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Chapter 620 - That night... she made a promise II

"Even though I am aware he was barely holding on to the last thread of life, his orders were absolute. He cares for my lady and treats her life far more important than his."

Aries let out a faint, dry laugh. Those remarks Gustav uttered, especially the last one, left this indescribable pang in her heart. She was aware of that but hearing those words from another still hurt. 

"With His Majesty's absence, there's only I who is capable of protecting you if someone took advantage of His Majesty's absence," he explained, keeping it short and simple. "Furthermore, that's the least I could do."

Silence followed Gustav's remarks, as neither of them talked for minutes. Aries kept her eyes on Dexter, rubbing his hand to keep them warm. Tears shone in her eyes, but the supply wasn't enough for her to bawl her eyes out. 

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