Chapter 370

"Juliana!" The couple turned, startled, to see their daughter's determined expression. "If I can pay off Dad’s debt, if I can keep him out of prison… then I’m willing to do anything for you," Juliana said, her eyes brimming with unshed tears. She felt a sharp pang of guilt — how had she been so blind to her family’s dire situation until now? "Juliana, sweetheart, there's no need to decide so quickly—" her father began softly. Juliana sniffled and cut him off. "It’s okay, Dad. I’m willing to marry Christopher. I won’t regret it." With that, she set the fruit she’d been holding down and walked out of the hospital room. Outside, she pulled out her phone and dialed Christopher’s number. A deep male voice answered, "Yeah? Who’s this?" "This is Juliana." "Juliana? No way! Is it really you? My goddess, you finally called!" the voice on the other end burst out with joy. "I’ll marry you," she said bluntly. "But can you really pay off my father’s debts?" "The day you become my wife, your dad bec