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!

want you to die..." Karen clung to his neck tightly, her tears falling

Kenneth was something

die! I'll never

antidote, her

However, her mood...

hardly ate or drank,

tear were the only changes

times, trying to console her, but

night fell once

the room, cautiously approaching

IV fluids forever." He reached

much he rubbed or warmed it, as soon as he let go, it

turned her head, her eyes meeting

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

Everett hadn't dared to bring up this

he feared she might

several

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

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