Chapter 7 Chapter 7 How can there be such a shameless man in this world ? Miss Carolines sincere heart was completely wasted on him . He brings shame to all men ! Had I known this , I would never have come to this cursed wedding . Its an insult to my eyes ! Watching his friends who had just been cursing me now turn against him , Edwards head felt impossibly heavy . Unable to lift it , he could only clench his fists as people called him an ungrateful hypocrite . William didnt spare Edward another glance . Carrying me toward the door , he coldly declared , Anyone who offended Carol today , even if just a fly , Ill make you wish you were dead . y immediately collapsed to the ground , crying as she begged me , Carol , Carol , I was wrong . I was blind to offend you . Please ask Young Master … please , let Young Master William spare me ? Ill kowtow to you ! She began violently kowtowing , not stopping even when her forehead began to bleed . Seeing this , others also knelt down , kowtowing and apologizing , slapping their own faces . The men who had torn at my wedding dress fearfully said they would cripple their own hands as punishment . Only Edward stood motionless , staring at me intently as he said with resentment , Carol , I thought you were just saying youd marry someone else to spite me . You said youd only marry me in this life . I tightened my grip around Williams neck and sneered , Edward , who do you think you are ? You think youre worthy of being my man ? Surprised by my words , a shadow of desolation crossed Edwards eyes as he stepped closer , Carol , I know you dont love him . You were willing to take the blame for me that proves you love me , not him . Please dont force yourself . If youll just yield … Carol , I can promise not to marry Emily , and todays wedding can be just with you- SLAP- Before Edward could finish , Williams palm struck his face , How dare you ! Edward , is this how your parents taught you to speak to your elders ? Perhaps triggered by the word elders , Edward looked at me with grief , his pleading gaze waiting for my response . But I silently turned away , refusing to look at him again . Sensing my disgust , William carried me from the room , found clean clothes for me to wear , then took me to the hospital . When we came out after bandaging my wounds , I saw William calling each of todays guests to apologize , saying the wedding would be delayed until next month . A trace of bitterness rose in my heart I hadnt even officially married into the family , yet Id already caused them so much trouble . William , maybe we shouldnt Before I could say have the wedding , his finger pressed against my lips as he looked at me with furrowed brows , saying plaintively , Carol , are you blaming me for not protecting you well , so you dont want me anymore ? I hadnt expected my guilt to be interpreted this way by William , and hurriedly said , No , thats not what I meant . I just feel Im not worthy of you . William gripped my hand tightly , his eyes full of tender concern , Fifteen years ago , when I rolled down that Mountain and cracked my head passersby were afraid I was trying to scam them and wouldnt help . If you hadnt stopped my bleeding , bandaged me , and called an ambulance , I might have died . Carol , dont undervalue yourself . You have a kind heart and dare to love and hate . You deserve everything good in this world . So the big brother I saved back then was William . The tension in my mind released at that moment , and warmth welled up in my eyes . William took out a ring from his pocket , placed it on my ring finger , and asked , Caroline , will you marry only me in this life , the next life , and the life after that ? 19:32 His Scapegoat , his Fiancée , his Aunt .0 % Chapter 7 I nodded through my tears , and he held me tight against his chest , kissing the top of my head . Patients passing through the hospital applauded and cheered for us , becoming special witnesses to our love . Half an hour later , William took me to get my injuries documented , then took the medical report to file a police report . Those who had bullied me were detained the next day , awaiting sentencing . To my surprise , they had all turned themselves in voluntarily . It seemed the police station was actually safer for them . After handling this matter , William postponed all unimportant projects to stay home with me while I recovered and prepared for the wedding .