Chapter 9 % Robert called his assistant .
Book me the earliest flight to Umbragrad , For the tenth time , the McLeod Holdings butler turned him away .
Robert hadnt eaten or drunk anything in nearly a week .
His body had reached its limit .

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His vision went black , and he collapsed at the gates of the McLeod estate .
From a distance , I watched him lying motionless on the ground , my expression unreadable .
Take him to the hospital .
When Robert opened his eyes again , all he saw was a stark white ceiling .
He sat up , only to meet my cold , indifferent gaze .
Adalyn ! Youre finally willing to see me .
Your eyes … I looked down at him .
Disappointed to see I can see again ? Robert lowered his head , his voice rough , filled with pain .
Im sorry , Adalyn .
I hurt you .
I lost my mind … I dont even know how I couldve done something like that , Then , a flicker of hope flashed in his eyes .
It was Lexi .
She was the one who seduced me I wasnt thinking straight .
I brought her here .
Do whatever you want with her .
Ive arranged for the best doctors .
Ill get back everything you lost .
Just … give me a chance to make things right .
W Just as his hand was about to touch me , I took two steps back , letting out a quiet , amused laugh .
Robert , after all these years , Im only now realizing how much of a coward you are .
I mustve been blind back then .
Youre blaming everything on Lexi , but tell me if you hadnt fallen for her , would you have still hurt me the way you did ? You were the one who made those choices .
If it wasnt Lexi , it wouldve been someone else .
W Roberts face paled .
Shame crashed over him like a tidal wave .
Even now , he couldnt bring himself to admit the truth that , deep down , he had loved Lexi .
To him , she had always been just a fleeting indulgence , a toy to keep on the side .
He never once thought that because of her , he would lose me for good .
Slowly , he sank to his knees .
When he looked up , his eyes were red , filled with raw regret .
Adalyn … what can I do to make you forgive me ? His voice was hoarse , almost desperate .
Please , believe me Ive cut all ties with Lexi .
Its over .
The only woman Ive ever truly loved … has always been you .
Robert McLeod , once so proud and untouchable , was now on his knees , begging me to stay .
] His voice cracked as he pleaded once more .
Adalyn … please .
Just one more chance .
I slipped the diamond ring off my finger and flung it at him .
My voice was cold , utterly devoid of warmth .
If my brother hadnt found me in time , Id already be a corpse by now .
Robert , you owe me a life .
But I dont want your life anymore its filthy .
Just dont ever show your face in front of me again .
The McLeods … my brothers wont let Bain Group off so easily .
I turned to leave , but the moment I did , Robert lurched forward on his knees , grabbing the hem of my dress .
Adalyn ! Who hasnt made mistakes in this lifetime ? Ill give you my life if thats what it takes .
Just give me one more chance let me stay by your side .
Even if I cant be your husband , even if all I can do is take care of you from a distance ….
as long as I can see you smile , thats enough for me .
I yanked my dress free from his grip , glancing down at him .
My eyes were filled with nothing but disgust no hatred , just sheer revulsion .
Robert , you make me sick .
As I stepped out of the hospital room , Spencer draped a coat over my shoulders , his brows furrowed in confusion .
Ada , Robert deserves worse than death .
Why not let us deal with him ? Why only take down Bain Group ? After everything he did to you- I let out a quiet laugh , my voice calm .
Spencer , please , theres no need to dirty our hands .