Chapter 4 Anastasia wasn't locked up for long . She was released the next day . Edward immediately treated her injured nails , then said coldly , " This can't happen again . " But when he saw her blank face , he finally gave in . His voice softened . " Honey , don't be sad . You love snow views the most , right ? I'll take you halfway up the mountain to see the whole city covered in snow , okay ? " Anastasia didn't answer . After a long silence , she stiffly signed , " Edward , if one day I'm gone , would you be sad ? " He pulled her into a tight embrace , as if he wanted to crush her into his chest . His voice carried raw panic . " Honey , what's wrong ? Don't scare me . Are you mad at me ? Don't leave me . I can't live without you . If you're gone , my life will be meaningless . " The fear on his face wasn't fake . Even his arms trembled as he held her . His reaction surprised her . She wondered , " If he truly lost me , what would he do ? " After calming Anastasia down , the three of them set off for the snowy mountain . Of course , Priscilla came too . It was deep winter . Snow lay thick on the ground . From halfway up the mountain , the whole city looked like a world of ice and snow . Afraid she'd feel cold , Edward had brought hand warmers and even draped his coat over her shoulders . Worried she'd be bored , he sliced her favorite fruit himself and placed it within easy reach . But she barely touched her fruit , only sipping hot chocolate distractedly while listening to their chatter Suddenly , their normal conversation shifted into Russian . A man bumped Edward's shoulder and teased , " Eddie , you're so blatant with Priscilla What it your wife finds out ? " 0.00 % 08.50 Chapter 4 288 iVouchers Edward's expression didn't change . He even took Priscilla's hand , replying in Russian , " So what if she does ? Who in our circle doesn't keep a wife at home and a mistress outside ? " His words drew even louder laughter . " Back in high school , you already had a crush on Priscilla . After all these years , you still do . What is it about her that you can't let go of , Eddie ? " Edward's lips curved , expression unchanged . " First love always shines the brightest . No one can compare . " The group burst into louder laughter . One bold man let his eyes fall on Anastasia . " Looks like your little Anna is crazy about you . Since you've got Priscilla already , why not let me have a turn once you're tired of her ? " Edward's face instantly darkened . He ground out each word , " Anna is mine . Even if I get tired of her , she'll stay by my side . Don't even dream about it . " The men kept talking , their voices rowdy , none of them noticing her pale face . They didn't know - she caught every word . In college , she'd chosen Russian just to communicate with him better , just to share more common ground . But now , the very language she learned for him was being used to trample her heart . Her hands trembled as she rose , ready to leave , when shouts came from outside . " Avalanche ! Run ! " A mass of snow thundered down the mountain . Chaos erupted as people scrambled for their lives . Edward quickly steadied himself , grabbed Anastasia , and pulled her to run . But panic made her twist her ankle - she couldn't move . Just then , Thomas clutched Priscilla's hand , screaming in terror , " Daddy ! Daddy , come save us ! " Edward looked at Anastasia clutching her ankle , then at them . Without the slightest hesitation , he chose them . He didn't even glance back , only threw her a single line as he ran " Anna , wait here . I'll be right back for you . " Watching him run off without her , Anastasia let out a bitter laugh through her tears . 43.55 % 08.50 Chapter 4 At 18 , Edward would've saved her without hesitation . At 28 , he didn't even look her way . As the avalanche buried her , she thought she saw him turning back for her . When she opened her eyes again , she was in the hospital . 288 iVouchers Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!