Chapter 97 You Came for Me
"Help me!" Fiona exclaimed in shock, clutching her abdomen and swiftly turning around.
Amid the chaotic darkness, two faint halos flickered desperately.
"Who are you?" Fiona asked, bewildered.
"Mummy lied! You said you'd protect us!"
"Mummy's bad!"
Fiona's headache intensified.
"I'm not lying. I'll protect you, please don't cry!"
"You'll die. How can you protect us?" the halos lamented.
Right, if she died, who'd safeguard her babies?
No, she couldn't die! Fiona couldn't die!
Darwin couldn't recall how many times he'd performed CPR. Just as he was about to resume chest compressions, the person beneath him coughed softly.
"He's alive! Secretary Woods is alive!" Jackie's excited voice reached Fiona's ears.
Weary, she opened her eyes. Darwin, with red eyes, was the first thing she saw.
"Did I die?" Fiona croaked, her voice hoarse.
Darwin shook his head, responding softly as if they'd averted a disaster, "No, not at all!"
A surge of emotions hit Fiona like a tsunami. She rose and embraced Darwin.
"You came to save me, you really came..." Fiona's voice trembled.
Darwin's heart shattered.
Trembling, Fiona revealed her sheer terror.
"I'm sorry..."
Darwin held her tightly, as if merging her into himself. It was his fault, for not seeing Eric's intentions towards her, for not ensuring her safety.
Thankfully...
Thinking about Fiona's vulnerable state earlier, Darwin felt a surge of protectiveness.
"Take me away, I can't stay here," Fiona pleaded, in tears.
"Okay!" Darwin swiftly responded, lifting Fiona and heading out.
"Darwin!" Eric suddenly roared, "She blinded me! She can't leave!"
Darwin's gaze turned icy as he faced Eric. "Do you think this can be resolved with just one eye?"
Eric was stunned. "You'd destroy our cooperation with the Ross family for a woman?"
"Do you even represent the Ross family?" Darwin's tone was chilling.
"Silence him and send his tongue to Hathaway!"
"You can't do this!"
Before Eric finished, Darwin carried Fiona and swiftly left.
Expressionless men moved towards Eric.
"I'm Eric Ross! Frederick Ross's son! How dare you!"
Darwin's bodyguards supported Fiona from the start.
Upon seeing her unconscious, they felt a surge of protective rage.
"Speaking improper Mandarin is useless with a damaged tongue!"
Bones cracked. Eric's jaw dislocated.
A dagger gleamed, followed by Eric's agonizing scream.
Fiona, horrified, shrunk into Darwin's embrace.
"You're covered in blood. Let's see a doctor first," Darwin whispered.
"The blood is his," Fiona replied. "I want to leave now!"
"Okay, let's go!"
Exhausted, Fiona felt safe in Darwin's arms. She dozed off. Concerned she might be hurt, Darwin took her to his estate. Fiona slept while Darwin gently removed her stained robe and saw what she wore underneath. Fiona woke, groggy.
Seeing her robe gone, she tensed. "I gouged his eyes out."
Darwin visibly relaxed.
"You're safe," Fiona assured.
"Is that what worries me?" Darwin replied.
He handed her a robe.
"I won't wear this!" Fiona blushed. "Leave, please."
"Why be shy?" Darwin said, puzzled but soft-hearted.
"That man made me wear it, I don't want you to see!" Fiona said.
"Okay, you're in charge," Darwin said, leaving. Fiona changed, feeling calmer.
Darwin returned, wordlessly helping Fiona bathe. Her bruises appalled him, but he controlled his anger not to scare her.
"Does it hurt?" concern filled his eyes.
Fiona, not wanting to feign strength, teared up. "Yes, it hurts."
Darwin's heart broke more.
"I won't let this slide!" he vowed.
"If the Ross family protects him, I won't cooperate," Darwin stated.
When he believed Fiona was gone, everything lost meaning.
Fiona didn't expect Darwin's resolve. She hugged him. "Thank you for saving me."
"Did you doubt I would?" Darwin asked.
Fiona's heart ached. If she'd believed, why fight Eric? Tears welled silently.
"Let's not dwell," Darwin soothed, holding her close.
Resting in Darwin's arms, Fiona felt safe but sleepless.
Darwin had rescued her from death tonight. His arrival shattered her defenses, revealing her reliance on and affection for him.
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