Chapter 454

Alexander didn't even get a chance to respond before he burst into another round of coughing. "I'm still not healed up yet, and you just hit me twice. If you break me again, you're gonna be husband-less, you know?" Sarah had been crying, but when she heard that, she couldn’t help but let out a teary laugh, half angry, half amused. Alexander sat up and pulled her into his arms, gently wiping away her tears. "There, there, don’t cry. See? I’m fine, nothing serious." “But… but promise me you won’t ever do that again! Is risking your life for me really worth it?” Sarah broke free from his arms, her red eyes staring into his, utterly serious. “Of course it's worth it. You’re worth everything. Even if I have to walk through fire for you, I’d still do it a hundred, a thousand times,” Alexander said, half-joking, yet with undeniable sincerity. Then he grew serious again and added, “If something like this happens again, I still won’t hesitate. I’d throw myself in harm’s way to protect you, take