08:22 Chapes 11 Chapter 13 Immediately after , the man holding the dagger was kicked hard in the chest , sending he sprawling to the ground in a sorry state , letting out a miserable scream Jillian heard the scream and opened her eyes in shock . The assailant who had hurt people had already been subdued . Directly above her , a man dressed in gray casual clothes was gripping the dayger with has bare hand . The sharp blade had sliced open his palm , the wound so deep that bone was visible Meeting Jillian's gaze , he immediately gave her a reassuring smile and said , " Don't be afraid , it's all right now . " Jillian stared at him in a daze . Tanya and the little girl's mother both rushed over in tears , repeatedly expressing their thanks . Tanya anxiously checked Jillian for injuries , and only after confirming there were none did she breathe a sigh of relief , pulling Jillian into her arms and murmuring , " Thank goodness you're all right . " She soothed Jillian as if she were a child , making Jillian feel a bit shy , but also warm inside She whispered , " Mom , I'm fine , don't be scared . She gently patted Tanya's back , and only then did Tanya's emotions gradually calm down . Jillian looked at the man . Although she had been working hard to learn French , her spoken language was still a bit awkward . She racked her brains to thank him in French : " Thank you for saving me . Your wound looks serious , you should get it treated right away , " The man smiled and introduced himself , " I heard you talking just now . I'm also American . My name is Alasdair Hartley . " 08:22 Chapter 13 Jillian looked at him with delight . " My name is Jillian Channing ! Thank you so much ! " Alasdair chuckled , " Don't mention it . You saved a little girl yourself , didn't you ? " The hospital's doctors and nurses finally reacted and began to urgently treat the wounds of those injured . Since Alasdair was injured because of her , Jillian didn't care about her own face and followed him closely . With Alasdair's hand injured and inconvenient , the doctor wrote a prescription . Jillian immediately took it , rushing to pay the medical bills and running around to help . Alasdair watched her busy and eager figure , a smile lingering in his eyes . Meanwhile , Tanya , standing to the side , sized up Alasdair . The man was tall and slender , with strikingly handsome features . But after spending a short time with him , it was clear that he was well - mannered . Not to mention , he was extremely kind , risking his own safety in a moment of crisis to save Jillian . When the two of them stood together talking , they looked like a perfect match . A man like this is truly suitable for her daughter ! The more Tanya looked at him , the more satisfied she became . Jillian didn't notice Tanya's unusual gaze , busying herself helping Alasdair with his wound care . Although her spoken language wasn't great , she didn't shy away from her responsibilities and worked hard to do her part . After the treatment was finished , Alasdair looked at her slightly flushed cheeks from all the running around and said proactively , " I'm all set here . You should go take care of your own things . " After all , anyone coming to the hospital must have something important to do . Jillian took the initiative to exchange contact information with him : " You got hurt because of me . If you need anything , contact me anytime . Please don't hesitate . " 08:22 Chapter 13 284 wooxhers Alasdair looked down at her , his expression deep , and gave her a gentle smile . " Don't worry , I won't hesitate . " Only then did Jillian leave with Tanya , arm in arm . She quickly went for an examination . Fortunately , Arthur hadn't been completely ruthless- her face was cut , but it wasn't beyond repair . The doctor said that after surgery , the scar on her face would gradually disappear , it would just take some time . Jillian was overjoyed and quickly scheduled the surgery . After leaving the hospital , she messaged Alasdair , arranging to pick him him to the hospital when he needed his bandages changed . up and accompany After all , Alasdair had saved her life and was from the same country as her . Jillian felt deeply grateful to him . With time , the two of them became good friends . Jillian gradually adapted to the pace of life in France . After the scar on her cheek healed , she found a job as a designer . When she was job hunting , Jillian was extremely glad that she hadn't given up her career just because Arthur had made money . It was only when her pregnancy symptoms became too severe that she applied for resignation . Her years of work experience back home also helped her quickly find a new job in France . Jillian's life was peaceful and smooth , except for the growing feeling that ... Alasdair seemed to have different feelings for her . After work , Jillian arranged to have dinner with Alasdair , hoping to find a way to talk things through with him . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!