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!

clung to his

Kenneth was something she found incredibly hard to

die! I'll never die; I'll always be by

treated with the antidote, her vital signs began

However, her mood...

ate

shed a tear were the only changes in

to console her, but it was as

night fell once

the room, cautiously approaching

forever." He reached out, grasping her

as soon

slightly turned her head, her eyes

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

Do you want to go?" Everett hadn't dared to bring

feared she

had already tried several times to persuade

want to go." Dorothy's voice was still raspy, but her tone was determined,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255