Chapter 1144: It is my responsibility to protect you!

His meaning was clear; he intended to kill her!

The man then left with his cane.

The heavy shutters gradually closed, and she was isolated from the world again.

Her lashes fluttered as she sucked in a mouthful of cool air. She was unaware of the number of broken bones in her body. She felt immense pain on her shoulder where she was lashed with a belt and her wound was soaked in salt water. It felt as if numerous poisonous insects were gnawing at her. It was unbearably excruciating.

Every moment was a torture to her.

However, each time she recalled her sons' bright smiles, her will to live would ignite in her!

Live on!

She must live on and must absolutely not give up any glimmer of hope!

She gnashed her teeth before gradually slowing her eyes.

Early in the morning, the sound of a servant knocking at the door rang. "Young master, it's time to get up!"

Seated in bed, Youyou suddenly got up.