To the Love of My Life

Chapter 768: Fearlessly Blocking the Blade (18)

Chapter 768: Chapter 768: Fearlessly Blocking the Blade (18)

“Madeleine, be careful!” Rusell and Edward exclaimed simultaneously.

As their cries rang out, Howard immediately bolted forward without hesitation and shielded Madeleine in front of him.

Before Howard could steady himself, he heard the sound of the blade sinking into flesh.

Madeleine only saw the knife lunging towards her chest after Rusell and Edward warned her to be careful.

If she were sober, her quick reflexes might have allowed her to dodge the attack, but having consumed alcohol, and nearly being violated, she was still regathering her senses, leaving her momentarily stupefied.

As the shiny blade drew closer and closer to her left chest, she felt panic and helplessness. It was as if she could hear the call of the Grim Reaper. She subconsciously closed her eyes, even thinking that she was finally paying the price for the cruel treatment she had once inflicted on Howard. If she died, Howard would be free, right? She didn’t even get the chance to tell him that she loved him…

Subconsciously turning her head, Madeleine wanted to take one last look at Howard. However, before she could open her eyes, she felt herself being held by someone and heard the faint “plunk” of the blade entering the flesh.

Steve, who was holding Ruby tightly, looked over in reaction to Rusell and Edward’s shouts and was stunned by the scene unfolding before him.

Rusell and Edward also seemed to be frozen in place, as if their acupoints had been struck.

The world seemed completely frozen in that moment.

A dim flashlight cast a faint, hazy glow over the scene in the corner.

Silence filled the alley.

About half a minute later, everyone heard the dripping sound of liquid hitting the ground.

It was only then that Rusell and Edward slowly regained their senses, exchanged glances, and simultaneously rushed forward, knocking the knife-wielding man to the ground.

Ruby, still not fully recovered from the terrifying experience, witnessed the scene and became even more frightened. Pale-faced, she tightly clutched Steve’s arm, finally managing to stammer out, “Howard… Howard…”

Although Ruby’s voice was faint, the others still heard it clearly.

That was when Madeleine abruptly snapped back to her senses. Subconsciously, she reached out to touch Howard’s back, feeling the wetness on her fingertips. She quickly held her hand in front of her and saw it stained with fresh blood.

Madeleine’s fingers began to tremble, and she muttered to herself, “Why? Why?”

Didn’t Howard hate her to death? Then why would he still take a hit for her when she was in danger?

Madeleine’s trembling lips barely contained her astonishment, and her voice sounded somewhat dazed. She slowly turned her head to look into Howard’s eyes, which were filled with tears and disbelief. “Why?”

Howard’s eyes were dark and deep. As Madeleine looked at him, they met each other’s gaze for a moment. Howard moved his lips, but said nothing. The next second, his vision went black, and he slumped to the ground.