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Chapter Two Hundred and Sixty Four
Author: Elvis Brown
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“Ah…”

Amelia’s scream pierced the air as she instinctively shut her eyes, paralyzed by fear.

In that very moment, blood splattered.

However, to her shock, the blade didn’t slash across her face as she had feared. Instead, it buried itself deep into Ethan's back.

In the blink of an eye, just as Williams lunged to attack again, Richard surged forward, throwing himself between them and using his body as a shield to protect Amelia.

“Ugh…”

The sharp pain seared through Richard's body, causing him to gasp. He staggered, his breath ragged from the sudden injury.

Amelia’s eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Richard. She had never imagined that he would risk his life to protect her like this.

“Ethan… are… are you okay? Are you out of your mind?” Amelia’s eyes filled with tears as she rushed to his side, her voice cracking with concern.

Richard lifted his head, forcing a strained smile through the agony. He whispered, his voice almost a whisper, “If that knife had hit your face… how could
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