Chapter 107: A Husband's Guilt

Steve was furious, his anger boiling over as Dr. Clotho prepared to wipe the sweat from Amia’s face and apply some ointment to her injuries. However, Steve decided to take over. He held Amia tightly, as if she were a priceless treasure, and the depth of his guilt weighed heavily on him. Steve knew that everything he was doing now could never truly alleviate the guilt he felt for not protecting Amia. He dipped his fingers into the ointment and gently applied it to the wounds on Amia’s face. As he watched her wince in pain, Steve felt a sharp pang in his heart. Steve was acutely aware that reaching his current position had been a journey far more arduous than anyone could imagine. Over the years, many had tried to harm him—some even attempted to kill him by ambush or direct assault. He had once been attacked so viciously that his arm was nearly severed. But Steve had never been afraid, nor had he ever uttered a word of complaint. But now, for the first time, he was truly terrified. T