Chapter 299

Each word felt like a dagger, carving deep into Samuel's chest. The pain was suffocating, as though his heart and lungs were being shredded. His breathing grew labored, and the agony sank into his core. How desperately he wished he could turn back time and start over. He let go of her wrist and pulled her close instead, clutching her tightly against him. Her warmth and presence were all he had left to hold on to. "Shelly, I made a mistake. Please, forgive me. Just this once, give me one last chance… "I can give you the life you deserve. Just one more chance… I know I hurt you deeply. I'm the one who pushed you toward Julien. I know I was wrong…" His chest heaved violently, and he was no longer the composed man he once was. He clung to her as if letting go would mean losing everything. He couldn't bear to loosen his grip. Shelmaine remained silent for a moment before her voice sounded, calm but firm. "It's too late, Samuel. You brought us to this point. You should've realized by now