Jilted Heiress Strikes Back
Jared said, “Bastian… This time, let me be the one to accompany you, okay?”
Bastian suddenly understood. His face changed dramatically as he struggled. “No… don’t… Don’t do this, Jared, you… you have to live…”
The word ‘live’ had barely left his mouth when Jared plunged the blade into his own heart. This time, Bastian had no strength left to stop him. He could only watch in despair and agony.
He whispered, “All of this… in the end… what was it all for… sobs... Jared…”
That last word lingered faintly, and then no more sound came from him.