The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 316

I leaned into Soren’s chest and felt it undulate as he spoke Sullt filled me. He was so kind to me, even as I kept trying to keep my distancr.

I hated myself for it, yet I couldn’t open my heart to him either.

“Damn it, Soren!” My voice was muffled against his chest.

“Yes?” he asked, glancing down, his breath warm against my ear.

I pushed him away and took a few deep breaths.

“Are you really not mad at me?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

He wiped the tears from my eyes.

“You’re tormented enough as it is. Why should I be mad at you? That would only add to your suffering,” he replied, his tone calm.

I couldn’t even put into words how deeply his words moved me.

kindness, not just someone who was kind to you. Those who were only kind to you were merely acting, pretending to be what they

were kids. Time and chance had pulled us apart, but it seemed the universe had taken pity on

for

these years… Thank you for not giving

the greatest gift life

sighed, and pulled me into a tight hug. “You’re welcome. But as a show of gratitude, you’ll stay

“Mm. I will.”

by his side forever, until the

I called the lawyer again

no escaping that. I had to

new trick.

than I had anticipated.

condition the prison’s own doctors can’t

he’ll be out of prison?!” I

others. Inmates like him can usually apply for compassionate release. If approved, his treatment

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bills. So why had