Chapter 47 All Because of Him
Chapter 47
All these corporate people had no shred of humanity at all.
Unlike me, Chris was not worried. Smiling, he said, “Thank you for telling me.
Will you still be going to Saint Jude then?”
I shook my head.
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Liam was extremely hostile towards Chris. I didn’t want to add to his troubles.
Had there not been extenuating circumstances today, I would not have
gotten in his car.
Chris nodded, “Then I’ll stay here. I want to continue helping you.”
I replied, “You don’t have to. He gets very scary when he makes up his mind
to go after someone. You don’t understand…”
Chris said, “You don’t have to worry. I’ve done nothing wrong. No one can do
anything to me. I don’t want you to feel helpless and alone.”
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Without even waiting for my reply, he simply waved and smiled, “You should
rest soon. Goodnight.”
After which, he opened the door.
In that instant, both of us were stunned.
Standing by the door all along, was Liam.
His expression was dark and his eyes were bloodshot. With a cigarette in his
mouth, he stared daggers at Chris like a starved wolf looking at its prey.
Beside him, several bodyguards had the entire corridor sealed off. There was
no way for us to escape.
Anyone would be caught off guard in this situation. Chris was evidently
startled as well, pausing for a brief moment before flashing his professional
smile, “Hello Mr. Mendez.”
Liam glanced at Chris before turning to me.
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Grabbing the cigarette from his mouth, he spoke to me in a hoarse voice,
“Come here.”
Of course I wouldn’t go over.
I was in the room, while Liam was outside. If I shut the door, he wouldn’t be
able to do anything to me.
My only problem was Chris. Should I push him out, or pull him in?
If I pushed him out, there was no telling what Liam would do to him. But if I
were to pull him in, then Liam would surely never let him go.
As I contemplated my options, Chris stepped over to the left and got in front
of me. He said, “Mr. Mendez, I’m afraid Ms. Nyra isn’t feeling very well. Just
now…”
Before he could finish, Liam quickly stepped forward. I was too late to pull
Chris away as Liam’s punch landed on his stomach.
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Chris bent over from the pain.
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Seeing how Liam’s fist was still clenched, it was obvious he was not planning
on stopping at all. I wanted to pull Chris in at first, but I quickly realized that
would only exacerbate the situation, so I let go of the door handle and ran
out. Afraid that Liam was going to push me away, I hugged him closely as I
yelled, “Stop, Liam! Stop…”
Liam paused slightly and looked over at me.
Softening my tone, I continued, “I’m here now. Please stop…”
I wasn’t able to finish.
As I was speaking, Chris clenched his fist and tried to punch Liam in the face.
My arms were wrapped around Liam’s, so by the time he reacted, it was too
late. Chris‘ punch landed right on its target.
Liam fell back from the strike, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth. My
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heart ached slightly at the sight and my grip weakened.
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Liam immediately grabbed Chris by the collar and punched him back in the
face.
Chris‘ glasses flew out as he was dazed by the blow.
Liam then shoved him back, intending to continue beating on Chris while he
was staggered.
This all happened in the blink of an eye. I quickly snapped back to reality and
pushed Liam away like my life depended on it, shouting, “Stop! Are you
crazy?!”
Liam stopped.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared by the look in his bloodshot eyes. He was a
madman!
The moment seemed to stop as we stared each other down.
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Suddenly, Liam walked up to me. I turned my face away out of reflex, but he
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simply grabbed me by the arm, dragging me inside the room and slamming
the door shut behind him.
I was so terrified. I wanted to struggle, but I couldn’t muster any strength at all
as he pressed me down on the mirror hanging from the door.
I couldn’t remember anything else that happened after that.
It was simply too painful to recall. Several times, I fainted from the pain. Other
times, I jolted back to consciousness from it.
It was hell on earth.
Finally, by the next afternoon, Liam collapsed from fatigue.
I really wished to leave, but as much as I tried, I couldn’t command my body
to move. Ultimately, I just collapsed on the ground.
After straining himself the whole night, Liam was out of strength and didn’t
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wake up.
That was a good thing.
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Pulling up some clothes that were lying nearby, I curled up on the ground and
slept.
I wasn’t able to sleep well this time around. The minute I closed my eyes, all I
saw was what had happened the night before.
He was completely crazed and violent, staring at me with bloodshot eyes the
whole night. Had he not been preoccupied with venting his frustrations, I was
positive he was going to kill me.
I was woken up by the nightmare. When I opened my eyes, I saw Liam’s face.
He was staring at me with a cold stillness, his face almost touching mine.
I held my breath.
to stare, not blinking even once.
After a while, he spoke up, “It was him as well last time, wasn’t it?”
met his gaze.
What do you mean last time?
“Talk.” He pushed my head down and pressed his forehead against mine, his
gaze meeting my own as he asked, “You were fooling around with him here
too last time, weren’t you? How long have you known him?”
I quickly realized what he was referring to.
Indeed, on the day I realized I had cancer, I was also staying in this hotel.
It was no wonder he was able to find me so quickly.
Naturally, I would never admit it to him. Shaking my head, I said, “No, I was
alone last time…”
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“Alone?” He tightened his grip and barked, “Ever since that day, you’ve been
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acting aloof and depressed, not taking a single drink or eating a single meal…
It’s because of him, isn’t it?!”
I was stunned. “That’s because…”
I had wanted to tell him it was because I was sick, but the words failed to
escape my lips.
I would never speak to him about this again.
“Because of what?” Liam’s gaze was cold like the glint of a knife as he
continued, “Say it.”
I was too tired to think of a plausible excuse, and simply said, “Because… I was
feeling sad and wanted to be alone.”
Liam fell silent.
“As for what happened last night…” I wanted to explain myself at first, but
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feeling his hand on my head, I felt a deep pang in my heart. Tears started
welling in my eyes, and I fell silent.
Why should I have to explain it to him?
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He was the one fooling around in the house my father bought. Where did he
get the audacity to question me?
I was on the verge of tears, but I couldn’t say a single word. So I simply closed
my eyes and let the teardrops fall.
He was free to think what he wished. It was no longer my concern.
I stopped explaining.
I could not remember how much time had passed before the grip on my
face finally loosened.
Gaining a sense of freedom, I slowly opened my eyes.
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It was all very foggy. As I wiped away the tears, I saw Liam lying against the
headboard with a cigarette in his mouth.
I remained motionless and curled up on the floor as I watched him light his
cigarette.
The suffocating smell of smoke slowly permeated the room, and I suddenly
remembered our first meeting three years ago.
That day, after we had greeted each other, I told him that my father was in a
meeting and that he was free to wait in the VIP room. And if he didn’t mind, I
could keep him company in the meantime.
To which he replied, “It would be my honor.”
