Chapter 853

Marion set down the test tube and removed his protective gear. “You know I didn’t mean it that way,” he said.

Debra understood that Marion wasn’t avoiding her out of disinterest, but out of guilt for not protecting her better. “I heard you burned down Drake’s house.”

“Andrew told you?”

“It doesn’t matter who told me. Did you do it?”

“Yes, I did. In fact, I wanted to kill him.”

“Then why didn’t you?”

“Because I don’t want you to be with a man who has blood on his hands.”

He had promised her to turn over a new leaf, but he wouldn’t allow anyone to threaten Debra’s safety. That was his bottom line.

Seeing the guilt in his eyes, Debra hugged him tightly. “Who says you have blood on your hands? My dear, you’re the purest man I’ve ever seen.”

She had been terrified that he would kill Drake. That would have undone all their efforts and burdened him with guilt. If they wanted to uncover the truth about the car accident that killed Marion’s parents and the secrets hidden within Seamar City, they must keep Drake alive. He was closely related to the secret protected by the Four Great Families. They should beat others to uncovering it and be prepared for any future dangers.

Suddenly, a chuckle from above her head disrupted her thoughts. “What did you just call me?”

“Nothing.” Debra blushed, turning her face away.

Marion pulled her into a tight embrace and kissed her gently. “I’ll be by your side and protect you.”

Debra looked into his eyes. “When did you learn about drugs?”

She remembered that Marion, despite his past involvement in the gray areas of the law, had always strictly forbidden any involvement with drugs. Yet he seemed knowledgeable about them.

“I had to learn in the past, but that’s all behind me now,” Marion said, stroking her hair.

Chapter 853

“Come on, let’s get out of here. The smell is terrible. I’ll take you back to rest. Trust me, with me by your side, you’ll be safe.”

“I know,” Debra said, smiling. “Nothing can stump us.”

Having been through life and death, she now only wanted to cherish the person in front of her. No matter how difficult the road ahead, she would carry on with Marion.

Across town, at the Maple Hotel, Liza questioned Drake, who was lying on the bed. “Father said you’d take good care of me. Is this how you fulfill your promise?”

Kale interrupted, “Miss Eaton, please watch your words.”

“Who are you to question me here?” Liza snapped. “If it weren’t for me, you two would have died in that fire. Be grateful.”