Will turned his face to look at Huangfu Jue in the ward and saw the man slightly lift his chin. Will immediately followed Gan Yuan, keeping a distance of about ten steps as they left the emergency room.
This distance allowed him not to disturb their conversation and also to protect Gan Yuan at any time.
Moses didn't even glance at Will as he followed, stopping on one side of the staircase, his gaze deeply fixed on Gan Yuan.
"He might like you, but compared to his country, you mean nothing. Gaia, come back with me. This isn't your world."
"This indeed isn't my world," Gan Yuan replied slowly, lifting her face, her voice soft but firm, "but wherever he is, there I'll be."
The man frowned and growled lowly, "He will only cause you pain."
"Do you remember what you told me the first time I practiced with dumbbells?" Gan Yuan took a deep breath. "Muscles ache because the cells tear, and only through that can the muscles grow stronger."
