Chapter 21 Everything deeply moved Anastasia , and at the same time , the heart that Edward had locked away began to open up for him , little by little . Edward , who saw all of this , felt a growing sense of crisis in his heart . He decided he could no longer sit and wait for fate ; even if he had to tie her up , he would bring her back to their country . Feelings could be rekindled , but if her heart truly changed , then there would be nothing he could do . That night , he waited not far from the research institute , keeping a close watch on the entrance . A few minutes later , as expected , Anastasia came out together with Lucian . Just as he was about to order his bodyguard to knock Lucian out , he suddenly noticed a man in black not far ahead , lurking and watching their position . Edward clearly saw the knife in the man's hand . Alarmed , he quickly pushed open the car door and ran toward Anastasia . Sensing something was wrong , the man in black rushed forward and stabbed fiercely at Lucian's abdomen . But Anastasia instinctively pushed Lucian away , and just as she was about to be struck by the knife , Edward lunged forward and grabbed the blade tightly . Blood dripped from his palm onto the ground , but Edward seemed oblivious to the pain , staring at Anastasia with eyes full of despair . He hadn't expected that she would risk her own life for that man . It seemed she cared about that man far more than he had imagined Once , her eyes had been filled only with him , but now , even after he shielded her from a knife , she didn't spare him a single glance The sharp pain pierced deep into his bones , but the pain in his hand was nothing compared to the ache in his heart 0.00 % 08.58 Chapter 21 288 Vouchers The bodyguard in the car saw what happened and immediately got out to subdue the man in black . who was trying to escape . Anastasia saw all of this , said nothing , and simply asked the medical staff at the institute to treat his wound " Thank you for taking that knife for me , but I still hope you won't interfere too much in my life . " One rejection after another made it impossible for Edward to hide his pain any longer . Looking at her , protected behind that man , his eyes reddened . " No , please , I don't agree to the divorce . Don't be with someone else . " " My personal information has already been changed , and the divorce certificate is invalid . Even if you don't agree , there's nothing you can do , Edward . Please let me go . " With that , she didn't look at him again and left with Lucian . On the way back , Anastasia sighed . She had originally gone abroad to leave Edward behind for good , but now he had repeatedly turned her life upside down . She was even considering whether she should just move to another country altogether . Lucian noticed her conflicted emotions and asked , " What's wrong ? Are you hurt somewhere ? " Anastasia simply told him what she was thinking . Unexpectedly . Lucian stopped in his tracks . He looked at her , his usually calm face showing a hint of panic . " Which country do you want to 20 to ? " The moment she had unhesitatingly shielded him just now , his heart had been thrown into chaos . The passionate , uncontrollable feelings he had long suppressed now surged forth completely " I don't know yet Maybe after I fully recover , I'll travel the world . " Her casual tone made his heart ache again , and he could no longer suppress the love that surged within him . He didn't dare meet her gaze , but his voice was firm and gentle " Anna , would you be my girlfriend ? " 38 25 % 08:58 Chapter 21 288 ( Vouchers " I don't care about your past . The person I like is you . Before , I always felt I wasn't good enough , so I never confessed to you . " " But now , I know if I don't say it , it'll be too late . I wonder if you'd be willing to be with me . " The setting sun filtered through the leaves , casting scattered golden light across his face . Anastasia looked at him steadily , her heart slightly stirred . She knew , of course , that he meant every word . After spending this time together , she already understood his character very well . On the surface , he seemed cold and distant , always keeping people at arm's length , but deep down , he was gentler and more attentive than anyone . Especially when it came to her . But she still let out a long sigh . " You know , I've been divorced , and I once had a child . " She couldn't deny that she had feelings for him too , but she couldn't give herself to him completely . At least , not now . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!