Karen gave a reluctant nod and found herself suddenly swept off her feet.

Cradled in Jeffrey's arms, listening to the steady beat of his heart, a question bubbled up inside her.

"Jeffrey."

"Mm?"

"What if... it was me who was poisoned, would you—"

"I would!" Jeffrey cut her off before she could finish, giving Karen his answer, "I can't bear the thought of you leaving before me!"

In the past, he never truly pondered the significance of life.

He simply believed that life and death were predestined, so why worry about it?

But since going through so much, having someone he wanted to protect and love for a lifetime by his side, Jeffrey truly feared the concept of "death"!

The idea of being worlds apart was something he absolutely could not accept.

If Karen were to leave first, he was certain he'd follow her immediately!

you to die..." Karen clung to his neck

was something she found incredibly hard

quickly wrapped his arms around her, "I won't die!

treated with the antidote,

However, her mood...

ate

shed a tear were the only changes in

console her, but it was as if she

fell

walked slowly into the room, cautiously approaching

IV fluids forever." He reached

it, as soon as he let go, it

turned her head, her eyes meeting Everett's, her voice

"Kenneth's... funeral..."

want to go?" Everett hadn't dared

her current condition, he feared she might faint

several times to persuade her not

raspy, but her tone was

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