Chapter 308 Let Me Be Worth It
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Lauren’s stomach feh like it had been set on fire. The pesticide burned its way through her organs, relentless and cruel. The pain twisted inside her, tearing at everything it touched. The painkillers from earlier did nothing.
She clenched her teeth, but agony still escaped her lips in broken whimpers
A thick stream of black blood spilled from her mouth, splattering across the cold interrogation room floor.
But even then–she smiled.
That fragile, bitter smile carried a quiet peace. A resignation. A final kind of freedom
If she died, then it would all be over.
Mia wouldn’t have to bear the weight of murder. She could live her life freely.
Felix could forget everything and focus on his future. Grandma and Anna wouldn’t worry anymore.
Everyone would be okay.
That was all Lauren wanted.
Tears slid silently from her eyes as everything faded to black.
When she opened her eyes again, she was in a hospital bed.
And she wasn’t alone.
The room was filled with people–but all she saw was Felix
He sat nearby in a wheelchair, pale as snow, red–rimmed eyes locked onto hers with such intensity it nearly broke her.
Lauren gave him a weak smile.
She raised her hand slowly, reaching for his face–but her strength gave out halfway
Felix caught her hand and pressed it to his cheek. His voice cracked.
“Why would you do something so stupid?”
She looked at the man who’d come apart because of her and felt her heart twist with guilt and love
“Felix. I’ve dragged you down. Please when I’m gone, move on. Forget me.”
His tears burst free, falling in heavy drops.
His whole body trembled.
“You promised to marry me,” he choked out. “You said you would. You can’t break that promise.”
Lauren gently brushed the tears from his cheek. Even that small movement hurt–but she forced her hand to move.
“Don’t cry,” she whispered.
Then-
Mia appeared beside the bed, her face swollen from crying.
She threw herself at Lauren’s side.
Chapter 308 Let Me Be Worth it
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pesticide.”
Her eyes bore into Mia’s
Mia was smart. She understood instantly.
And when she did, her legs gave out. She collapsed to her knees beside the bed.
She clutched Lauren’s arm, as if holding her tightly enough would stop her from slipping away.
“Don’t die. Lauren,” she cried. “Please don’t leave me. Il die before I let you go.”
But Lauren was beyond saving.
Surviving pesticide poisoning was rare. It destroyed the lungs. It was irreversible.
Mia knew that. And that knowledge hollowed her out from the inside.
She wrapped her arms around Lauren, sobbing like her soul was being torn apart.
Lauren leaned closer, whispering in her ear with what little strength she had left
“Mia.. let this be enough. Please live. Let my death mean something. It’s all I can do for you.”
Mia froze.
Let this be enough?
ere still alive
But Sharon and George were
How could this be enough?
She bit her lip and nodded, tears pouring freely.
“Okay,” she lied, “I promise. If you stay alive, I’ll do anything you say.”
She gripped Lauren’s hand tighter, pleading with the universe.
“You’ll get better. The doctors will fix this. Just hold on.”
Every breath Lauren took was like swallowing knives.
The taste o
of blood rose in her throat, but she swallowed it back. She didn’t want them to see.
“Mia.. don’t cry,” she whispered again.
Mia tried to wipe her tears away, but it was useless. They kept coming, faster and heavier, until she couldn’t even see Lauren’s face anymore.
She just wanted to see her one more time. One last time.
