My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2379

Hearing this response, Zenon no longer hid his intentions. He immediately pulled out a dagger and pointed it at Astin.

"Then, I'll make the choice for you!"

With a swift slash, a wound appeared on Astin's face. He knew Zenon was serious, but he did not know what to do.

As he was instinctively driven by the will to survive, he scrambled away, stumbling as he ran forward in a panic.

However, Zenon quickly caught up to him. After another stab, Astin fell onto the grass.

He turned his head in terror. "No, please... Don't kill me! I..."

As he held the blood-stained dagger, Zenon approached Astin.

The blood from the dagger dripped to the ground as the sky began to rain.

Zenon remained angry, his resolve unwavering. Yet as the rain washed over his cheeks, something seemed to spill from his eyes.

He could not tell if it was rain or tears. He started to talk about his misfortunes as he lowered the dagger.

"You still have your father, your family, but I can never see mine again. This isn't your fault, but to prevent others from suffering the same and for my own reasons, I have to kill you..."

Astin's body struggled fiercely. He understood that every word Zenon spoke was heartfelt, and he knew that his existence might indeed be as dangerous as Zenon claimed. Yet, his body was acting on its own.

"I don't want to die!"

At this moment, Zenon's dagger was already pointed directly at Astin's throat.

"Don't worry, you won't feel any pain!"

Astin was now in that exact state, his body burning with a relentless fever as the demonic power continued to erode his consciousness. It was leaving him in constant agony.

The Calhoun siblings were in a state of panic when they saw Astin in such a state.

Charlotte was so anxious that she started crying. Normal medicine had no effect, and the wounds kept worsening. It seemed very possible that Astin might die right in front of them.

Just then, Dusky walked in.

"Well, looks like I haven't missed anything important."

Charlotte hurried over to Dusky. "You must have a way to save Astin! You must have."

However, Dusky shook his head, instantly plunging Charlotte into despair.