Chapter 267 After the Encore
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The concert ran from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., each wave of excitement crashing higher than the last.
Even after the final song, the crowd refused to leave their seats.
“Thank you, everyone,”
The members of Avery Band bowed in unison to the audience.
Some fans were already crying from the sheer emotion.
“This is insane. Are fans always this intense now?” Cameron looked shocked.
“What’s so insane about it? Every member of Avery Band is insanely talented. They’ve earned the right to be worshipped,” Ysabel immediately jumped to defend her idols.
“Alright, you all head back first. I’m waiting for Tessa,” Landon cut in, tired of their chatter.
Right now, all he wanted was to see Tessa–his dazzling, unstoppable Tessa.
“Let’s go. Stop hovering like third wheels,” Hudson said, rounding up the others.
“Uncle Landon, can I wait with you for Tessa?” Ysabel looked hopeful. She had so much she wanted to gush about after the concert, and she really didn’t want to leave just yet.
“It’s late. That concert ran four and a half hours. You think Tessa still has the energy to chat?”
Ysabel paused. True–Tessa wasn’t even awakened as a werewolf yet. She’d gone straight on stage with zero preparation and carried the whole show. She must be exhausted by now.
With a bit of disappointment, Ysabel nodded. “Right. I’ll head back, then. Uncle Landon, take good care of Tessa.”
Seeing her reluctant expression, Nathaniel reached out and gently took her hand, pulling her into his arms so she wouldn’t get jostled by the crowd.
Ysabel’s face turned bright red.
“Nathaniel, I can walk on my own.”
But Nathaniel didn’t let go.
“There are too many people, and the fans are a little nuts. I’ll let go once we’re out of the crowd.”
He said it so matter–of–factly that she couldn’t really argue without making it awkward.
So Ysabel stayed tucked in his arms as they carefully made their way through the crowd.
With him shielding her like that, and his usually stoic expression so serious, Ysabel felt her heart start to race for no reason…
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Chapter 267 After the Encore
Only to find Avery and the others waiting outside for her.
Steven’s hand still hadn’t been treated.
“Tessa, you were amazing tonight,” Steven said, practically vibrating with excitement.
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No matter how much time had passed, she was still the same old Tessa. Whatever she set her mind to, she would always pull it off flawlessly.
But when she saw how swollen and bruised his hand looked, Tessa frowned.
“Why haven’t you gone to the hospital yet?” she asked sharply.
Hadn’t she already told him to go find Samuel? Did he think those hands of his were disposable or what?
“It’s nothing. I can go tomorrow.” Steven scratched his head with his uninjured hand.
He hadn’t seen her perform in so long, and he couldn’t bear to leave. He just wanted to watch a little longer… and before he knew it, the night was already over.
“Don’t worry, Tessa. I’ll take him in tomorrow,” Avery promised.
Most of the hospital staff had already clocked out. Even if they were famous, they couldn’t just drag doctors out of bed in the middle of the night.
“You’re going now,” Tessa said coldly, leaving no room for argument.
And this whole thing–whoever was behind it–she would get to the bottom of it.
She wasn’t letting this slide.
“You guys head back. I’ll take Steven to the hospital.”
Without waiting for discussion, Tessa grabbed Steven and started walking off.
Avery tried to follow, but one of the other members stopped him.
“Captain, you know how Tessa is. Once she’s made up her mind, no one can change it. Besides, you’re the face of the band now. A lot of fans would recognize you at the hospital. It’d only cause more trouble.”
Avery knew they were right–but that didn’t make him any less anxious.
Landon got Tessa’s call and had already brought the car around. They were using the VIP exit, so there weren’t too many people around.
When he saw her walking over with a teenage boy, Landon didn’t say anything.
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