Barrett said, "Zoe, just this once, I'll be more careful."

He couldn't control that emotion, anxious to prove that he was different from Penelope.

At least there were some things that only he could get from Zoe, reasonable and legitimate, things Penelope couldn't obtain.

As his voice reached her ears, Zoe shivered uncontrollably. A sudden chill rushed from her feet to her head, making her tremble with dread.

This was him, who had never truly softened towards her.

Even now, knowing her physical condition clearly, knowing she was dying, he would still spare her nothing.

Fear overwhelmed her anger; her face turned pale, and she reached for the car door....