Chapter 444


    Lying in the bed was the man Gabby had been instructed to tend to earlier that day. Hey there, his back to her, obviously not


    yet asleep.


    Gabby paused at the foot of the bed, watching him, sensing his awareness of her presence and his stubborn refusal to turn


    around. An awkward expression crossed her face.


    Taking a deep breath, Gabby bit her lip and courageously slid into the bed behind him. A slight chill brushed against her as she


    closed her eyes, waiting for him to turn and embrace her. But after a long, quiet wait, as the cold seeped into her bones, the


    anticipated embrace never came.


    Gabby''s lips curled into a sardonic smile as she turned to face the man''s back. "Dummy, | miss you so much. Please, love me


    one more time. | promise I''ll follow through with the mission."


    The man in the bed did not move or show any warmth, resembling a lifeless corpse.


    Gabby had expected indifference and was about to turn back around when suddenly he grabbed her hand, turned to face her,


    blindfolded her with a strip of cloth, and pinned her beneath him.


    Blinded, Gabby''s other senses heightened. She could feel the man''s cold gaze sweep over her body, colder than ice.


    Gabby shivered involuntarily, waiting for a tender touch that never came. Instead, his touch was devoid of any emotion, chilling


    her to the core. He was like a revenant from hell, his body eternally cold.


    Gabby needed him desperately. She wanted to use her fiery heart to warm his icy form, even if it meant descending to hell with


    him.


    It wasn''t until the middle of the night that he coldly ceased and turned his back on Gabby once more, closing his eyes to sleep.


    Several times, Gabby passed out from the pain. When she awoke groggily in thete night, her keen sense told her the man


    beside her had, as usual, turned away.


    Gabby’''s lips twisted into a bitter smile. She felt so wretched and cheap, like a streetwalker knocked down for a few bucks. She


    wished she could leave this cold man behind, but she couldn''t betray her own heart.


    Sighing silently, Gabby reached out and wrapped her arms around the man''s waist, clinging to his back. Though he was still


    devoid of warmth, it was only when she was close to him that she could truly feel his presence.


    The next day.


    Gabby, worn out from the night''s ordeal, slept until noon before waking. She reached out beside her to find nothing but empty


    space.


    He had left a long time ago...


    Gabby sighed softly, removed the blindfold from her eyes, and looked toward the empty space beside her once more. It was the


    same as before; he had already left without a trace, as if she had been haunted by a ghost the previous night. His reason for


    blindfolding her was still unknown.


    Pushing through her aches, Gabby dressed and headed out. Soon, it would be time to carry out her n. To be his bride,


    she was willing tomit heinous acts, conscience be damned.


    After eating something to regain her strength, Gabby drove back to her apartment in Hawaii. She disposed of all her personal


    belongings in the apartment, then headed wearily to the office.


    Magnus, seeing Gabby at work so soon, was slightly surprised and asked with concern, "Gabby, didn''t you take a couple of days


    off? Why are you back already? Is your father feeling better?”


    Gabby''s face shed with barely concealed turmoil, then she forced a smile. "Oh, he''s much better now, thank you for asking,


    Mr. Andersen."


    With a nod to Magnus, Gabby hurried away.


    Watching her retreat, Magnus felt that Gabby seemed different today, almost as if she was avoiding him. And her demeanor


    seemed somewhat dazed.


    Magnus reached out to call her back, but his phone rang, startling him. He thought it might be Natalia, so he quickly pulled out


    his phone to find an unknown number calling. These calls were usually either from people seeking favors or just telemarketers.


    He would normally block such numbers, but today, he decided to answer, curious who would dare disturb him.


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    Theughter on the phone didn’t stop to answer, but abruptly ended as the caller hung up.


    Furious, Magnus tried to call back, only to find the number was a disconnected line. A burner phone was probably used for the


    call.


    An ominous feeling swept over Magnus, and he could no longer think of Gabby. Dropping all his work, he rushed home.


    Speeding home, Magnus was anxious about Natalia’s safety. Arriving at his house, he didn’t even bother parking properly before


    dashing inside.


    “Honey? Honey?!” he called out for Natalia, his heart pounding with fear.


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    Natalia swatted Magnus’ hand yfully. “Why rush home like this? You''re all sweaty, go freshen up, will you?”


    He wrapped his arms around Natalia.


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    just now, thinking you weren''t here.


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