Chapter 1328:

The sight that met her eyes stole her breath away. A dagger was buried deep in his chest. Blood had already soaked through his shirt.

In the split second their eyes locked, his body swayed, and then he collapsed, crumpling to the floor like a puppet with its strings cut.

“Collin!” Linsey rushed to him, her hands trembling, tears spilling uncontrollably. “Don’t scare me like this… I’m not strong enough. I’m calling an ambulance—please hold on.”

She fumbled for her phone, her hands shaking as she dialed.

Once the call ended, she gently cradled him in her arms, tears streaming down her face. “Why did you do something so stupid?” she whispered brokenly. “Why would you risk your life for me?”

A weak smile tugged at Collin’s lips. He reached up, brushing away her tears. “Don’t cry. I’m not dead yet.”

His voice was faint but laced with teasing affection. “Now you finally see how much I care for you… and you still had the nerve to cheat on me?”

your birthday surprise. That’s why I kept my phone from you.” With trembling fingers, she showed him the chat logs. “See? It’s all about your cake. I

Collin’s eyes.

please, hold on. You haven’t even blown out your candles yet. You haven’t made your birthday wish. If you

seemed to rekindle a

open. “Then promise… promise you won’t leave me. That we’ll

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promise!” Linsey cried, nodding

a faint grin. “Let’s

into the

Later, at the hospital…

grueling

stayed by his side all night, refusing to leave for even

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