Chapter 1131


    Chapter 1131


    Vicky knew Valencia’s apology was hardly sincere; it was just a way to brush things aside. However,


    what confused her was how Lincoln convinced Valencia to even apologize.


    With this in mind, Vicky asked, “May I ask what Lincoln said to you that made youe and apologize


    to me?”


    Valencia nced at her and softly replied, “You are quite astute to guess that Lincoln spoke on your


    behalf.”


    “It must be more than just intercession. What did he do?”


    Valencia looked at Vicky for a moment, then suddenly smiled. “That’s right. For your sake, Lincoln even


    defied his mother… It’s the first time I’ve seen him go to such lengths for a woman.” Despite her smile,


    her gaze was cold. “Lincoln was afraid that I’d hurt you again, so he insisted on moving to his


    grandfather’s ce to protect you. He said he’ll bear your responsibility and be punished in your ce.


    His gunshot wound hasn’t fully healed, and the rash on his face hasn’t subsided after all this time… He


    can’t withstand this kind of torment…” Valencia grew colder as she spoke. “He’s using his life to protect


    you. What more can I do to him?”


    Lincoln was the son she had raised since childhood, and her emotional investment in him was different


    from her feelings toward Tyler.


    No mother in the world would heartlessly gamble with her son’s life.


    Valencia continued, “I had no choice but to agree, but I also made a demand of him. He cannot cancel


    the engagement with Avery for the time being. During this period, Avery will stay with us to take care of


    him and, incidentally, foster their rtionship.” She did not hide anything and revealed all the truth to


    Vicky. “However, I request that you keep your distance from Lincoln in the future. I’ll say it again: You’ll


    never marry into our family!”


    Vicky fell silent for a while and replied coldly, “I’ve received your apology, so you may leave now.”


    Valencia took out a bottle of ointment from her bag and enviously said, “This is the ointment Lincoln


    had someone prepare for you overnight after he learned about your injury… He asked me to give it to


    you.”


    Vicky looked at the tube of ointment in Valencia’s hand and silently epted it. “Please thank the


    Second Young Master for me.”


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    Valencia snorted coldly. “That won’t be necessary. Just heal your face quickly so Lincoln won’t worry


    about you all the time.”


    After Vicky finished bathing that night, she applied the ointment Lincoln sent to her face, and the cool


    sensation eased the burning pain on her face. i


    As Vicky had delicate skin and Valencia’s strikes had been harsh, leaving her face swollen and red, the


    imprint of Valencia’s five fingers was clearly visible.


    After applying the ointment, the pain and swelling subsided to some extent.


    Vicky looked at her reflection in the mirror, hesitated,


    [The ointment is very effective. Thank you.]


    Lincoln had likely been waiting for her message, as he replied almost instantly.


    [Good to know you like it.]


    Vicky needed to express her gratitude but knew she needed to keep her distance from Lincoln.


    After reading his message, she stopped replying, but a few minutester, her phone vibrated once


    again from another message.


    [Vicky, I’m close to getting all the arrangements in ce to get you out of this country. Just bear with


    me for a while longer. I will get you out of here once Tyler lets his guard down.]


    Vicky perked up upon reading the message, but just as she was about to reply, a hand reached over


    and snatched her phone away.


    Stunned, she looked up.