Hearing Mamie's shout, the crazy dude got even more excited, pointing his gun directly at Jared, a freaky smile playing on his lips.
He turned his head and looked at Mamie tenderly: "Mamie, do you see this? This is the man you spent your youth loving. He betrayed you in the end, married another woman. How about I take revenge for you? If I kill him, wouldn't you be happy?"
Mamie was furious, her eyes filled with rage: "If you dare to hurt him, I won't let you off even if I die."
The guy frowned, looking utterly puzzled: "Why are you still protecting him? Mamie, he's ditched you, why do you still love him? Why can't you give me a chance when I love you so much?"
Mamie seemed to completely ignore him, just shouting at Jared: "Get out of here, I don't need you to save me, go!"
The guy was losing it, one moment laughing hysterically, the next yelling in a monstrous rage. He yanked Mamie back several steps.
Jared was still trying to get closer, trying to persuade: "You love her, right? Look at how much pain she's in now! If you really love her, can you bear to see her in pain? How about this, let me be your hostage. Use me as a threat, Mamie will definitely agree to all your terms. You know, I'm her favorite person. Propose to her then, she'll definitely say yes."
All the while, Mamie was yelling at Jared to leave.
Agnes didn't stop Jared from taking the risk, because she knew that if he didn't try to help, regardless of what happened to Mamie, Jared would live with guilt for the rest of his life.
Agnes stood in place, just silently watching the scene unfold.
The criminal seemed to be moved by Jared's words.
Yeah, Mamie would rather die than let this man take a risk. This man was her weakness.
If he threatened Mamie with Jared's life, she would definitely agree to marry him.
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