hapter 176 Turning Back
Moldred figured extra hands could only help the rescue mission, so he didn’t stop them. Sidonie flew the second helicopter, with Trent and the rescuer beside her, heading for the island.
Marley turned to Julius. “Come on, let’s head back downstairs. Sidonic will bring them back soon.”
Then Julius would finally see for himself that Quinn was all talk.
But Julius didn’t budge. His eyes stayed fixed on the sky, watching the direction Quinn’s helicopter had gone, like he was trying to see straight through the clouds.
What is it about Quinn that made Julius care so much?
“Julius, stop staring!” Marley reached for his hand, then stopped cold, staring at his strong right hand in hers.
That hand had always been striking, even beautiful, but for her, it had once been the stuff of nightmares.
Those fingers had nearly taken out her eye. They’d felt like blades back then. It was as if nothing could make that hand tremble.
It took her years of therapy to get over the fear of those hands.
But right now, his hand was trembling.
Julius quickly pulled it away.
“Julius, what’s going on? Are you sick or something? Your hand is shaking,” Marley asked.
Julius pressed his lips into a tight line and looked down at his hand, still trembling. “Yeah, it’s shaking,” he murmured.
Because he was scared. Scared she’d be in danger and he couldn’t do a thing to help.
The fear had wrapped itself around him, tight.
“Turns out I love her that much,” he whispered into the open air.
Moldred, standing nearby, overheard it and was stunned. He’d always had a hunch about Julius and Quinn, but hearing it spoken aloud was something else.
Did he just admit to loving Quinn? Then Marley…
Moldred glanced over at her. She was clenching her teeth so hard her jaw twitched, her face twisted with jealousy.
He gave a quiet sigh and led her a few steps away. “Let it go. You can’t force something that just isn’t meant
to be.”
Marley didn’t answer, but the hatred burning in her eyes only deepened.
Why? I’ve sacrificed an eye, so why can’t I get what I want? Quinn has given up nothing, and yet she got Julius.
Marley couldn’t stand it. She wouldn’t allow it.
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Chapter 176 Turning Back
I just wanted to beat Quinn to the punch and outshine her, not risk my life!
Dangerous?
Will it be okay if I keep going forward? What if… we crash?
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