Chapter 758

The expected gunshot never came.

Frederick didn't even open his eyes, just silently waiting for Maurice to pull the trigger.

He didn't need to see to know the look of disbelief Maurice must be wearing.

A pathetic self-deception.

He was threatening his own life, forcing himself to utter words that went against his heart.

All because he had never felt love, nor did he believe that in this world, someone could give up everything for it.

Even their life.

But he was different.

Eighteen years ago, when Marguerite saved his life with a simple loaf of bread, his fate had been irrevocably tied to hers.

His gratitude turned into love over those eighteen years.

Fifteen years spent searching for her, and the last three filled with hate, regret, injury, and pain.

But all those emotions paled in comparison to his love.

So, what was giving up his life for her in the grand scheme of things?

it with open

to stir,

surrounding silence made everyone uneasy, but

Suddenly, he heard an unexpected childish

that a real gun

he turned towards the entrance of

Teresa stood, her face

back! Get out!" he barked, his

pistol and turned towards Teresa, kneelingly opening

don't be scared. Come

to the doorframe,

noticing the

with weapons far more

her voice quivering with tears as she pleaded, "Can you please

be scared of? Come here,

his

broke down into tears, screaming, "No! I won't go! I'm scared! I'm really scared,

ran to him in a panic,

hands gripped his pants tightly, burying her face into his back. Frederick quickly

stunned. He slowly stood

his eyes, allowing Frederick to

he is your

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