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 tightly, her tears

of Kenneth was something she

won't die! I'll never die; I'll always be

with the antidote,

However, her mood...

ate or

shed a tear were the

to console her, but it was

night fell

the room, cautiously

something. You can't live on IV fluids forever." He reached out, grasping her

much he rubbed or warmed it, as soon as he

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

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

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

feared she might faint

Jeffrey had already tried several times to

Dorothy's voice was still raspy, but her tone was determined, "Let

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