Chapter 557

As soon as Willa whimpered, Dominic let out a pained cry; he was hurled across the room like a rag doll. He crashed into the wall, and bled profusely.

The one who had acted was none other than Frederick, who had been silent until now.

“Frederick!” Willa gasped, her eyes filling with tears as she saw the cold Frederick stepping in to protect her. “Thank you—”

“No, I should be the one thanking you.” Frederick twisted his wrist. “You've sacrificed so much for something that doesn’t even concern you. Willa, I’ll remember this debt for the rest of my life!”

Willa blushed deeply. “I thought you looked down on me. I thought you think I was just a loose woman and that I was tainted—”

“Do I have the right to say that?” Frederick gave a self-deprecating smile. “If anyone should be looked down upon, it’s me—someone who needs women to protect him!”

Willa’s nose tingled, and she fought back tears. Her resilience had always been her strength. No matter how often she fell, she’d pick herself u