Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 521

"Your leg is fine," Jason said with a smile as he examined her. "It's swollen because the rock you fell on hit a nerve, causing the surrounding muscles to swell. And as for the bruises, they are superficial …" He paused, letting his gaze flick briefly toward Jacob, "and already well taken care of. They will heal before you even notice."

Jacob caught the suggestive tone in Jason's voice but gave no reaction. He simply stood there, hands tucked into his pockets, his expression still cold and unreadable.

Gianna rolled her eyes. "They will definitely heal, but I am sure they will leave a scar for life. Isn't that enough reason to file a complaint against him?"

If Jacob had shown even an ounce of sympathy, she wouldn't have been so persistent —wouldn't have gone this far in threatening legal action. But his unwavering coldness only provoked her further. She wasn't the type to back down easily. He had challenged her pride —and she intended to return the favor.

"It won't," Jason interjected calmly.

Gianna blinked at him, her brows furrowing in confusion.

Jason chuckled softly at her expression. "I mean, the bruises won't leave a scar. You can rest assured."

He reached toward the side table and picked a small, dark vial. "To treat your wounds, Jacob used this medicine —it's a traditional formula that has stayed with the Thorne family for ages now, extremely rare and absurdly expensive. Its key property is that it heals deep tissue injuries without leaving a trace. No marks, no scars."

Gianna looked stunned for a moment, her lips parting slightly in surprise. She didn't expect him to use such a high-end medicine on her.

Why would a cold and brooding man like him be so kind to her?

Wouldn't he instead love to strangle her to death?

She thought he would, but seeing his actions actually standing in contrast to her judgment, she was left dumbfoundedly surprised.

When her eyes met his unknowingly, she quickly masked her real expression. Then, clearing her throat a little, she scoffed. "Still, that doesn't make him innocent."

Arwen chuckled lightly, stepping forward and shaking her head at her friend. "You don't always have to find a way to argue, Anna? And it's also not necessary to win every verbal war. Sometimes, just accepting someone's kindness is easier —and a lot more peaceful."

Before Gianna could shoot back with a retort, Arwen turned to Jacob. "Mr. Thorne, thank you for taking care of my friend. She wouldn't have ended up this safe if you hadn't found her in time."

Then she glanced back at Gianna, her expression soft. "And don't judge her too harshly. She is not always like this. It's just … the two of you didn't exactly meet under the best circumstances."

Jacob's expression shifted —his gaze gentled when he looked at Arwen. With a slight shake of his head, he said, "It's fine. I don't blame her." His eyes flicked briefly to Gianna. "After all, we are not exactly familiar. It doesn't matter."

Gianna's lips twitched in annoyance. "As if I am dying to get familiar with you," she scoffed, crossing her arms.

Jason couldn't help but let out a half-snorted chuckle at that. If Jacob hadn't looked so broody and serious, he wouldn't have bothered to hold back. But in contrast between Jacob's stormy silence and Gianna's sharp tongue was just too much.