He would never have guessed that the same girl he had once looked down upon, whom he found so repugnant he'd have gladly left her to fend for herself, would without any hesitation, shield him from a fatal bullet when most needed.
Like her father, she also risked her life to save his.
She probably had no concept of self-sacrifice or offering oneself unto death for another's life, yet, she did just that. At a time when he was most helpless, she blocked the bullet that would have pierced his heart, delivering a potent slap to his cold-bloodish thoughts through her brave actions.
Facing imminent danger, she chose to shield him from the bullet – not just an accidental intervention, but a conscious endeavor.
The lethal bullet tore through her arm, causing her to howl in agony.
He would forever remember the last thing she said before she passed out: "Brother... s-so... beautiful, c-can I... c-can I be your... your bride?"
