Chapter 1225

Robert didn't dodge, but the bullet didn't hit him.

It grazed past his ear, drawing blood.

But through that action, Robert figured out something. "You didn't tell her, did you? You're such a coward. If Debra found out that your love for her isn't what she imagines, would she still love you?"

With every word Robert uttered, Marion's gaze grew colder.

Unfazed, Robert pressed on, "I heard Mrs. Houston is picky when it comes to relationships. If she knew that the love between you two over the past year was nothing but a joke, do you think she'd kick you out of her world and hate you for the rest of her life?"

"You really have a death wish." Marion's face lost every trace of humor.

One of the men nearby quickly stepped forward, grabbing Marion's arm. "Sir, don't fall for it. He's trying to provoke you. If he dies, we'll never find out who's behind all this."

Marion's face was icy. Robert knew that was his true nature. He was born without emotions, sympathy, and empathy.

Medically speaking, people like him suffered from emotional detachment

syndrome, a condition where they lacked feelings and couldn't form emotional connections. They didn't have the capacity for love.

...

woke up and looked around the room. Marion was nowhere

"Marion?" she called out.

There was no response.

on the lamp, accidentally knocking over a glass on the

glass tipped over, shattering on the floor. Bending down to pick up the pieces, she suddenly felt a

first-aid kit, she

on.

steps, she found the living room bathed in a dim, warm light,

she hadn't turned it off earlier, but she decided

remembered Barton mentioning that the first-aid

room.

you looking for?" A

spun around and

und and saw Andrew

kitchen door.

not sitting

Andrew asked, amused by

usual white shirt, looking like he hadn't

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