Chapter 3

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Thankfully, the heavens granted me a second chance at life.

Right before my eyes, Vanessa's face was twisted in a manic frenzy.

Seeing that I hadn't responded, she shoved me hard once more.

"Say something, Owen! Are you deaf and mute?!"

A bone-deep chill ran through my body, as if the phantom cold of freezing to death had not yet faded.

I wrapped my arms around myself, shivering so violently that I couldn't immediately speak.

Seeing that her threats weren't working, Vanessa instantly switched tactics and put on a fragile, tearful act.

She dabbed at her crocodile tears and gently shook my arm.

"Babe, Dylan has always been like an older brother to me. I really can't live without him."

"I'll get on my knees and beg you, please just go save him."

"You're an elite search and rescue specialist who has saved so many people. You can definitely bring Dylan back safe and sound!"

Tears streamed down her cheeks one after another.

In the past, whenever Vanessa cried, I would immediately surrender and fulfill her every demand, unable to bear seeing her upset.

Now, my eyes landed on the custom engraved protection charm hanging around her neck.

A cold sneer formed in my heart.

I had devoted myself to Vanessa like a loyal dog for years.

That ended today.