Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Chapter 560 You Should Be Dead

The moment Taylor learned Anna had a heart condition, he nearly broke down. In his eyes, she had already suffered enough—unable to reunite with her family in this lifetime and now, she had to deal with an illness like this.

This was his fault. He had wanted Anna to live a good life, to at least learn how to protect herself.

He had wanted to teach her everything he could, but in the end, he had only hurt her.

If he hadn't pushed her to go skydiving, she wouldn't have been put under that kind of stress.

When Anna saw the guilt written all over his face, she simply smiled and shrugged it off. "Taylor, don't worry. I'm fine. Medical technology is so advanced nowadays— even if I have a condition, it can be treated. There's bypass surgery, heart transplants ... It's not the end of the world. Look at me, I'm still here, aren't I?"

She didn't blame him at all. Instead, she was the one offering him comfort.

Taylor, thinking about everything he was about to do to the Sanders family, couldn't hold back anymore. He pulled her into his arms, his voice hoarse as he whispered, "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."

Anna, ever the optimist, patted his back. "My dad had a heart condition too, and he managed it just fine all these years. I don't have to deal with business or social events like he does, so you don't have to worry about me. I'll be okay, I promise. Don't be sad."

Anna was so pure.

At that moment, Taylor made a vow-he would protect her for the rest of his life. He would never let anything happen to her.

From then on, he cut out all athletic activities from her schedule, leaving only the essential arts courses.

Even her academic workload was reduced. Her condition wasn't stable. The doctors had warned that as she aged, her heart would weaken. She had to avoid any kind of emotional or physical stress.

Even if she received a transplant, there was a risk her body would reject it, which could shorten her lifespan even further.

Taylor threw himself into studying cardiology, hoping that one day, he might be able to help her.

At the same time, he prepared for the worst-beginning his search for a compatible heart donor for Anna.

If that day ever came, at least he wouldn't be caught unprepared.

He wanted her to grow up carefree, but the moment their paths had crossed, fate had already set its course.

Some things were simply unavoidable.

Meanwhile, Wisteria had undergone years of rigorous training and countless

trials. Now, the Carlyns were finally ready to execute their revenge plan.

turned 15. Taylor

young woman. With the help

cheerful, lively, and just as affectionate as

had always seen Taylor

15, she still clung to him

few years living in a secluded villa in Snowville. Taylor would occasionally take her

result, Anna had grown into a confident, trusting girl

winter in Snowville, spring finally

loved flowers, Taylor had a vast garden prepared for her

of the garden stood

was away for long periods, she

he had hidden her here from the Carlyns-even Yael didn't know where she

assigned to take care of Anna's daily

around, but Anna knew that without him, she wouldn't even be

would lift the hem of her dress

moment the front door opened, Anna's eyes lit

tounging

with a book resting on her head.

even bothering to put on her shoes as she sprinted toward the

person standing there wasn't

a face that

short life, especially

recognize the girl-it was Wisteria,

old, had wanted to

but now, she seemed like she had just returned

about her, like a predator locking onto its

instinctively felt

time

the menace in her voice became unmistakable. "I can't believe you're still alive. Taylor dotes on you, huh? Hiding you away in a place

knew

acted quickly, discreetly recording

back," Anna warned, eyeing a small gardening

couple of years, she had learned self- defense when she was younger. Now, she deliberately

off the face of the earth, yet he's been

to collapse in fear. As her legs gave out, her fingers

understand why Taylor