Chapter 261 Against

Jeanette instinctively looked up. Her eyes went straight to the man approaching. He looked frail, his face pale and worn, like someone who had been sick for a long time. He fixed his piercing gaze on Jeanette. Then he strode over and placed himself in front of Bianca, shielding her with his thin body. He helped Bianca up, jaw clenched as he snapped, "Even if I were to die here tomorrow, I don't need you kneeling down and begging someone on my behalf!" Bianca's eyes immediately reddened. "But Sunny, I want you to live…" At that, a flicker of emotion crossed his eyes. Seeing Bianca so submissive only made Jeanette look even more out of place. Jeanette didn't think much in that moment. She just stared at him, slightly dazed. When his eyes had been closed, there had been nothing remarkable, but now, seeing him alive in front of her, there was an unmistakable sense of warmth. And, perhaps it was her imagination, but his features felt oddly familiar, though she couldn't place where she