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.

he had boldly stated that Jameson wouldn't have the audacity to do

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

and ruthless behavior, the former likely navigated cautiously around the

had hidden vital evidence against

forced herself to calm down and regain her

it bled, the metallic

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

with emotion as he held her

lovingly, "let's go

beautiful, with mountains and

can get

you deeply, and I promise to always keep

one who can bring you true

sharp, crushing ache tore through Amber's heart, leaving it in

week later, the police formed a task force

a team

only a large amount of illegal drugs but

photos and detailed information

gang member from The

Cyrus submitted the evidence.

entire police force

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