Chapter 12

Sean's bloodshot eyes glinted dangerously as his grip tightened. His voice came out through gritted teeth. "You didn't just drive Charlotte away, you even killed my child. And now you have the nerve to stand her and expect me to continue submitting to you?" The crushing pressure on Kylie's throat stole all the air from her lungs. Howard cried, "Don't do this, Dr. Johannson! Someone help! Dr. Lundberg's not going to make it!" He'd been standing awkwardly nearby before rushing over to pull Sean away. However, it was impossible for him to stop Sean, who was like a raging bull. Howard could only shout desperately for help toward the crowd at the proposal site. Kylie's eyes were already rolling back by the time the others heard and came running. Aghast, they pried Sean off her with great effort. She collapsed, tears streaming down her face as she gasped for air. Realizing how she'd just turn into a spectacle, Kylie bolted up from the ground and slapped Sean hard across the face. "