**Bang!** Blood splattered across the wall as Lily's face became completely covered in it, obscuring her original appearance. The burly man lost interest and casually stepped back behind Kathy. "Since you want to die, I'll grant your wish." **Bang...** A gunshot rang out, but Lily didn't feel the expected pain. When she opened her eyes, she saw Joseph standing in front of her, smiling despite his pale complexion. Joseph slowly approached Lily, leaving Kathy and the burly man dumbfounded in the background. Lily could feel Joseph's unsteady steps, leaving a trail of blood behind him. Tears welled up in her eyes as her vision blurred. Was Joseph shot for her? Unconsciously, Joseph had reached Lily. "Be good! As my woman, you shouldn't cry!" He took a handkerchief from his pocket a

