Chapter 237

Daniel Almond jerked his head up, tears blurring his vision. He couldn't believe the father who had once abandoned him was now willing to die for him.

"Dad, no!" Daniel shook his head violently, his voice hoarse from screaming. "I'm not afraid to die! You need to stay alive to protect Mom!"

Susan Thompson's heart felt like it was being torn apart. She finally understood this was another one of Nicole Capra's vicious schemes—using Lucas Lynch to eliminate Daniel.

Andrew Lucas's gaze had never been so tender. He stared at Daniel, the child he'd personally cast aside, who was now only concerned for his safety.

"Let him go." Andrew turned to Lucas Lynch, his voice icy. "Take my life instead."

Lucas Lynch sneered and tossed a knife at him. "Andrew Lucas, always so decisive! But death is too easy for you. I want you to suffer!"

The blade flashed as Andrew plunged it into his left shoulder without hesitation. Blood instantly stained his white shirt.

"Are you insane?!" Susan rushed forward, but Andrew effortlessly dodged her. He even smiled at her. "Don't cry, Susan. It doesn't hurt."

Lucas Lynch dragged the sobbing Daniel back a step. "Second strike—left arm!"

The sickening sound of the blade piercing flesh made Susan tremble. Yet Andrew gently wiped her tears away. "One kiss, and the pain will disappear."

This bastard! Even at death's door, he was still flirting!

But Susan rose on her toes and kissed him fiercely. If she'd known this was goodbye, she wouldn't have wasted so much time.

"Third strike—" Lucas Lynch grinned maliciously. "Since my brother lost his manhood, you won't keep yours either!"

The sharp blade pointed straight at Andrew's groin.

Susan's heart nearly stopped. She clutched Andrew's hand, but he gently pushed her away.

"Remember," he whispered in her ear, "no matter what happens, take Daniel and leave."

He turned to face Lucas Lynch, a cold smirk curling his lips. "Go ahead. Show me what you've got."