My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2288

Watching Helio writhe in pain, Dahlia felt helpless and was on the verge of tears.

Helio was trembling as he said, "Dahlia, I have a favor to ask."

She quickly leaned in. "Tell me, what is it?"

He pointed behind him. "Inform Fabian about this, then run away as fast as you can!"

Hearing this, Dahlia shook her head. "No... no... We just reconciled, and we're finally together. You can't die. You... You won't die... I..."

Helio waved his hand dismissively.

"I'm at my limit. Please, I'm begging you. Leave quickly. If you don't, you'll die here too..."

Dahlia hesitated, but Helio was right. She could sense that the power emanating from where the building once stood was far beyond her ability to interfere.

Yet, leaving like this seemed impossible for Dahlia.

Helio hurriedly pushed Dahlia aside. "Are you stupid? I told you to go now! Hurry!"

Dahlia was in agony. "Helio... I..."

Helio could barely stand now. He turned away while avoiding her eyes.

"Dahlia, there's no shame in this. In times of crisis, choosing to save yourself isn't right or wrong. Just stay alive... You don't need to bear any burden... I'm the one telling you to leave... Go now, hurry!"

Dahlia stood up, still wanting to check on Helio's condition.

Hearing her movement, Helio turned and shouted angrily. "Get out of here! Don't you understand what I'm saying? Go! Honestly, you siblings are all the same! You're so annoying! Your self-righteous attitude makes me sick! Leave, you irritating person! Always crying and whining, just... just..."

Helio could not continue. His tears flowed freely now. He could not deceive himself; every word he just uttered caused him intense pain.

However, he did not want to watch Dahlia die here. No matter what, he had to drive her away with harsh words. "Get out... Can't you understand what I'm saying..."

Patrick's image flashed through his mind again. If Patrick had not protected him, he would likely be dead already. Now, facing his sister, the person he loved, he absolutely could not let her die before his eyes.