Right after that was said, there was silence.

Gale widened her eyes suddenly as she looked right at Shawn, who was on the ground.

Even though he was kneeling, his back was still straight. His knees were full of dirt.

The ground was full of gravel and mud. It should be quite painful.

Susan repeated, "Trade you for her? Shawn, you're willing to die with me so Gale can live?"

"Yes."

"You're willing to die?"

Shawn answered, "I just need to ensure Gale is alive."

Then, it would be fine if he died.

She could live in his place.

Susan's jealousy peaked. "Do you love her so much that you'd die for her?!"

Tears filled Gale's eyes.

She constantly shook her head. "Shawn, you don't have to do that for me…"

"Galey, I wish you a long and healthy life," he said.

So, the most touching words of romance were not 'I love you' or 'marry me'. Instead, it's wishing the other one to continue living in this world.

A long and healthy life.

Even if he had to die.

Tears fell across the wound on h