Chapter 108: Gotten Numb +5 Pearls

Hayden was surprised by Isabella's seriousness; it was unusual. However, given her statement, he had no choice but to issue a public response.

When Isabella looked back, she saw both brothers watching her.

"What?" Isabella asked, uncomfortable.

"You're actually this upset?" Christopher asked, surprised.

"Huh? I'm not upset," Isabella replied, confused.

Christopher chuckled awkwardly, rose, and left. Alexander looked at Isabella and said, "Don't be upset."

"I'm really not upset!" Isabella exclaimed, exasperated. "Ugh, it's so infuriating! I've already said I'm not upset! I'm not the one who got hurt! It's just not fair that someone gets special treatment because of their age! She hurt you—a massive wound, exposed flesh, stitches were needed, and so much—" Alexander's lips curved into a slight smile.

Shortly after, a phone notification broke the silence. Isabella checked her phone and saw a post from her agency on Twitter. Their firm stance echoed Isabella's sentiments, emphasizing that the injured person was a close family member. The entertainment industry had likely endured too many guilt trips from young fans. Therefore, even their firm stance surprisingly drew little criticism; many even supported them.

Maverick, whose fan was involved, found himself in hot water. Many of his fans were present and received no explanation, only the embarrassment caused by their peer. Yet, Maverick didn't step forward. They didn't blame Isabella and Christopher; even biased fans knew this wasn't Team A-list's fault. Maverick's inappropriate actions were solely to blame.

His fans were furious. Fan sites shut down, and fan leaders threatened to withdraw support, demanding an explanation from Maverick.

Finally, Maverick posted a live stream announcement on Twitter. Hendrick and Mirabelle shared the post; the trio stated they would clarify everything during the live stream. 982%

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Isabella and company had returned home. She had barely settled when she saw the live stream announcement. She was about to watch when she received a message from Selena. Returning home, Alexander, his arm in a sling, needed help with undressing and bathing. The butler was absent, so he called his father. "My back aches; I need to rest. Ask your wife for help." Christopher had gone to find Ver, leaving them reliant on his young nephew, Callahan. Before they could reach him, there was a knock.

Isabella stood at the door, awkwardly holding her phone. "Mom asked me to come help you," she said.

I certainly didn't come here to help Alexander undress and bathe! I absolutely came here to repay a favor! Alexander was speechless at her inner thoughts.

Inside the bathroom, the shower ran. Alexander's injured right hand was wrapped in cling film. His expensive clothes had been cut at the sleeve, making Isabella's task easier. Layer by layer, she removed his clothing, revealing a toned physique. A hint of a smile played on Isabella's lips.

Would you consider this a blessing in disguise? But this blessing came from Alexander's misfortune, though. Oh dear, am I being too wicked for thinking this way? Hehehe!

Leaning against the sink, Alexander looked down, his ears reddening from Isabella's internal monologue. Outwardly, she was professional, but inwardly, she was excited, appraising him.

This neckline, this Adam's apple… Alexander's throat bobbed.

These collarbones, these shoulders… Alexander inhaled sharply, his collarbones tensing.

Would kneeling on these abs cause a knee ache, I wonder! And that Apollo's belt… If only I could touch them… Alexander felt a chill, his body uncomfortable. He uncontrollably imagined Isabella doing so, feeling he was losing his mind. Embarrassed, he looked up to scold her, but never met her gaze.

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The steam highlighted his physique: broad shoulders tapering to a narrow waist. Oh, my…

Alexander thought, I'm numb, completely numb. We're married, aren't we? We didn't meet through some strange circumstances, right?

Alexander, you truly are a sight for sore eyes. You're even more pleasing to the eye than all the eye candies in the short videos I've saved in my video collection!

Huh… What kind of videos have you been collecting?

Is there anyone who could possibly understand how this atmosphere feels? I want to capture this moment on camera and share it with my besties so we can all enjoy this beautiful view together! Alexander was taken aback. You're surprisingly generous!

Up next is… Oh, dear… Should I sneak a peek? I've never seen anything like it before. No, no, no, I'd better not. It's just too weird!

Alexander suddenly understood her "weird." A certain level of embarrassment should eliminate further feeling. They were husband and wife; this point was inevitable. However, Alexander lost his composure, stiffening and moving aside.

"I can handle things from here. You may leave now."

Hmm… Fair enough, I guess. We're only a couple in name, so how could he possibly dare to be fully naked in front of me? Huh? He seems quite nervous, though. Should I seize the opportunity to tease him a bit? I could pretend to help enthusiastically, create a bit of a fuss…

Alexander, blushing, stood, feigning composure. His voice hoarse, he said, "Aren't you supposed to be watching the live stream? You better get to it. Otherwise, you'll miss all the excitement."

Oh, that's right! The juicy gossip! How could I have forgotten? Has it already started? It's starting!

Isabella immediately left, casually advising, "Don't let the wound get wet. I'll be right outside, so just call out to me if anything!" She dashed out.

Alexander wondered if he should be relieved she hadn't seen him fully undressed, or helpless that his wife cared more about gossip. Unbeknownst to him, a group of people watched their front door.

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They wondered if Isabella had helped Alexander bathe and if things had progressed. They heard Isabella's inner thoughts.

Start from the beginning! What was said at the start of the live broadcast? Let me check! So, they actually apologized together, admitting they chose the script and it had nothing to do with their manager! They even claimed that the rumors spread by those marketing accounts were false! The Quirk family was confused.

Wait a minute… Live streaming?

Their attention shifted. They took out their phones, found seats, and watched the live stream.

The happiness of my family? I'll worry about that later!

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