Returning With A Thousand Favors

Chapter 501

In reality, Jessica was not sleepy at all.

Jessica felt like she had been asleep for a long, long time. However, Jessica didn’t know how to face Peter yet. Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

Therefore, Jessica could only sleep to escape.

Just as he had said, Peter remained by Jessica’s side.

When he was sure that Jessica’s breathing became longer, Peter stood up and walked to the window.

Peter called Marina in a low voice and informed Marina that Jessica was awake.

Marina appeared in the laboratory an hour later.

Since she was no longer alone with Peter, Jessica opened her eyes.

“Marina… Jessica’s voice caused Marina’s heart to tremble.

“I’m here. Marina grabbed Jessica’s hand,

Jessica’s eyes were slightly red.

The moment Jessica jumped off the cliff, Jessica really thought that she would never see Marina again.

Marina also felt her own emotions fluctuate, yet Marina only smiled and patted Jessica’s hand.

“You don’t have to say anything. I understand.

“The most important thing for you now is to recuperate and get better. Didn’t you say before you left that you would come to my side to help me when you came back?

“You know, I’ve always been short of a secretary. Simon has Gavin by his side, and now there’s Carter.

“Simon doesn’t have to do anything himself. It’s different for me. I don’t have anyone I can use.

“That is why you have to get better. I’m still waiting for you to be my secretary. Marina’s voice was gentle but strong.

“Alright, I’ll get better soon!” Jessica nodded heavily when she heard this.

Marina could not help but reveal a sincere smile on her face.

It was great that Jessica could still come back!

The room fell silent.

After Jessica’s emotions calmed down a little, Marina Bailey told Jessica about the changes in her body.

Jessica had never come into contact with such matters before.

Therefore, even after a long time, Jessica still could not completely digest this matter.

“I’m only telling you because I want you to be mentally prepared. The impact on you isn’t too great. As long as you inject the inhibitor on time, it won’t affect your body a lot.” Marina looked at Jessica and comforted her.

Jessica nodded.

Then, Jessica thought of something else.

“If my body undergoes a mutation, does that mean that my strength has also increased?” Jessica looked at both her hands.

“There will indeed be an improvement, but I don’t recommend you use this power because it will accelerate the burning of your cells.

“In other words, every time you use this power, you are actually shrinking your lifespan, Marina explained.

When Jessica heard this, she retracted her hand at once in disappointment.

“I thought I’d profited from this disaster and become a powerful superhero.”

This way, Jessica could also learn some combat techniques.

In the future, when Jessica encountered any dangerous situations, she would not be helpless.

Jessica could even protect Marina Bailey.

When Marina heard this, she smiled and rubbed Jessica’s head.

“How can there be so many superheroes in this world? Besides, in my heart, you’re still a hero without these powers!”

“How can there be a superhero as weak as me?” Jessica mumbled.

“But you used your own strength to wake Peter up.” Marina’s red lips parted as she spoke.

10:436

When Jessica heard Peter’s name, the expression in Jessica’s eyes could not help but flicker.

However, Jessica quickly calmed down.

“That was the only executive decision I could make under those circumstances. I can’t just watch everyone die.” Jessica lied through her teeth.

“Are you sure that’s the only reason for your decision? Don’t you want Peter to live?” Marina asked.

Jessica’s hands tightened into fists beneath the blanket.

Jessica’s eyes also wandered away.

“Of course. Although Jessica’s answer was still affirmative, Marina could guess what Jessica was thinking.

“Jessica. Peter’s body has also mutated.” Marina thought for a moment before saying.

“What did you say?” Jessica immediately looked up when she heard this.

“Back then…” Marina explained Peter’s situation to Jessica.

“Peter’s condition is worse than yours, and the previous inhibitors no longer have any effect on him.

“Right now, Peter’s body is burning rapidly. I don’t know if I can solve his problem. The only thing I can do now is to try my best not to let Peter use those powers.

“Jessica, people only live for a few short decades.

“And within this time, we don’t know when something would happen.

“I know there are things you may never get over in your heart, but I hope that after this incident, you can see clearly what’s most important to you.

“I don’t want you to regret your choice one day.”

The room fell silent again.

Marina had already left.

However, Jessica’s mind kept replaying what Marina had said.

Regret?

Jessica silently asked herself in her heart.

The moment she jumped off the cliff with the scar–faced man in her arms, Jessica was actually determined to die.

As she slowly fell from the cliff, Jessica did harbor a trace of regret.

Jessica didn’t have the time to tell Peter she had forgiven him.

Jessica had yet to truly experience this world.

Jessica also wanted to have a real home.

Then, Jessica would give birth to two children and watch them slowly grow up.

Jessica wanted her children to be surrounded by the world’s purest sincerity and love.

Jessica didn’t want them to be like hier, an existence that could be abandoned at will by this world.

Marina was right. No one knew when an accident would happen.

For example, Jessica had never thought that there would be such a calamity in her life.

Just as Jessica began to get agitated, the door was pushed open from the outside.

It was Peter.

“I saw Marina leave. Are you alright?” Peter looked at Jessica, slightly worriedly. Ever since Jessica came back, Peter had been unable to let Jessica out of his sight. As long as he could not see Jessica for a moment, Peter’s heart would become uneasy.

Upon hearing Peter’s voice, Jessica looked up at him.

Jessica did not speak for a long time.

“What’s wrong?” Peter asked in confusion.

“Was there something on his face?” Peter thought.

“Am I disturbing you?” Peter asked carefully.

However, Jessica remained silent.

To Peter, Jessica’s reaction seemed to be a tacit acknowledgment of what he had just said.

Peter couldn’t hide the defeat in his eyes.

Still, Peter quickly suppressed it.

“I’ll leave you to it then. I won’t disturb you anymore. I’ll stand guard outside the door. You can call me if anything happens.”

Peter turned and got ready to leave.