out.
“Do you know why I chose to stay despite having the chance to study abroad? Because Starling still needed to study, and I wanted to look for a chance to leave with her. Everything I did was for her. I wanted her to have a better life. But…”
Zach teared up despite smiling. His voice became even gentler.
“Over the years, I worked hard to save money and kept her in an ivory tower. I wanted to give her the best life, but she was already hurt so badly. But no matter. Everything is about to end soon. I’ll return all that I owe Starling. You two are also going to return all
that you owe her.”
When Zach threw Gale into the sulphuric acid, he showed no hesitation.
He only stared at his former friend coldly as he struggled in pain in the acid. Soon, his voice died away.
Catherine was terrified and did not stop struggling against her bonds. “No, Zach, this has nothing to do with me. I never knew
that Gale would kill someone for me. I really didn’t know…”
“I know. If you stay here forever, Starling won’t be happy either. Don’t worry. I just want something from you.”
With that said, he picked up a surgical knife and gently but cruelly cut Catherine’s torso open.
“Starling, I got one of your kidneys back.
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Chapter 22
“I’ll
get
the other one back for you in a moment.”
