Chapter 21

Ian reacted quickly and pushed Ruby to the side. However, he didn't manage to dodge Cecelia himself, and the blade pierced his shoulder. Crimson blood stained his shirt, and his face turned as white as a sheet. "Ian!" Henry exclaimed in shock. He rushed forward and kicked Cecelia to the floor, holding her down. Crashing onto the floor, she thrashed violently and managed to stab Henry. Henry let out a grunt. With the last of his strength, he broke the joint in her wrist. "Ah!" Cecelia screeched. The knife in her hand fell to the side. She struggled to climb to her feet, but Henry forced her back down. "Let me go! Let me go!" she shrieked hysterically, her eyes flashing with mania. Henry's face was frosty. "Cecelia, you're done for," he said lowly. In the hospital, the smell of antiseptics was pungent and cold. Ian and Henry were rushed into the emergency room. Ruby stood in the hallway, coldly gazing at the operating room's shut door. She was completely unaffected. She knew tha