Chapter 106. Must Die Together (2)

Matthew handed his son to Flora, nodding at her: "Get everyone on board, I can climb."

With that, he grabbed the rope ladder, deftly beginning his ascent.

His movements were so fluid, as if he had done this countless times before.

The rescue boat was lowered.

Flora, clutching her son, climbed aboard, followed by Layla Gary.

Only Winky stood still.

Urged by the anxious stares of the others, he shook his head: "I want to die with the young lady... She's made many mistakes, but they're in the past. I hope you can forgive her." He had promised to protect her in this life and death.

Of course, he couldn't leave her alone.

"After we're safely out, I'll send people to retrieve Selena's remains." Flora tried to persuade him: "Besides, do you think it's worth it? She never cared about you, even till her dying breath, she didn't care about what you wanted..."

"No... the young lady didn't want me to die, so she told me to follow you all. Sh