Chapter 136:

Justin noticed Katherine’s hesitation and reluctance to act decisively. She paced back and forth in the room, murmuring to herself. But he knew her hesitation wasn’t because of feelings or regret; it was fear.

Finally, Katherine decided.

After she left, Justin couldn’t help but shed a tear from his eye. Even though he knew his feelings had cooled and he had long lost faith in her, he still felt a pang of sadness. They were now like enemies; she wished him dead; he knew that. She had trapped him; he knew. Yet, even though she had pushed him to the brink of death, he couldn’t help but cry.

Since childhood, Justin had lived a solitary life. Since the moment his parents died, the door to his only light had shut, his sun had disappeared. His world was full of loneliness and coldness.

Justin had survived and grown up like a wild animal, instinctive and strong. He seemed accustomed to the absence of family, friends, or anyone caring for him. He was too familiar with the feeling that when he