Love in the Limelight

Chapter 84

She never thought love could be so twisted and sick. Every time she rejected him, he’d trap her, scare her, and torment her in all sorts of ways.

But she always had the pocket knife Rickon gave her for self-protection. Even though Hal had tormented her, he gained nothing from it, not even so much as touching her hand, and almost got himself stabbed by her in the process.

After that, the Cornett family didn’t dare let Hal mess with her again.

They all feared their precious son would accidentally get himself killed by her.

So, when Hal showed up that day, she was a bit surprised.

“Astrid, don’t be like this.” Astrid’s hate-filled gaze scared Hal. He tried to grab Astrid’s hand, but she just grabbed his arm and flipped him over her shoulder.

Hal’s bodyguards hadn’t even reacted yet, and Hal was already flat on his back.

His face turned even paler, with beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

to move towards Astrid, he suddenly yelled, “Back off! Don’t you dare lay a finger on my

the room were too

stared at Astrid, itching to tear her

and

happened to him, they’d be done

cough…” Hal started coughing violently due to his agitation, soon coughing up a mouthful of blood. “Astrid, don’t leave me. Pity me; accompany

lips pursed, “Affection can’t be given out of

like me? Because of that incident? I’ve apologized to you!” Hal’s body was already exhausted from the long

all that? If your dad wasn’t so nice to me, I would have

made up her mind and said, “You know I’m dying. A dying man doesn’t care about the consequences. Are you sure you want to gamble with me? Your brothers adore you

insane!” Astrid shouted. The bodyguards quickly stepped in front of her, fearing

and a satisfied smile appeared on his face, “Unless you get married and have children,

knowing Hal was

She said, “Funny you should mention that. I’m already married and have