As he watched Jefferson leave, the smile on Stephen's face gradually disappeared. He sighed deeply and said, "Ninetina, I've gone too far this time, haven't I?" Ninetina, who had been standing behind him all the while, sat beside him and wrapped her slender arms around his neck. "Stephen, no matter how cold-blooded you are in front of others, your love for Adrienne is undeniable. "Really?" Stephen smiled helplessly, bitterly. "If I really loved her, I wouldn't have let her lose both her parents. I blame myself for it every day." "But Stephen, you should know that ever since you've chosen this path, there is no turning back. You should know that if it weren't for Adrienne, Jefferson wouldn't have found us so quickly. I know that there are some things you can't bear to do, but I can do them for you..." Ninetina advised. Before she could finish her sentence, Stephen grabbed her by the hair and said fiercely, "She is my daughter. If you dare to touch her..."
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