Chapter 623

Tears were flowing from Juniper's eyes, but she did not loosen her grip on Hesper. She held her even tighter, forcing her to back away from the gate. "Hesper!" Rickard delivered a forceful blow to 013's chest, causing the latter to feel multiple rib fractures and rendering him unable to rise from the ground despite his efforts. The gate was closed. Rickard punched on the gate but to no avail. Juniper's voice quivered with sobs as she spoke, "Even if my mother didn't betray me, what difference does it make? I can't continue to live like this." The madness in her tone sent chills down Hesper's spine. "Just look at me. I'm a monster now. Nobody will ever accept me. Will you marry me, Rickard?" Rickard, unable to see the situation inside through the iron gate, could infer Hesper's situation. Juniper had completely lost her mind and reasoning with her was futile. He decided to calm her down first. "I'll marry you if you come out." Juniper laughed at Rickard's words, but her laug