Chapter 261

"Yes, the moment you return safely, we’ll get married! I’ll marry you and be your wife," Ruby declared firmly. The man on the other end of the line was overjoyed. "Really? You mean it? If I return unharmed, you’ll marry me?" "I mean it. I’m not lying," Ruby replied with absolute trust and sincerity. As long as he came back, whatever he wanted would be hers to give. But… could he really return safely? Could he truly escape Tristan’s clutches unharmed? These kidnappers were highly trained—their skills could not be underestimated. "Alright then, it’s a promise. Even if I have to crawl out of hell, I’ll come back and marry you," Michael’s voice was deep, almost like a vow. Ruby’s face paled at his words. "Michael, I don’t want you crawling back. I want you to walk back—whole and unharmed." Just imagining him returning injured, missing limbs, was unbearable. The very thought twisted her heart in fear. "Okay, okay. I promise I’ll walk back to you," Michael said with a soft chuckle, his voice