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Chapter 492

Author: Feminine Blade
Millie had used to live a life of privilege. The worst thing she had probably ever encountered was a hooligan whistling at her or having her purse stolen by a pickpocket.

The biggest scare she'd faced was probably being drugged and kidnapped, but she had never seen such gruesome sights as that night. And yet, for Pierce, the hands meant for sketching designs had now taken up a gun without hesitation to fight off enemies.

Deep down, Pierce was wracked with guilt.

He pulled Millie out from under the bed and tightly held her. "It's just fireworks."

"Fireworks?" Millie murmured, dazed as she sank onto the bed.

But then, another burst of fireworks sounded from a distance, prompting her to hide again. She flinched violently, instinctively trying to hide, but Pierce firmly held on to her shoulders, keeping her in place.

"Don't hide," he said in a hoarse voice. His reddened eyes stared at her, filled with anguish.

His guilt was unbearable.

Millied sobbed and said, "But… But I'm scared
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