Chapter 2659

Max was quiet for a few seconds before answering her seriously, “It’s fine whether you’re Lizzie or Charity. Anyway, I’ll protect you both.”

He would take care of Lizzie as though she was his sister. As for his love for Charity, he would keep it deep in his heart.

Charity was momentarily dazed. Then, she sat up with difficulty and laughed awkwardly. “Thank you for saying that.”

“Charity… Did you have a nightmare?”

Max gently smoothed her moist, black hair.

She was sweating profusely just now.

She was also mumbling some strange words.

“Perhaps I was hallucinating from the fever, but I think I saw Eliza, and she said she was leaving.” Charity looked down at her hand. “You know, I’ve always had a feeling that she hadn’t left and wanted to return this body to her. However, since I’ve dirtied it, Eliza wouldn’t possibly want it back.”

Seeing her despondent and blaming herself made Max’s heart ache with pity for her. “No. Lizzie is kind. She won’t care about it.”

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