As Sophia saw Noah, she was on the verge of tears. Every inch of his skin was scorched.
He used to be glamorous. But now, he could not even be recognized.
Noah was in a coma. However, whether he still had consciousness was in doubt. The doctor said his condition was not life-threatening temporarily. But it depended on his willpower. If he could make it through, he would be fine; but if not...
Sophia thought of the call before. He must make her the phone call and look forward to the most hopeful words from her when he was desperately hopeless.
However, she didn't answer his question...
"Noah, do not give up. If you survive, I'll marry you!"
Scarcely had Drake hurried there when he heard what Sophia said to the unconscious Noah.
He clenched his fists, feeling aggrieved.
He made every effort and succeeded in getting Sophia back. Why? Why was this happening?
Suddenly, he burst in and walked to Sophia, clutching her arm and holding her up.
"Sophia, what did you say?"
Sophia looked up, tears welling up in her eyes. She had known Noah since childhood. He was her childhood playmate, but she always treated him as her brother.
However, this man got severely injured because of saving Bard. How could she remain unperturbed when she saw Bard's sorrowful face?
"Drake, I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't make such a promise. But Noah, in order to save Bard, is hurt badly. My family has nothing to repay him for this, and what Noah always wants is me. So, I have no choice but marry him."
"No! I won't allow that !"
How could Drake sit by and watch his beloved woman get married to another man?
Sophia disengaged his hand from her arm and pointed at the man lying in bed, "Have you seen him? He may never come out of the coma. Tell me, how can I live a happy life with you?"
Drake's fists clenched again.
"Drake, I love you, but I can't be with you anymore. If he stays in bed all his life, I'll spend my whole life taking care of him. Please... Let go of me as well as yourself!"
After all, she also had to give up on her beloved one. There was no doubt that she didn't feel good, either.
It was not easy for her to accept Drake again. She used to think that they would lead a happy life, but there came a twist of fate...
If so, she would accept it.
"Sophia, we're bound to find another way. We can find him a best carer. We can..."
"Stop! That's enough!"
Although Sophia knew Noah was resting, and such noises were not allowed, she had to make it clear to Drake.
"Drake, I just can't. Do you know how huge the blow it is for the Greenspan family? What do you think will happen if my family and I don't show our sincerity?"
By then, the four prominent families of Pinkerton would all be involved.
If the Lawson family didn't show good faith, the Greenspan family would take revenge on the Lawson family, while the Thomas family and the Warburg family would pick sides. But certainly, if it did happen, the fight would hurt both families.
Also, some competitors would stand a chance to surpass the top four Pinkerton families.
That was not what Sophia wanted.
Drake was smart. Of course, he knew clearly about it.
Sophia was pierced to the heart with hopelessness. Such a feeling was going to devour her. Compared to Drake, she felt even worse for giving up their relationship.
"Can we find an equitable solution? Sophia, I can't lose you. You know that!" Drake said slowly after a long while.
He preferred being killed to parting with Sophia.
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