Chapter 8 % Adalyn , I will find you .
You promised me no matter what happened , you said youd never leave me .
% Robert slammed his fist against the wall , his knuckles splitting open as blood seeped through the cracks .
Robert , whats wrong ? Youre hurt ! Lexis delicate fingers brushed over his wounded hand before she leaned in , wrapping her arms around him .
I still cant believe Adalyn was the heiress of McLeod Holdings this whole time .
She never told us ….
maybe we never really mattered to her .
% It almost feels like she never even wanted to be your bride .
2 Lexi rose onto her tiptoes , tilting her head up until her warm lips brushed against his cold ones .
Robert , Im willing … Ill be your bride .
Just then , his phone vibrated again .
His assistant had sent a series of photos and a video .
% Robert glanced down and tapped the video .
The moment it started playing , a clear female voice rang out .
[ Forge a blindness diagnosis for me .
I want Adalyns corneas .
You know what to do , right ? ] Lexis soft , affectionate gaze shattered in an instant , replaced by sheer panic .
The video continued .
[ Take care of the person in the dressing room .
Ill pay you worth two millions .
] Roberts expression darkened , veins bulging across the back of his hand .
Before he could react , Lexi lunged at him , grabbing the phone and hurling it to the floor .
Clutching his arm tightly , her eyes brimmed with tears , her face full of desperation and innocence like she was the victim .
No ! Its not true , Robert ! This is all fake Adalyn must have created this video to frame me ! Shes jealous of me ! Jealous of how much you care about me ! You have to believe me , Robert ! > Tears dripped onto the back of Roberts hand .
He had lost count of how many times Lexi had cried in front of him .
Every time , those tears had made him hesitate , made him lower his guard , made him cross the line again and again .
Because of those tears , he had hurt Adalyn over and over .
Robert reached out and wiped the tears from the corner of Lexis eyes , his voice eerily calm .
Dont cry .
Itd be a shame if you went blind .
Then , without warning , his hand shot up , wrapping around Lexis slender throat .
His grip was merciless , his eyes filled with nothing but hatred .
Who gave you permission to hurt Adalyn ? His fingers tightened , his rage suffocating any trace of reason .
The sweet , innocent Lexi he had once trusted had once protected was nothing more than a manipulative liar .
A woman full of deceit and cruelty .
Worst of all , she had dared to harm the one person he couldnt bear to lose .
He had been played .
Lied to .

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Lexi clawed desperately at his hands , struggling for breath as she choked out a few broken words .
Ill die … and even then … Adalyn will never forgive you … Roberts grip loosened instantly , and he stepped back , watching coldly as Lexi collapsed to the floor , coughing violently .
Then Ill use you to earn Adalyns forgiveness .
Worry not , youre not going to die yet .
You still owe her your uterus and corneas .
> Lexis head snapped up.
She fell to her knees , clutching at his pant leg , begging desperately .
Robert , however , didnt even spare her a glance .
} As he walked away , his tall figure exuding nothing but indifference , Lexi suddenly let out a sharp , mocking laugh .
Robert , youre pathetic .
The one who hurt Adalyn … was YOU ! } Her uterus , her corneas you were the one who took them .
Do you really think offering me up will make her forgive you ? Do you think the McLeods will just let you walk away ? Face it were both going to hell .
Roberts footsteps faltered for just a second , but he never looked back .
Without another word , he walked out of the villa .
The crisp night air carried the sweet scent of lilacs .
In his mind , my voice echoed , soft and full of love .
! When the lilacs bloom , Ill marry you .
Ill be your bride , Robert .
A tear slid silently down Roberts face .
As the wind whispered through the trees , his hoarse voice drifted into the night .
10 0 Im sorry , Adalyn .
This was all my fault .