Chapter 280

Fortunately, Lynn's wound wasn't that serious. After applying some medication and ointment, she took some anti-inflammatory pills. Then, the doctor asked us to leave. On the way back to her place, I couldn't help but sigh. "I'm a man. How could I get you to protect me? You're being way too reckless." "What makes you think you're a man? You're much younger than me. So, you're just a boy," Lynn said. I was speechless. "Where do you see a twenty-year-old 'boy'? You must have a strange idea of what a boy is." Lynn burst out laughing. "It looks like we've got a boy here trying to act like a man! Whatever you say, you're still just a boy. Anyway, thanks. I would've been completely hopeless tonight if it weren't for you." "It's nothing. But why does Maximus keep bothering you?" I asked. Lynn sighed. "Lately, he's been coming around to drink. I happened to have caught his eye. He started asking me to drink with him, but I kept refusing. That's why he's been showing up every day and bothe