Billionaire's Match

Chapter 809

Barney felt a pang in his chest and interrupted Angela in a low voice.

"You have parents, and you have a son. If you die, they'll be devastated."

"What about you?" Angela suddenly looked up. The tears shimmering in her eyes softened his resolve at once. His Adam's apple shifted slightly.

"I'd be devastated too. So I don't need you to sacrifice your life for me." Angela shook her head.

"Don't try to comfort me. I know I've brought you nothing but terrible experiences. Don't worry, I won't trouble you again."

you trying to do?" Seeing her so despondent and resigned, Barney grew anxious.

planning to die again?" Angela said nothing. She lowered her head, tears falling in quiet streams. The sight of her vulnerability was almost unbearable. Barney's emotions twisted into a tangled mess. His feelings toward her had become contradictory and complex. The goodwill he had once felt when

fragility she carried clung to his heart like a potent poison, making

again. I'm not lying-if something happens to you, I'll be heartbroken." Barney stood and moved to sit on the edge of her bed. His voice softened once more. He even picked up a tissue and gently wiped the tears from her cheeks. Angela frowned at him, still silent, though her tears continued to fall.

me you'll take care of yourself, all right?" Her voice

you... already decide to give up

lightly pinched

confused too at this stage. As for us... we can take

be so cold to me, okay?" Seeing her helpless expression stirred a protective instinct deep within him.

professional obligation, all he could do