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
Shawn knew very well that he owed her far too much.It would not be the worst if he could pay her back with his life. At least Gale would remember him for her whole life. He would always have a place in her heart.Susan said, "Enough! Stop wasting time! Shawn, you take Gale's place, but you'll have to cripple yourself first!"Cripple?!Gale's eyes widened."Cripple one of your hands or one of your legs. I'd be able to control you that way. Otherwise, wouldn't you just subdue me in one blow the moment you're near me?" Susan said.Shawn nodded without any hesitation. "Okay.""No, don't do it. You can't do it. Shawn, you can't! You absolutely can't!" Gale shouted, heartbroken.Not only would she have to see him kneeling in front of her, but she would also have to see him cripple himself as well.After that, she would need to witness him falling into Susan's hands while she remained completely safe."Susan, just kill me. Kill me now! Stop torturing him, stop torturing me… Just ki
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
A torrent of blood shot out!Both his and Susan's faces were stained with blood!No one would have expected that Shawn would pull such a move!Susan had forgotten all about the knife that was still on Shawn's arm as well. He had done it on purpose! It meant he had a weapon!However, how dangerous and painful must it have been for him to pull it out?!It was not something an ordinary person would have been able to stand!Right after that, Shawn flicked his hand, and the knife traveled in an arc, landing squarely on Susan's heart.He used the last of his strength to stab Susan's heart!After doing that, Shawn fell on his knees with a thud right in front of Susan. His head was lowered, and he was not moving at all.He had spent all of his strength.Susan was stunned.She looked at the knife in her heart, and her eyes were wide.Everything had happened in just a few seconds. She had no time to react at all!"S…Shawn, you…" She clutched the knife in her hand tightly. "You trick
"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
"Hey, hey, I've never seen a girl who didn't care about her face." The nurse pulled at Gale. "Other girls would kick up a fuss over pimples. You have such a big wound on your face. If you don't get stitches quickly, it'll leave a scar!""But I…""Deal with your injury first!"Under the nurse's stubborn insistence, Gale sat in the emergency room while a doctor carefully bandaged her injuries."The one on your neck is fine, but the one on your face…" The doctor had a troubled expression. "If you don't treat it well, it'll leave a scar.""Just deal with it quickly, doctor. I'm in a rush.""What could be more important than your face? Wait, you need stitches."Gale was incredibly anxious. She just wanted to go to the operating theater to wait for news on Shawn.However, the doctor and nurse refused to let her leave.Summer happened to appear at that moment. "Gale! Are you alright? Why is there so much blood?!""I'm fine. How's Shawn?"Summer looked anxious, "Joe said Shawn is st
They were surprised at the lengths Shawn was willing to go to save Gale!Was he not afraid of dying?!Or was he just more afraid of losing Gale?!Summer usually went against Shawn at every turn and would never praise Shawn.Yet, at that moment, her mouth was opened wide. Shawn's courage and love had won her over.Who would be able to reject a man who was willing to sacrifice his own life for a woman?Shawn prioritized Gale's life over his own!Joe clenched his teeth. "Damn it, Susan. I was wondering why that knife on her heart looked so familiar. So it was Shawn's!"That knife had hurt Shawn first before it had a chance to kill Susan!Gale answered, "Where's Susan? Is she still alive?""She didn't die. She's being saved right now too."Summer said, "What? What's the point of trying to save a piece of trash like her?! Even if she died a hundred times, it would not be enough to pay for her sins!"Joe answered, "You don't understand. We would be letting her off easy if we let
Gale did not fight back.She had been the one who caused Shawn to get injured after all. It was her fault."I'm sorry," Gale said."There's no point being sorry! If anything happens to Shawn, I'll, I'll…"Lucas almost fainted from his anger.Paula hurriedly calmed him down. "The Warm family really is the bane of the Wood family. We're just completely incompatible!"Gale merely listened quietly.However, Summer did not agree. She said, "Gale's already blaming herself. What's the point of scolding her? You should be blaming Susan. She's the culprit?!""Where did this uncouth woman come from?!" Paula complained, "How dare you talk to us like this?!""It's my mouth. I can say whatever I want! Susan was the one who kidnapped Gale because she couldn't get Shawn even though she loved Shawn. She even ruined Gale's face! Why did Susan do that?! Wasn't it because she used to be by Shawn's side?!"Gale tugged at Summer. "Summer, that's enough.""Oh, you. You're already injured, and you