Chapter 111 The Underground Palace

• Echo just smiled at him. She didn't want to stand off to the side doing nothing.
• Seeing Ryan's bloodstained clothes unsettled her. Normally, an injury like this wouldn't matter—it was a small thing for someone as tough as Ryan. But knowing he got hurt because of her gnawed at her. Before she could even process those feelings, her hand had already landed on his arm.
• Ryan gave her a brief glance, his expression unreadable. Then, without a word, he turned away, quietly intertwining his fingers with hers.