Chapter 1575

Although Cillian could stand, his legs were still recovering, and his steps were slow. He walked step by step up to Nicola and pulled her into a tight embrace. "I'm glad you're back!" He had received the news later than Charles and the others, so he hadn't been able to join the rescue mission on the island. Still, he knew how dangerous the past few days had been. Nicola was nearly killed by the thugs in the lakeside park. If Charles hadn't risked his life to save her, Cillian feared he would've only been able to see her lifeless body. This time, Charles had rushed to the island to bring her back despite being gravely injured. In some way, Cillian was grateful to Charles for saving Nicola. It was natural that Nicola would be moved and even softened toward Charles after he repeatedly sacrificed himself for her. "Cillian, I-I'm… sorry," she stammered. Her tongue had recovered slightly, but her words were still unclear. Cillian had heard about how she had bitten her tongue in an att