Chapter 327
Max had appeared by my side without me noticing. “What did he say to make you so flustered p>
I grabbed his hand. “He said he’ll come back alive. Where are you sending him p>
I wanted to see what excuse he’d use to brush me off.
He just grunted in acknowledgment.
No explanation at all.
“When is Garrett leaving p>
“Tonight p>
He answered me seriously, and I simply nodded.
“Don’t even think about going with him. He’ll be fine. You’re staying here with me to wait for news p>
He had guessed.
No matter what I thought, he could always guess.
“Richard and Garrett are going to die, aren’t they?” I panicked. I thought I had forged
a heart of steel, cold and indifferent. But I still worried about Richard.
“Garrett is bringing the most advanced weapons. He won’t let anything happen to
Richard. If something does happen, well p>
“Are you trying to fool yourself or me p>
Max sighed deeply. “Let me take you out to clear your head p>
“Okay,” I said, feeling defeated.
He wouldn’t tell me if I asked. That’s just how people are.
“Claire, some things are better left unsaid,” he said, his grip on my shoulders tightening slightly.
I leaned against his shoulder, suppressing my emotions.
“Trust Garrett and Richard p>
“You don’t even believe that yourself. The situation is dire, isn’t it? Richard just recovered from a major illness. I don’t want him to die. I really don’t p>
As I broke down in tears, Max gently stroked my hair. “Then go with Garrett and see for yourself. That will put your mind at ease p>
I never thought Max would let me go, but his eyes were filled with sorrow.
Still, I turned and ran in Garrett’s direction. “Max, I’ll come back safely p>
I knew he couldn’t leave. With Babur and Garrett gone, there was no one left to guard his home.
And I had to protect my home, and the family member who had nearly died for me twice.
He caught up to me, cupped my head, and sealed my lips with a demanding kiss. When he finally let me go, the air felt cold.
“Claire won’t ho
forgthings she must p
you back. Just don’t
‘re wearing my ring. You
have to come back and marry me p>
After saying he would let me go, he turned and walked away, his figure radiating fierce determination.
It seemed he had wrestled with this decision for a long time to be able to let go so cleanly.
His silhouette was different from Garrett’s. His back was ramrod straight, and his steps seemed steady and measured, yet as he climbed the stairs, he stumbles slightly.
Then I heard him snarl at a guard
beside him, fa single hair on et
headis
harmed, you’ll answer with your lives p>
The guards replied in unison, “Yes, sir p>
“Helen, she’s in your hands now p>
Helen looked at Max, then at me, her expression one of grim determination, as if accepting a critical mission.
“Mr. Hilton, I will protect Claire,” she said, running to my side, her face serious.
“Claire, this is the hardest path you could choose. Are you sure about this p>
Hard or not, I had to walk it. Max would be the one waiting for me when I returned. And I would return to him safely.
“He gave you and Garrett all his best people and weapons. He’s guarding an empty fortress now p>
Helen sighed, and my heart clenched.
“But the situation in Bravenland is critical. Mr. Hilton will be fine on his end. Just protect yourself p>
I nodded, looking down at the castle from the plane. *Max, I’m being willful again.* *Richard, it’s been a while p>