The man laughed maniacally, “I don’t care about stocks if I don’t care about my life!”
Celeste finally felt fear. She stumbled forward, kneeling at the man’s feet, sobbing, “Brother Nolan, I know I was wrong. You can’t be so cruel. I already lost the child. I can’t have nothing!”
The woman choked, clinging to the man’s leg, “For the sake of the years I accompanied you, forgive me, please?”
Nolan looked at her intently, then kicked her away. His volice resounded above her, “Sure”
The woman’s eyes brightened. She knew he couldn’t bear to part with her. Before she could smile, his harsh voice sounded, “Then go to hell and apologize to her
Celeste’s face turned ghostly pale. She screamed and ran outside. But before she could escape the ward, the man dragged her back. The room filled with screams and pleas. By the time anyone came, it was too late.
