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.

had

was evident, but self-preservation was a primal instinct

behavior, the former likely navigated cautiously around

had hidden vital evidence against Jameson

herself to calm down and

until it bled, the metallic taste

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

heart pounded with emotion as

lovingly, "let's go

with mountains and

can get married

you deeply, and I promise to always

can bring

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

formed a task force to investigate

led a team

a large amount of illegal drugs but also various guns and

even discovered photos and detailed information

the gang member from The Ivory

Cyrus submitted the evidence.

force prioritized

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