Chapter 270

He wouldn't blame her for falling in love with someone else. … Despite his high fever and almost contorted body due to pain, Steven staggered toward the school gate that day. He had to ensure his girl entered the school. "This necklace is worth something, right?" However, a group of ruffians robbed her. They took money from her bag and snatched the necklace from her neck. Stephanie cried and pleaded for them to return the necklace. "My mom gave me that." Furious, Steven charged at them, but the thugs escaped on their motorcycles. He watched her crying while collecting her books from the ground. "Don't cry, Stephie... Don't cry." He longed to comfort her. Still, he couldn't bring himself to do it. Finally, he couldn't resist and hobbled over to help her pick up her books. However, his gruesomely bloodied hands scared her. Numbly, he watched his beloved girl run away in terror. Powerless and panicked, he hid his hands behind his back and wanted to say something. Still, he