Chapter 1040:


    But could he simply throw in the towel? That wasn’t in his DNA.


    Adrian had already put several meters between them.


    Dunn, raising his voice, looked at his back with unwavering sincerity andposure. “My feelings for Aurora aren’t a sh in the pan! From the moment I fell for her, every step I take from there on out is connected to her. I want to give her the best of everything, the most precious things I have to offer. I’m at a loss for how else to prove my sincerity. I understand that, at this stage, your ce in her heart is unassable. But even if you don’t give us your blessing, I will still respect her talent and brilliance, cherish her tenderness…”


    “Kindness, and value her understanding and eptance. This will take time, I know that, and I hope that you and Mrs. Miller will grant me that opportunity.”


    Adrian paused. Just as the Finch family thought he was about to turn around, he once again led Joelle away. Was Adrian not even willing to give him a snowball’s chance in hell? For the first time in his life, Dunn felt utterly helpless.


    “It’s alright,” Gracie reassured him. “Your father and I have always been in your corner. We’ll wait with you until theye around!”


    In those agonizing seconds, Dunn regained hisposure. He wasn’t a child, nor was he the type to throw a tantrum to get his way.


    “Dad, Mom, let’s go home. Trying to tug at their heartstrings won’t do any good; it’ll only rub them the wrong way.”


    Fred knew this to be true, but what other cards did they have to y? ying the sympathy card might soften their hearts, but doing nothing would get them nowhere fast.


    “Are we really just going to go back? Are you alright with that?” Fred asked.


    Dunn’s deep gaze settled on the building that stood bathed in moonlight. He seemed to be looking at Aurora through the walls. “We agreed that we’d face any obstacles together. Even if we’re kept apart for now. As long as our goals are aligned, we’ll find our way back to each other.”


    Just as the family of three was about to leave, they heard a piercing scream.


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    “Ah! Someone, quick! Katie’s taken a turn for the worse!”


    The stillness of the night shattered.


    A flurry of figures rushed back and forth, making the Finches’ heads spin.


    Fred sighed. “Looks like the Millers are in for a long night.”


    Five minutes earlier, Katie had vomited a torrent of blood and then slipped into unconsciousness. The doctor had previously warned them that Katie’s life was hanging by a thread. Fearing that she might not make it through the night, Joelle informed Rnd of the grim news.


    When Rnd learned that Katie was on her deathbed, he was silent for a long moment, stubbornly clinging to an air of indifference.


    Eventually, he followed Joelle to Katie’s bedside. She was in a delirious state, mumbling words that no one could decipher. They were likely the people and matters that weighed heaviest on her heart.


    Rnd listened for a while but didn’t hear his name. Well, he wasn’t expecting a miracle anyway.


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