"What are you doing here?"

He was aloof the entire time until he saw his beloved Alicia, pulling her into his arms and taking her aside.

"Who said you could come?"

Hadn't she a clue how dangerous things could get? And even dressed as a bodyguard?!

Frederick was furiously mad to see her. He couldn't believe he didn't even notice! Thank God she wasn't hurt! Steve had a gun, and fortunate enough, the bullet misfired at the beams, but things could've gotten uglier if they weren't careful! He didn't even notice she snuck in!

Seeing he was upset, Alicia quickly bowed her head and snuggled in his arms. "I was worried about you guys. I... I've only just come in!"

She had only wanted to stay by his side! And if nothing happened to him, she would've left as quietly as she came!

Remembering the situation they were in, she checked his injured hand. "Look at how red it is. Are you really okay?"

Frederick poked her forehead, feeling both angry and annoyed, but his voice softened. "I'm fine. He just got me a little. Don't leave my side!"

Penny just then, and everyone

walked over from the other side, and things got awkward as everyone looked at each other. None spoke for a long time; only Penny's sob echoed in the space, looking like

"Thank... Thank you!"

the strangle mark on her neck was still clearly visible. The revelation and experience she never imagined would happen left a significant

were high or that Frederick would

as usual, Frederick only held Alicia tighter in

to Christian and Gary and said faintly after

mine! I am selfish; I admit that! But the heavens have arranged such a destiny for me. One I cannot avoid! Penny covered her face with both hands. No

took a couple of steps forward. He pulled out a handkerchief and extended it to her but looked away. In the end, Gary was the one who handed

"Gary, why aren't you saying anything? You're the root cause of

words stunned the floor, and everyone

What was she

said nothing. Meanwhile, Penny looked over at

just like that, we've talked for nearly ten years. I thought he had been willing to talk to me because he knew my feelings for him, but he never stated explicitly. Just when I was about to confess my love for him, he, out of nowhere, told me he had gotten himself a girlfriend, and they'd marry soon! Huh, ridiculous, isn't it? The first time the man I loved talked to me at length was to tell me he was to marry someone else! A gentle, beautiful woman from a wealthy family at that. And they were even very much in love! But I was too lovestruck back then. So much so that I'd be happy just looking at him. I was very full of myself as well, thinking only I knew him best and that he wouldn't be devoted to a woman he met on a blind date. So I gave him my blessing with a smile while waiting foolishly for his misery, waiting for the day he wakes up and

tears streamed down her

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