CHAPTER 164

Alexander's injuries were not light. He had been relying on medication, strong willpower, and his robust physique to endure until now. With Avery by his side, the crisis was temporarily averted, and he finally relaxed completely, feeling the pain and fatigue wash over him. He leaned softly against Avery's shoulder and whispered, "Miss Carter, I'm going to sleep for a bit. Wake me if something comes up."

Avery reached around his shoulder and gently patted his short hair as if soothing a big cat. "Go ahead and sleep. With me here, everything's fine."

Alexander closed his eyes and smiled. "Thank you…"

After trekking through the dangerous rainforest for so many days, even with a "Guardian" on watch and a versatile backpack for protection, Alexander had always been in light sleep, waking at the slightest rustle. But now, as soon as he shut his eyes, he fell asleep. A smile still lingered on his lips, like a child lost in a beautiful dream.