The deeply affectionate look on Carl's face was extremely touching.

Yet, it failed to reach Amber's anguished heart.

"Your past doesn't matter to me.

Whether you betrayed Mr.

Schmidt...

It doesn't matter because it's you I care about." "It doesn't matter?" Amber scoffed.

"You're loyal to Jameson, yet you say it doesn't matter?" This sounded like a cruel joke to Amber.

She laughed bitterly until her eyes welled up.

"As I've said, it doesn't matter because it's you! Besides, even if Mr.

Schmidt wanted you dead, I have ways to keep you safe!" In his haste, Carl blurted out, "You'll be perfectly safe if you marry me.

I swear, Mr.

Schmidt wouldn't dare do anything to you!" Amber's pupils constricted.

Her sharp mind caught the implication of his words.

wouldn't take action; he had boldly stated that

loyalty to Jameson was evident, but self-preservation was a primal instinct shared by both animals

Jameson's erratic and ruthless behavior, the

probably had hidden vital evidence against

herself to calm

lip until it bled,

she relaxed in Carl's arm, leaning her sweaty forehead on his shoulder as if

heart pounded with emotion as he

said lovingly, "let's

beautiful, with mountains and

can get married

love you deeply, and I promise to

the one who can bring you true

that." A sharp, crushing ache tore through Amber's heart,

a task force to investigate

led a team

large amount of illegal drugs but also

discovered photos and detailed information on several

the gang member from The

Cyrus submitted the evidence.

entire police force prioritized

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