John puffed out smoke from his mouth and looked at the dance hall with a colil gaze.
He touched his neck which was still slightly red. His eyes became even colder, and he was even more disheartened.
After following Hugh for so long, John helped Hugh solve many things and made great contributions.
However, what did he get in return?
What John received was Hughâs abuse and dissatisfaction. Just now, he was even pressed to the ground by Hugh in public and almost strangled to death.
Even an ordinary person would be dissatisfied, let alone an expert like John.
âI canât work with an idiotâ
John finished his cigarette, threw the butt on the ground, and left quickly.
Returning to the Zabel Village, Haylan carried Ashlee out of the car.
Just as he was about to go to the villa where Perry stayed, Ashlee suddenly woke up.
She let out a scream and quickly jumped down from Haylanâs arms. She looked around in horror and asked, âWhereâ¦. Where am I? Why did you bring me here?â
Haylan looked at her and explained, âMiss Chace, calm down. This is the Zabel Village, a safe place.
âPerry lives here too. Iâll take you to him now.â
As soon as Perryâs name was mentioned, Ashlee cried out in horror. âNo! I canât do that. Without Jasonâs orders, I canât leave the dance hall. Otherwise, Perry will die.â
âIâm going back to the dance hall. I have to go backâ
As if she was possessed, Ashlee rushed out of Zabel Village in a frenzy Haylan stopped her and said in a deep voice. âYou donât have to be afraid. Jason can never control you anymore. Perry is really here.â
When Haylan left the dance hall just now, he left with Hidden Strength on Jason. As long as the time was up, Jason would definitely die.
Haylan was so ruthless to Haylaris two friends, so Haylan would naturally not spare Jasonâs life.
âYouâre lying. Jason wonât die. I want to go back. Please let me go back.â
Ashleeâs eyes were filled with fear and anxiety. She knelt in front of Haylan and begged in a trembling voice, âMr. Jaber, although I donât know who you are, I beg you. Please let me go.
âIf I leave the dance hall, Jason will send someone to kill Perry.
âMr. Jaber, please.â
After saying that, Ashlee lowered her head in front of Haylan, and Haylan failed to stop her.
âAshlee?â
Just as Ashlee was pleading in pain, a voice suddenly rang out.
When Ashlee heard the familiar voice that she yearned for in her dreams, she felt stunned as if she had gotten an electric shock.
A moment later, she turned around and looked in the direction of the voice, trembling.
Under the street lamp. Noah pushed a wheelchair over.
Perry sat in the wheelchair and looked at Ashlee in surprise. âAshlee, is that you?â
âNoah, hurry up and push me over.â
âPerry⦠Perry?â
When Ashlee saw Perry, her eyes widened, and tears streamed down her face. She muttered to herself, âGreat. Heâs still alive. Heâs still alive. That is great.â
Ashlee was crying and laughing at the same time and seemed to have gone crazy.
Haylan squatted down and helped Ashlee up from the ground. He said, I told you, heâs still alive.
Jason will never hurt you again.
âNow, you can go hug Perry It would have been better if Haylan hadnât said anything. As soon as he said something, Ashlee remembered something and muttered, âNo, I canât see him now. I canât see him yet.â
With that, Ashlee stood up and rushed out like a lunatic.
âAshlee!â
Perry panicked and said hurriedly. âNoah, be quicker. Hurry up and push me over.â
âTm pushing you as fast as I can!â
âBe quicker!â
âBe quicker? Donât you worry about my legs?â
âBut Ashlee is leaving soon. I have to meet her. Noah, hurry upâ
Before Noah could rush over with Perry, Haylan blocked in front of Ashlee. âMiss Chace, Perry truly likes you. Just meet him.â
âI canât. Iâm in such a sorry state, and Iâm covered in wounds. With such an ugly appearance, how can I see him right now?â Ashleeâs face was covered in tears, her eyes filled with fear and guilt.
All these years, she had dreamed of meeting Perry again.
The wonderful wish in Ashleeâs heart supported her to hold back day after day, and it was the only hope in her dark life brought by Jason.
Now, Ashlee finally had a chance to meet Perry.
However, although Ashlee still looked good, she was covered in injuries and was wearing skimpy clothes and heavy makeup. She felt that meeting Perry like this would be embarrassing for Perry.
âActually, thereâs no need for you to feel guilty. Perryâs current situation isnât much better than yours.
His legs were broken. and he canât walk now. He is still undergoing treatment. Itâs his honor that you donât despise him,â Haylan said.
When Ashlee heard that, her body trembled. âYou⦠What did you say?â
She turned around and looked at Perry seriously.
Sure enough, Perry was sitting in a wheelchair, and his legs looked unnatural.
Looking at Perry who was rushing over excitedly, Haylan sighed. âAll these years, Jason has been sending people to torture Perry and doesnât give Perry enough food every day. Perry is so hungry that his face is sallow. After his legs are broken, he is crippled.
âIf I hadnât returned in time, Iâm afraid he would have lost both his legs.
âHe has been missing you all the time. Just like you âNow, itâs time for you to meet each other. I hope you wonât despise him.â
As Haylan spoke, Noah pushed Perry in front of Ashlee.
Noah had run too fast, and he could not stop the wheelchair.
If it wasnât for Haylan stopping the wheelchair, Ashlee would have been sent flying.
âAshlee!â
Arriving in front of Ashlee, Perry unbuckled the seatbelt of the wheelchair and pounced forward.
Perryâs legs hadnât fully healed, and he still couldnât walk. As soon as he stepped out of his wheelchair, he nearly fell to the ground. But he didnât give up and continued to stagger toward Ashlee. He hugged Ashlee tightly, tears streaming down his face. âThatâs great, Ashlee. Itâs so great to see you.â
Perry was crying out of joy.
Perry was so excited that his entire body was trembling. He hugged Ashlee tightly and refused to let go.
âPerryâ¦â
Ashlee trembled when she was hugged. Then, she reacted and hugged Perry tightly.
They reunited after a long separation. Tears streamed down their faces as they hugged each other, unwilling to let go.
Noah panted heavily. He looked at Perry and Ashlee hugging and then at Haylan. Her eyes were filled with confusion. âHow did you bring her back?â
As far as Noah knew, the Amazing Dance Hall was Jasonâs territory, and it was difficult for one to bring Ashlee out from there.
Noah told Haylan that Ashlee was working at the Amazing Dance Hall, and he only wanted Haylan to visit Ashlee. He didnât expect Haylan to act so quickly and bring Ashlee back.
âSince I know the address, I certainly have to bring her back,â Haylan said calmly.
âAre you sure sheâ¦â Noah furrowed his brows.
Haylan pulled Noah aside and said in a low voice, âAshlee has also suffered a lot because of Jason.
What a pitiful couple she and Perry are.â
Then, Haylan told Noah everything that had happened to Ashlee over the years.
âReally?â Noahâs eyes were filled with shock and disbelief.
âItâs true. You can tell just by looking at the burn scars on her arm,â Haylan said.
Noah looked over and saw many burn scars on Ashleeâs arm. He was stunned and couldnât speak for a long time.
Noah never imagined that Ashlee would compromise and suffer such pain in order to protect Perry.
Instead, he misunderstood Ashlee and thought that she was a slut who was willing to sleep with anyone. Recalling what he had said, he felt a strong sense of guilt.
Haylan patted Noahâs shoulder and said in a deep voice, âTell them that after tomorrow, I will think of a way to help Miss Chace remove the scars.â
âArenât you going to stay a little longer?â Noah was surprised to hear Haylanâs words.
Haylanâs expression was solemn as he said, âNo. For some reason, I keep feeling that something bad might happen today, so I have to go home and ensure my familyâs safety.â