Chapter - [ 209 ]

[ Adeline ]

I couldn’t understand how my life flipped upside down in a blink of a moment. The death was approaching me slowly but all of a sudden, Xavier was the one, laying on the ground in the pool of his blood, his eyes on me until they closed and he had fallen lifeless on the ground.

My world crashed down, my husband was shot right in front of my eyes and I couldn’t move or rush to him, I was frozen on my spot.

“No! Xavier!” I screamed.

I didn’t realise who untied me because I crawled my way to my husband. I patted his cheeks vigorously, “Xavier, open your eyes. You can’t die. Please, look at me.” I cried profusely but he didn’t respond.

“Adeline, step aside. We have to take him to the hospital.” I heard Aitana’s voice but I shook my head negatively.

“No, I am not leaving him. He will wake up. My Xavier is a strong man. He can’t die.” I again patted his head.

“He’ll definitely die if you won’t let us take him to the nearest hospital. For God’s sake, use your brain and let’s rush t