StarNovelBut physical appearance was the Least of Marco's worries at this time.
He reached out his trembling hands and carefully pulled Loraine out of the car. He then wrapped his arms around her body.
“You are safe now. Don't be afraid, Loraine!” Leaning against Marco's chest, Loraine felt safe. She heaved a sigh of relief as she drifted into unconsciousness again.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIn a trance, she saw Marco leaning over and checking on her as he called her name several times.
Worry was written all over his bloodied face as if he was so concerned about her.
For some weird reason, Loraine felt butterflies in her stomach. Her heart also skipped a beat.
Suddenly, she heard a slight hiss.
Her drowsiness disappeared in a split second. She shouted at the top of her Lungs.
“Run! The car is about to explode!” Before she finished speaking, Marco lifted her and ran to hide behind his car.
He wrapped his arm around her, shielding her away from what was to come without sparing a thought.
A deafening sound suddenly rocked the entire bridge. The next second, a huge flame went up the sky.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAngela's Library The Bugatti was blown off! Loraine couldn't hear a thing after the blast. Her head just kept ringing. But once she felt the warmth of Marco's embrace, she soon heard his thumping heartbeat.
Marco was embracing her like a caring mother would do to her child.
It took a while before Loraine recovered from the blast. She looked around and found that the whole place was covered with ashes and many burning parts of what used to be a pink Bugatti. There was also a strong burning smell in the air.
“Marco, it's over now. Get up.”
Loraine pushed Marco hard, but he didn’t budge or SIRT She soon puree histBre hing was becoming weaker and weaker. Suddenly, her heart sank. She screamed, “Marco! What's wrong? Answer me!” When Loraine put her ear to Marco's lips, she heard his low voice.
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Loraine breathed a sigh of relief. To hide her panic, she RugheddMared’ I away, and fred fo get up.
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