Chapter 181
The dagger plunged deep into Cameron's chest, piercing flesh and bone with a horrific sound. He grimaced in pain as blood seeped from the wound.
"No!" Laura's eyes instantly filled with tears. She couldn't believe Cameron had stabbed himself, without hesitation, for her sake, especially considering their tumultuous past. "Why? Why would you do this?" she cried, her voice filled with desperation, her vision blurring. The pain of being stabbed was unimaginable to her, but she knew it must be excruciating.
"I've done as you asked. Can you let her go now?" Cameron's voice was hoarse and low. He fixed his gaze on Jack, ignoring Laura's pleas.
"Do you think I'll just let her go? How naive," Jack sneered, amusement in his voice. He was more convinced than ever of Cameron's dedication.
"Let her go, or you'll regret it," Cameron warned, the dagger still lodged in his chest, blood continuing to seep out, staining his shirt crimson.
Jack's heart skipped a beat as he met Cameron's unwavering stare. He felt an unnerving chill—a feeling he despised. His resolve hardened. For safety, he drew a gun from his waist, aiming it directly at Cameron. He threatened coldly, "If you make any move, any at all, I'll shoot her."
Laura was a weeping mess. Screaming at Cameron, her fear eclipsed by frustration, she cried, "Go! Just leave me! Didn't you hear me?"
Yet, Cameron remained unmoved. "Go! I don't need you to save me! Can you hear me?" Tears streamed down her face. Jack's lips curled into a vile smirk as he witnessed her breakdown. He aimed the gun at Cameron and pulled the trigger.
The bullet struck Cameron's left knee precisely. Blood spurted out as he grunted in pain. His knee shattered under the impact, forcing him to collapse. He could have dodged the bullet at that distance, but he chose to endure it for Laura's sake.
"Cameron!" she cried, her face pale with fear. "Get away from here! Haven't I told you to stop worrying about me? Do you think I'll be grateful? Do you believe this will save me?" Her voice trembled. "Let me tell you, Cameron, even if you die, I won't thank you. Instead, I will despise you! Despise your foolishness and your self-righteousness!"
"Would you just shut up? Don't you realize how annoying you are right now?" Cameron's voice was raspy, his lips increasingly pale from blood loss.
Jack laughed mockingly. "What a touching scene, yet it seems the lady doesn't appreciate your efforts. It's a waste to die for someone like her, don't you think?"
"The worth of my actions is not for you to judge," Cameron retorted, his gaze sharp despite the continuous bleeding. "Let her go, or I assure you, you will deeply regret it."
"Are you threatening me?" Jack snickered, his eyes filled with malevolence. "Then show me, with your current condition, how you plan to make me regret it."
With that, Jack fired another shot. This time, he hit Cameron's shoulder. The bullet tore through, causing his entire left arm to go limp. Blood oozed continuously, drenching half his body. Yet, Cameron didn't flinch.
"Cameron!" Laura's heart pounded, her despairing cries echoing through the classroom. "Please, I'm begging you just leave me"
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