Chapter: 1125

He shouted, his voice filled with intensity, yet his fingers shook involuntarily, as if fearful, pulling her close into his embrace.

His breathing was heavy, his embrace nearly crushing her.

His tone softened abruptly as he continued, “I never mind what you've become. I was just too frightened, too enraged. I could end him, but I knew you'd despise me for it. Alicia, you're all I have left."

Alicia was silent for a long moment before she pushed him away.

Her face was marked by dried tears, her eyes empty, like those of a ghost.