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Chapter 6 In the Hospital

Author: Hedgebud
Edward hadn't expected me to actually attack him. The next second, there was a dull thud behind him—someone collapsed with a muffled groan.

Then, my partner made his move.

I cursed under my breath as everything was about to fall apart at the very last moment.

Our location and identity had been exposed.

My partner and I worked in tandem. I pulled Edward behind me—no matter what, he was a citizen of my country. I had to protect him.

In the chaos, I heard someone shout, "Vanessa!"

Then, a sha
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    After a long while, the doctor came out and shook his head at me. "He is asking for you. He has something to say."My legs trembled as I walked in. The moment I saw his gaunt face, tears spilled uncontrollably down my cheeks.Ten years together. We had long since carved ourselves into each other's hearts."Blake…"Hearing my voice, he opened his eyes."Don't cry, Vanessa," he said softly. "I'm free now. You say you've let go, but I know there has always been something weighing on your heart. Once it's said, let it go. Live well. If not, we'll just start over."I looked at him and smiled through tears. I nodded and said, "Don't worry. I'm not afraid of death. I'll live well for both of us. If it comes to it, we'll just start over."Blake Hilton. That was his real name. I had not said it in a long time.I held his hand, watching him silently until everything grew still.Edward had been watching from outside. When he saw me walk out looking calm and composed, he looked uneasy."

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  • Beyond His Reach   Chapter 6 In the Hospital

    Edward hadn't expected me to actually attack him. The next second, there was a dull thud behind him—someone collapsed with a muffled groan.Then, my partner made his move.I cursed under my breath as everything was about to fall apart at the very last moment.Our location and identity had been exposed.My partner and I worked in tandem. I pulled Edward behind me—no matter what, he was a citizen of my country. I had to protect him.In the chaos, I heard someone shout, "Vanessa!"Then, a shadow lunged at me.Edward suddenly grabbed me tightly. At that moment, I felt a sharp pain, and then everything went black.When I woke up again, the smell of disinfectant filled my nose. My partner stood in front of me and said, "Good thing you woke up. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to face our teacher!"It took me a while to process that I had been saved. "I…""You're lucky that the bullet didn't hit anything vital. Looks like it'll take a bit longer before we can return home, but all good

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    I took a step back, putting distance between us.Edward looked dejected. Then, he made a request. "Can you at least let me hug you? I don't even know if she's still alive."Hearing this, I took a deep breath and shook my head."I'm sorry, Mr. Miles. We're not that close. Aside from our first meeting, we're basically strangers. I don't want my husband to misunderstand us."His eyes dimmed instantly. Faced with my coldness, he could only stand there, looking helpless.His hand, suspended in midair, slowly dropped. He let out a bitter laugh and said, "I was asking for too much. Sorry about that. I didn't expect things to turn out like this. I guess it's my turn now."My heart skipped a beat. Out of instinct, I warned him, "Don't talk about life and death like that."Edward gave a bitter smile to me before leaving.I took a deep breath as I watched him go. Then, I shut the door and collapsed onto the floor, feeling drained.I thought everything could finally end after ten years, b

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