Chapter 1212

"Hannah!" Heather sat up in alarm, wanting to stop her. Shocked, Lily tried to follow suit, but it was too late. No one anticipated such a sudden action.

Worried for her safety, Chump threw himself in front of Heather to protect her. The blade plunged deep into Hannah's stomach; a fleeting expression of pain crossed her face before she erupted into laughter. Unfurrowing her brow, she let out a hearty laugh then tumbled to the side.

"Hannah!" Heather rushed to her, supporting her weight, but her own weakness nearly caused her to fall, had Chump not intervened. "Hannah! You wretched girl, are you mad? Is this worth dying for? Is it?" she cried out, her voice laced with shock, anger, and anguish.

Lying in Heather's arms, Hannah laughed happily. Holding the hilt with one hand, she raised the other, revealing a blood-covered palm. "I'm so happy," she said. "I'm finally free, no longer a shadow of yours."

She turned her head weakly toward Ralph. "Ralphy… you don't have to feel distressed anymore. I know you didn't like me much. I… I'm happy to have cared about you. What's important is that I liked you; it doesn't matter if you cared about me!"

"Enough of this nonsense!" Heather scolded. "Get a doctor! Hurry!"

Hannah waved a hand, whispering, "There's no need for a doctor. Just let me die. It's so tiring to be alive! Truly it is, Heather…" Her voice trailed off as she gazed at Heather. "We're even now, aren't we?"

Her head drooped; she could speak no more.

"Hannah! Hannah!" Heather's eyes welled with tears. "Call an ambulance! Call an ambulance!"

Ralph remained motionless, stunned. He never expected such drastic action from someone as gentle as Hannah.

Chump said solemnly, "Ms. Riggs, it's… too late."

"Bullshit! We can still save her. Call an ambulance!"

Lily, recovering from her shock, interjected, "Let's not argue. Get her to the hospital first!"

"Yes! Yes!" Heather nodded repeatedly, her gaze fixed on Hannah, whose eyes were now closed. She wanted to hold her, but her weakness prevented it.

Chump gently took Hannah from her. "Ms. Riggs, I'll take her."

Heather followed as he moved. Lily hurried after them. "I'll catch up."

Heather nodded absently, paying little attention. Lily turned to Ralph. "Are you coming?"