Chapter 221 A Broken Trust

Christian bent down and pulled Annie tightly into his arms, holding her so hard as if he could never let go. He didn't notice at all how stiff her body went the moment he came close, or how icy her expression became. "It's my fault. It's all my fault. From now on, we'll never be apart again," he said in a hoarse voice laden with the terror of losing her. Annie clenched her fists at her sides, her nails digging deep into her palms. She didn't say anything. Reaching out, she pushed Christian away. She couldn't even be bothered to question him. After all, they were only partners. Their whole marriage was bound by a temporary partnership agreement. Besides, Christian had saved her more than once. Even if she asked, there was no stopping him from inventing a more convincing lie to keep deceiving her. Once trust was lost, it was lost for good. "Christian." Annie finally spoke, her voice so calm and emotionless. "I want to go back to Caldra." Christian saw the cool, distant look in her