bit. If I hadn't
overheard Benjamin and Daniel's conversation, who knows, I might have…"
She bit her lip, her big eyes welling up with tears.
"In that situation, my only choice for self-preservation was to jump out of the car. I couldn't simply sit
there and wait for fate, allowing Oliver to take me to a hotel, could I?"
"But do you realize how dangerous it was for you to strangle the driver from behind and leap out of a
moving car like that? What if you had ended up fatally injured from the fall?!"
Stella's heart thumped, and she gazed up at Liam. His eyes were intense and solemn, their ink-black
depths exuding a touch of coldness. Though typically composed and not prone to jesting, he rarely
appeared this stern.
She felt wronged. Was it wrong of me to use such a method to protect myself?
Gazing at him, she pouted and murmured, "Do you actually want me to end up in a hotel with another
man?"
His voice was low. "I just want you to be safe!"
Stella fell into silence, her heart pounding rapidly. No matter what happened, he only wished for me to
be safe.
A warmth surged in her heart, and her petite hand gently grasped onto Liam's.
"Silly." His tone carried a trace of reproach. "Is your chastity more important than your life?"
Without any hesitation, she vigorously nodded her head twice.
"Why you…"
Liam glared at Stella, but the woman flashed him a silly and innocent smile.
Feeling helpless, he sighed deeply and looked at her with seriousness, emphasizing each word as he
said, "Remember, no matter when, your life is the most important thing."
"The feudal era ended long ago, and a woman's innocence isn't crucial. Besides, I'm not someone who
places much importance on such matters."
He held her petite hand and locked his gaze with hers, his voice low and each word resonating deeply
within her heart. "I only care about you. I want you to be safe. When you face danger, don't confront it
directly. As long as you can protect your life, everything else can be negotiated. Do you understand?"
Although Stella did not entirely agree, she still smiled and nodded to reassure Liam.
"Fortunately, nothing serious happened this time," he remarked with a meaningful expression. "But
what about those two ringleaders of yours? Do you plan to let them off so easily?"
"Absolutely not!" Her immediate reaction to their mention was a surge of resentment. However, as she
contemplated her emotions further, she realized it was merely an impulsive burst of anger.
Benjamin held a stake in the company, and Daniel was in a relationship with his niece. She, on the
other hand, was just an ordinary employee. How could she possibly take any significant action against
them?