Chapter 20

Frightened by Cindy’s madness, the chauffeur did not dare to say another word and quickly followed Samuel’s car.

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Meanwhile, Samuel had his arms around Tina—she was trembling and barely lucid, though she was holding his hand with a vice-grip and didn't seem to be letting go anytime soon.

“Help me…”

“I don’t want to die…”

“Don’t leave me…”

Samuel was under the impression that Tina had violated their agreement and was intent on punishing her, only to end up foiling an abduction.

Knowing that he had misunderstood her as he stared at her in her miserable state, he quietly said, “It’s alright, Tina. You’re safe now.”

They eventually arrived at the hospital, but Tina still wasn’t letting go.

As such, Samuel stayed patiently at her side as a doctor tended to her injuries, but she was still not letting go even when she was supposed to be changed into patient garb.

“Stop it, Tina,” Samuel said coolly.

Tina couldn’t hear him clearly, however, and kept repeating, “Don’t leave me…”