Chapter 818

“Why was he holding me when he left?" Angeline suppressed her excitement and pretended to ask calmly.

Cole recalled the incident that day, and there was still a lingering fear in his heart. "You were unconscious that day and blood was oozing out of every opening on your head. Everyone thought you were dead for sure. When Josephine carried you on her back and took you downstairs, you were already covered in blood. Jay took you into his arms straight away. I thought he was going to give you emergency treatment, but he ended up running away with you in his arms instead—

“Angeline, I was scared out of my wits that day. That was why I couldn’t react in time to save you. After the incident, I regretted it terribly. Why did I hand my beloved woman to another man just like that?"

Angeline murmured, "I don't blame you, you’re timid—"

Cole disagreed. He wanted to compete with Jay in everything. "Angeline, I wasn’t the only one who was struck dumb. Jay was also stupefied by the sight of your