Reborn to Marry My Best Friend's Uncle novel Chapter 221

Christian bent down and pulled Annie tightly into his arms, holding her so hard as if he could never let go. He didn't notice at all how stiff her body went the moment he came close, or how icy her expression became.

"It's my fault. It's all my fault. From now on, we'll never be apart again," he said in a hoarse voice laden with the terror of losing her.

Annie clenched her fists at her sides, her nails digging deep into her palms. She didn't say anything. Reaching out, she pushed Christian away.

She couldn't even be bothered to question him. After all, they were only partners. Their whole marriage was bound by a temporary partnership agreement.

Besides, Christian had saved her more than once. Even if she asked, there was no stopping him from inventing a more convincing lie to keep deceiving her. Once trust was lost, it was lost for good.

"Christian." Annie finally spoke, her voice so calm and emotionless. "I want to go back to Caldra."

Christian saw the cool, distant look in her eyes, and it felt like his heart had been gripped by a vise. He opened his mouth. He had a lot of things to say to her, but his voice was caught in his throat. In the end, he only managed to utter a single word.

"Okay," he said, giving her a long, deep look.

He suppressed the pain surging in his chest and said softly, "I'll get the doctor to come check you over."

With that, Christian bent down and brushed a gentle kiss onto the smooth skin of Annie's forehead. Then he turned and left the ward.

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