It got even colder, and Gale constantly shivered."How delicate. You were only locked for a few hours, and you look like you're about to kick the bucket." Susan dragged Gale out of the basement, tossing Gale on the ground on the first floor. "Did you hear my call with Shawn just now? He's coming here soon."Gale slowly opened her eyes when she heard that name.She clenched her teeth and said, "Yes, Shawn is coming. He will save me.""He won't be able to! You're in my hands right now. I won't let you go. I'll make sure you die with me! Do you even understand?! Stop holding on to any hope!" Susan shouted.Gale remained adamant, "He will save me."Susan got angrier as she thought about it, slapping Gale. "No one said you could talk back! Stop being stubborn!"After hitting Gale, she was still angry, so she sent another kick at Gale.She cursed, "If I didn't want to humiliate you in front of Shawn, I would have already killed you! Do you think I'm keeping you alive because I don't

"Do you think I'd believe that? I know you too well. You always do things incredibly thoroughly. You're a perfectionist… Furthermore, Gale's your beloved. You'd be worried about anything happening to her, so you would plan it out even more!"Shawn looked at her. "Gale's in your hands right now, so I wouldn't dare to act recklessly. I came alone because I wanted you to be more at ease. I came here to talk.""There's nothing to talk about!"Shawn stared right at her and said, "I can give you anything you want. As long as it's something I can give!""Really? You're willing to give me anything?""Yes!"Susan answered, "Gale told me the same thing just now. The two of you really do understand each other well!"Gale looked at Shawn's face.He looked even colder than usual, but looking closer, she could see the panic on his face.He was scared.He was scared Gale would be hurt. He was scared Gale would leave him forever.It was something he could not accept.So, he was willing to

Right after that was said, there was silence.Gale widened her eyes suddenly as she looked right at Shawn, who was on the ground.Even though he was kneeling, his back was still straight. His knees were full of dirt.The ground was full of gravel and mud. It should be quite painful.Susan repeated, "Trade you for her? Shawn, you're willing to die with me so Gale can live?""Yes.""You're willing to die?"Shawn answered, "I just need to ensure Gale is alive."Then, it would be fine if he died.She could live in his place.Susan's jealousy peaked. "Do you love her so much that you'd die for her?!"Tears filled Gale's eyes.She constantly shook her head. "Shawn, you don't have to do that for me…""Galey, I wish you a long and healthy life," he said.So, the most touching words of romance were not 'I love you' or 'marry me'. Instead, it's wishing the other one to continue living in this world.A long and healthy life.Even if he had to die.Tears fell across the wound on h

She wondered if Shawn had felt the same when Shawn witnessed Susan cutting her face.Shawn asked again, "Is this fine? I'm badly injured. I can't fight back. I'll slowly pass out from the blood loss. You can absolutely subdue me. Susan, we should start the exchange."He impatiently walked forward.Susan was still stunned. "Exchange… Wait."Shawn stopped. "I had already done what you asked. What are you still worried about?"At the same time, voices could be heard through the miniature earpiece in his ear."Mr. Wood, the snipers are in position.""The ambush is in position.""We can rush in at any moment."All of those people were waiting for Shawn's orders.They would charge in guns blazing with an order. They would be able to subdue Susan in just a few seconds.Yet, Shawn did not dare to risk it.Gale was in Susan's hands. Using a sniper was far too dangerous. If there were any mistake, it would be irreversible!So, Shawn did not say anything. He did not give a single r

"Hang in there, Shawn. The ambulance is almost here. Almost… Do it for me, okay? Don't fall asleep. Hang on…" Gale mumbled.She was terrified. Shawn really wanted to raise his hand to wipe away her tears, but he had no strength left.It would be a miracle if he could keep this arm of his.Gale held him and lowered her head against his cheek, wanting to be close to him."Why were you so stupid? Why? You crippled yourself just because Susan asked!"You even pulled that knife right out. Are you not worried about losing too much blood? Did you not want that arm anymore?""Shawn, you better listen here. If you turn into a cripple, I'll leave you! Do you hear me?!""You have to get better…"Shawn pursed his lips, and his eyes slowly shut again."Galey…" Every word he uttered took a lot of strength. He spoke very slowly, "Live on. Love…"After he said that, Shawn shut his eyes, and his head slumped down."Shawn!" Gale's voice pierced through the night sky.The ambulance came roa