Chapter 376

The force of the slap was so fierce that Vincent's head jerked violently to the side, his ears ringing from the blow.

Scarlet shook out her stinging hand and sneered, "Vincent, don't be so ungrateful. Don't forget, we're both in this mess together. Even if you help Claire now, don't expect her to thank you for it."

Vincent slowly turned to look at Claire.

When his gaze met Claire's, filled with nothing but bitter resentment, his heart clenched painfully, as if an invisible hand was twisting it tighter and tighter.

His eyes brimmed with regret and longing. "Claire, I only tried to take you away because I love you so much. Please, don't hate me. I swear, if you choose to be with me, I'll never hurt you again."

His voice trembled with pleading, like a child desperate for forgiveness after doing something wrong.

Claire let out a cold, mocking laugh. "How pathetic," she scoffed, her eyes dripping with contempt.

Her reaction cut Vincent deeply.

you even want from me? I'm like this-all because of you. Don't think I don't know the truth. If it wasn't for you, my legs wouldn't be broken.

You're still whole, aren't you? Not missing any limbs. How is your suffering worse than mine? Even if I misunderstood you and accidentally sent you to jail, losing my legs

were so close in the orphanage. You used to be so sweet and kind. Now you nitpick every little

spat out all his

turned

this was how he

known-Vincent would never

the one at fault, yet he showed not a shred of remorse. He'd sent her to prison

How dare he?

The nerve.

to look at him, unwilling to waste another

his emotions slipping out of

from me? When is it ever enough?

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