Chapter 1712

When Holden heard this, his heart clenched with pain.

Finally, he understood the source of Ariana’s hesitation just now.

Her hesitation stemmed not from a lack of desire to marry him, but from her fear that she might not survive in the end.

Lowering his head, Holden ki*sed the back of Ariana’s hand and then rested his forehead against it, staying silent for a long while.

After some time, Ariana felt a warmth and realized it was from Holden’s tears.

He was crying.

Ariana’s eyes also welled up with tears.

“Holden,” Ariana said, holding back tears as she choked on her sobs.

“If I can’t make it, promise me you’ll take care of the children.

I know you’ll be a great father.

You can—”

“Don’t say that.

not going to

has to be a

can’t bear the thought

you, I can’t go

working on finding a

we’ll

Please, just hang on.

stubbornness on Holden’s face and his unwillingness to give up on her, Ariana felt

Holden’s hand tightly, saying nothing, and slowly closed her eyes, allowing tears to stream

himself, and

“You’re a patient now.

not to worry

softly, ki*sing her

are safe

a mixture of acceptance and surrender in her

“Okay, I trust you.

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