Encounter-3

"You said you hated me, so why did you save me?" 

"You, just why?" Her tears were endless. 

Henry's heart felt dull pain when he saw her crying little face. Unconsciously his other hand stroked her hair. 

"There, there. Please don't cry" He consoled her.

"I can't possibly let you die. Can I? I don't dare what daring accusations the caption will put on me." There was sarcasm in his tone. But, Crystal knew her father won't be able to since she came here on her own accord. Her position as his fiance allowed her to travel with him without being questioned by anyone. 

If he really wished to be freed, now was the chance for him, Yet he didn't. 

Why?

Questions rose inside her heart. With trembling hands, she looked up. 

"If you really want to be free from my father's clutches then now is the chance" After saying so, she brought out a tiny dagger from her pouch and handed it to him.