At this moment, Joey's heartache was indescribable. But she kept restraining her emotions, silently shedding tears. She lifted her eyes to look at Frederic, her voice choked as she said, "Frederic, when we got married, you said that in the days to come, whether in sickness or in health, in hardship or in ease, we would face everything together. Were those vows just empty words to you?” “Joey, I'm sorry. I don't want to see you hurt anymore. If we separate, the Sanchez and Palance families will return to normal, and you and Dad will be safe. Melvin knows you're my weakness, so he's always targeting you. With you by my side, I can't fully commit to this battle. To save my mom and grandpa, to avenge our child, I have to separate myself from you. Joey, because of me, you've lost so much. I d

