Chapter 1429

After the chaos, amidst the charred remains of a forest that had weathered a bombing, only Evan and Gianna remained, accompanied by the distant whirring of two helicopters.

“Go on, leave,” Evan urged.

Gianna stood frozen, her voice a stranded whisper when she finally spoke. “Evan, remember when you said if you didn’t make it back from the Area Opaca, I should just find someone and settle down? Now that you’re out, do you still feel the same?”

Before, Gianna’s words were always laced with a tentative hope, never daring to confess outright.

But now, she shed her reservations, laying her heart bare before Evan.

Evan fet out a heavy sigh, his face a mask of resignation. “I’m a descendant of the Gregorys. Once Yates figures that out, he won’t stop until I’m in his grasp.”

He knew well the ruthless nature of Xavier, who would undoubtedly betray Evan’s identity to Yates at the first opportunity. And with Yates on their trail, Gianna would have no future with him.

As Evan grappled with his thoughts, Gianna reached out, her hand pale and trembling, and seized his wrist. Her eyes were earnest as she gazed at him. “Don’t worry about dragging me down. I chose this. Whatever comes our way, I’m ready.”

Her affection for Evan had deepened over the years, grown so strong that she would follow him into the abyss if he but asked.

her unwavering love. Yet, it was his own fears that held him back.

fly away together. If not, I’ll marry someone else.” Her

ahead and marry,” he said

in Evan’s indifference grew. Reaching the helicopter, she cast one last, hopeless glance his way before climbing aboard.

with the weight of an additional passenger. Evan had

by the fluttering of something like joy, though her expression remained

stern.

wanted me to marry someone else. Why follow me?” she asked.

to her lips before he spoke. “I… I’m afraid of

the mere

taken aback by his candidness, could feel her cheeks warm. “Had you not come aboard,

otherwise, it wasn’t just fear he’d have

me. Let it be your way of asking me

by her boldness, looked everywhere but at her inviting lips. After a tense

What’s your excuse?”

man, admitted, “We’re too familiar. I can’t bring myself to

second, Evan leaned in and brushed

into a smile as she wrapped her arms around his waist, leaning into his embrace.

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