Chapter 280

Matthew frowned. "Don't kneel. If you do, I won't be able to go through with it. I prefer you as the arrogant, defiant person you are." Louis, trembling and on his knees, begged, "I... I don't want to die. I was wrong. Please spare me." Rachel was stunned to see the once-arrogant Louis now so submissive. Seeing Matthew's determination to act, she panicked. "Matthew, don't do it! Don't kill him... "Remember, you've been to prison before. You can't kill him. I don't want you going back.” She rushed forward, hugging his waist, and pulled him back. Matthew was touched by her genuine concern and felt a warmth in his heart. He gently patted her head and said, "I will listen to you and not kill him." The gentle gesture took her aback. It felt oddly pleasant, like a gentle touch in a sensitive spot, which filled her with an unexpected sense of happiness. She blushed and quickly let go of him. "As long as you don't kill him, that's what matters. We can't let one person's actions drag yo