Chapter 2

The system quickly came online with a reply.

"Dear host, since you've missed the best time to leave this world, if you wish to leave now, you must die a tragic death to do so."

Without hesitation, I agreed.

Even though there was nothing in this world worth staying for, I didn't want to face Irene's fake smile again.

The system notified me that I could return in fifteen days.

I couldn't help but reflect on the coincidence of the timing.

Just then, Irene spoke anxiously.

"If you don't like the watch, I can get you something else."

Something else fake, perhaps?

I shook my head and politely declined.

"No, I don't need anything."

Irene's heart skipped a beat, and she had a strange, uneasy feeling that what I said was about the watch, but maybe not.

She anxiously pulled me into her arms, greedily seeking my warmth.

Jason watched the scene, his eyes turning red with envy. He spoke up to remind her.

"Ms. Kemp, the staff has been waiting for a while. If we don't leave soon, we'll be late."

Reluctantly, Irene let me go and started packing up to take me out of the hospital.

But as she comforted me and chatted, she managed to hold Jason's hand with one free hand.

I turned numbly toward the window.

It turned out that Irene's heart was big enough to divide between two people.

The car ride was silent.

Because of my eyesight, Irene had to arrange for the wedding to take place downstairs in her villa.

Though the wedding setup was still in its early stages, it was clear that Irene had put a lot of thought into it.

The staff was waiting, ready to guide us through the process.

Irene led me onto the stage, with Jason standing between us, holding the microphone as the emcee.

"Mr. Henson, do you take Ms. Kemp to be your wife, for richer or for poorer..."

He passionately finished reading the vows and, along with everyone else in the audience, waited for me to say the words. "I do."

But I didn't speak.

Irene tugged at my sleeve, and even the staff was about to step in to hurry me.

Then, the stage suddenly collapsed.

"Watch out!"

Irene shouted and pushed me toward the area where the stage was falling while she rushed to shield Jason.

I was hit on the head, blood spilling everywhere, while Jason was unharmed.

Jason stared at Irene, who had risked her life to protect him in that dangerous moment. Emotions surged in his eyes, and he could no longer hold back. He shouted at her.

"You clearly love me more, so why won't you give me another chance?"