Wrong Marriage and Sweet Love

“What do you mean?” Christian’s voice turned sharp, “Even now, you’re still obstinate?”

“Obstinate? Hehe.” Athena suddenly pressed a button on the remote in her hand. There was a series of booming sounds, and the surroundings seemed to tremble as if something had fallen nearby.

Christian turned alert, scanning around, “What did you just do? Did you seal off the basement exit?”

“You’re not entirely foolish,” Athena lightly caressed her fingers. After being exposed, she didn’t show a hint of panic; she was indifferent.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

Christian clenched his fists, glanced at Joyce, and apologized, “I’m sorry. It’s my misjudgment and wishful thinking that has caused you so much trouble all this time.”

Joyce gently shook her head, her eyes clearly conveying that it wasn’t his fault, that he had already done too much for her.

At the same time, she discreetly held Luther’s hand. His hand was warm, hers, slightly cold, and warmth transferred through his palm to hers. When Felix revealed the truth just now, events from over a decade ago finally came to light. For her, it held no special significance because she had always believed in Luther.

Luther also firmly held Joyce’s hand, intertwining their fingers, feeling her trust, and he was immensely comforted.

“Felix, thank you. You’ve untied the knot in my heart that has been building up for many years,” Luther looked at Felix with sincere eyes. “It’s because of Athena that I started to feel disgust and suspicion towards all women. I always felt that they approached me with ulterior motives. Once bitten by a snake, one is scared at the sight of a rope for ten years. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been so suspicious of Joyce when we first met…”

He tightened his grip on Joyce’s hand even more, “I wouldn’t have doubted her, misunderstood her, almost harmed her, and missed her, even though I had already fallen for her long ago. It’s my fault, people are completely different from each other. I shouldn’t have equated the harm I suffered from Athena with others.”

In her crystalline eyes, Joyce gazed at Luther, not expecting that Luther’s initial lack of trust in her stemmed from Athena’s initial harm, to the point of madness and self-destruction. Although she had long forgiven him, at this moment, she understood him more, even felt sorry for him. He had been wrongly accused and tormented for more than a decade, unable to explain, even causing a rift with his brother. He bore too much; it must have been very difficult for him.

Felix lightly curved his lips into a smile, “It’s the least I could do, even if it’s a bit late.”

At this moment, Vicki was calmly observing Felix, realizing that Felix indeed knew the truth from back then. It was just that Christian at the time was stubborn and refused to believe. Ultimately, it was Christian’s mistake, sacrificing years of brotherly friendship for Athena’s sake, which was truly regrettable.

Christian took a deep breath, realizing the mistakes he had made in the past. He wasn’t one to be evasive.

“Felix, Luther, I’m sorry. I was wrong back then. Over these years, I’ve been targeting you both, never expecting that it was all just a farce,” Christian self-mockingly chuckled.

Luther remained noncommittal, “You saved Joyce. I’ve long held no grudge against you.”

Felix, on the other hand, shrugged indifferently. He was even more nonchalant, ultimately, without Christian, there wouldn’t be the life he now shared with Vicki.

He rolled his eyes, “Don’t look at me like that. I never had any issue with you. I just think you’ve been kicked in the head by a donkey.”

Vicki couldn’t help but kick Felix lightly, what nonsense was he spouting?

Felix glared at Vicki discontentedly, what was she on about? He couldn’t even mention Christian? Apparently, Christian was more important than him?

Seeing Felix’s jealousy, Vicki turned away in silence.

Once the bond between men is spoken of, it is completely resolved.

As the saying goes, a smile resolves all grudges.

Christian’s expression relaxed, his enchanting eyes curved into a contented arc.

“Enough, all of you! Do you even realize the current situation? In front of me, pairing up like devoted brothers? Heh, don’t dream! Today, everyone here, will all die!” Athena suddenly roared, her eyes revealing a bloodthirsty glint.

She suddenly convulsed a few times, shuddering all over, but soon regained her composure.

Christian frowned, “Have you lost control of your medication?! I specifically told you to quit!”

“You don’t get to tell me!”Athena raged, “Yes, I’ve tripled my dosage. I know there’s no saving me. That’s why I want to drag all of you down with me! I’ll tell you, all the exits in the basement have been sealed off. No one can come in from outside, and no one can leave from inside. This place will be our grave!”

She pointed above her head, “Do you see it? The fire suppression system over my head, I’ve tampered with it entirely. It’s now filled with poisonous gas. Once activated, there will be no escape from the basement. All of us here will be poisoned to death. The truth doesn’t matter anymore; today, all of you will accompany me in death! Christian, you didn’t have to die, considering how you treated me well when we were young. I only want these four to die with me. But since you’ve come to me, I won’t be polite. I’ll drag you down to hell with me.”

Things have gone beyond expectation. Joyce hadn’t anticipated that Athena harbored such a self-destructive mindset. It wasn’t the fierce battle she had imagined; Athena had never intended to survive from the start. She had miscalculated.

Felix was also surprised. He instinctively pulled Vicki closer to him, wanting to protect her. However, with the sprinkler above them, once the poison gas was released, he wouldn’t be able to shield her. Feeling anxious, he looked around, trying to find an exit. Unfortunately, there was none. The spacious basement was covered with fire suppression pipes above, leaving no escape.

Vicki gently pushed Felix, “It’s okay, I’m not afraid to die. As long as I’m with you, my life is worth it.”

Felix held her even tighter. Although her words moved him, they had a child; he couldn’t let them die needlessly.

Without hesitation, Joyce drew her gun in a split second. Fortunately, she had a gun concealed at her ankle, and Aldis hadn’t noticed.

She aimed the gun at Athena’s heart, “Hand over the remote. You know my marksmanship. I’ll be faster than you.”

Athena tilted her head back and laughed, “Yes, I’m well aware of your marksmanship.”

She patted her shoulder, “Thanks to you, the wound here has never healed.”

Then, she suddenly glared at Luther with resentment, “Not just her! It’s you too!”

With her head held high, Athena glared fiercely at Luther, her eyes gradually turning cold, devoid of any warmth, only filled with murderous intent.

“You actually rubbed salt into my wound. You knew I was injured here, yet you still shot at me. This shot shattered all the love I had for you. It’s because of you that I can’t live without painkillers, leaving my body crippled. Yes, I’m beyond saving. I know that I have no intention of continuing to live! Originally, I couldn’t bear the thought of you dying. But now, I’m determined to make you die, to make you accompany me in death. Luther, when I was alive, I didn’t get what I wanted from you. In death, I want you by my side. I won’t let you go, whether you’re alive or dead! You will not escape my grasp!”