Chapter 176

Dylan smiled casually. “I wouldn’t want a girl to do all the work.” He obviously misunderstood. I turned to the sea visible through the window, memories flooding my mind. I sighed unconsciously, “I didn’t expect we could survive.” This felt like a legendary story.

“Yes,” Dylan agreed, his tone high-spirited and full of vigor. “God still pities us.” He paused, then asked, “By the way, Yvonne, I was so happy you woke up this morning I forgot to ask—why did you commit suicide? I heard your mood had stabilized recently.” He’d recently changed his major to psychology and had some knowledge of the subject.

“Suicide?” I was taken aback. “Who told you I committed suicide?”

“Your stepmother, Sophia, your stepsister, and your father…” Dylan recalled the scene, admitting he’d been in too much distress after jumping into the sea to hear much detail.

My heart nearly stopped. “They said it was suicide?” I stepped forward, eyes fixed on Dylan’s.

He was smart. Seeing my reaction, he understood immediately. “Yvonne, what happened?”

I froze, hands clenched. Joanna pushed me into the sea! I thought. “Not only that, but my father didn’t help. Afterwards, he claimed I committed suicide? How could there be such a heartless father?”

“Yvonne? You… you didn’t commit suicide?” Dylan asked anxiously.

I recounted the events. Dylan gritted his teeth, furious. “This is outrageous! This is murder! They even had the gall to say they couldn’t stop you…” He paused, concerned about my emotional state. “Don’t be too sad. They’re not worth it.”

“I’m not sad,” I smiled. “They wanted me dead a long time ago. I just wasn’t prepared.” It began when Yosef texted me to meet him on the roof. I thought he had something to tell me, but it was a setup. If not for him, I wouldn't have gone.

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I would have accepted it if Joanna had done it, but not Yosef. My breathing hitched. I couldn't bear it, collapsing onto the bed. Dylan rushed in, worried. "Are you alright?"

I shook my head, my throat choked. Tears streamed down my face. Seeing me like this, Dylan panicked. “Don’t cry, Yvonne. No matter what, I’ll stay by your side!”

I couldn't hear much more. My mind was in turmoil. I used to think my father favored boys, that his desire for a son to inherit the business was understandable. But I never thought he'd want to kill me. Did he treat my mother the same way? I wondered, unable to bear the thought. A surge of hatred welled up. “Dylan, I need to go back as soon as possible!”

“What do you want to do?” Dylan asked, startled, his voice trembling.

I wiped my tears, my gaze firm. “Revenge!”

Dylan regained his composure, his determination matching mine. He seemed to expect this. “Okay, Yvonne, no matter what you want to do, I will help you!”

I frowned and refused. “No, this is my revenge. Don’t get involved. You still have a bright future.”

Dylan’s voice rose. Afraid I’d refuse again, he blurted out, “If you don’t let me go with you, I will act alone, and I will avenge you too!”

“Dylan, you…” I sighed. I knew he felt this way because he liked me, but I couldn’t take advantage of him. My mother had told me that too many debts of gratitude made life harder.

“You’re worth it,” Dylan interrupted, quickly. He explained, “You don’t want to owe me, right? But I do this voluntarily. Maybe you think I’m stupid, but I just want you to be happy.”

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He smiled foolishly, scratching his head. “I was willing to study medicine for you. I’ve never felt this way about anyone until I met you.”

“You…” I stared blankly, my heart aching. “Why are you so silly? You know this won’t work.”

“Do you have to be with someone you like? Maybe I’m stupid, but I just want to protect you.” His eyes were pure, reflecting my image. If I’d met him before Hayden… but it was too late.

I sighed. “Dylan, this love might make you lose everything.”

“Including my life, right?” He smiled, as if this were an ordinary conversation. “From the moment I jumped off the cruise ship, I have no regrets. Even if it cost me my life, I want to follow you.”

As he spoke, waves crashed against the shore, blurring my thoughts.