Chapter 172

Before Megan could say anything, Karl gently put his finger on her lips. A soft, bitter smile curved on his handsome face. "Don't say it. I already have everything I wanted in this stolen moment. Even if you end up hating me, it's all worth it." Megan gave a small smile, "Thanks for giving me a second chance at life, and... for everything you've done for me." Karl gave a light chuckle. "Let me walk you out." He wrapped an arm around her waist and led her toward the door. Just as they reached the back exit, he saw the area outside surrounded. "Keith, get Megan out through the underground tunnel," he said. "Yes, sir." "Make sure she gets to Tristan safely." "Got it, boss." Keith quickly steadied Megan and headed back into the house, stepping into a hidden studio. He gently rotated a plaster sculpture on the table, causing a panel in the floor to slide open. "Miss Shaw, this way." The two of them started down the stairs, and when they reached the final step, Keith pressed a switch on the