8 The next second, a sudden, loud crash echoed through the house. Daniel paused his actions, about to go investigate. A tall figure burst in. "Ryan!" I cried out in surprise. Daniel was no match for Ryan. In just a few moves, Daniel was on the defensive. Ryan restrained Daniel. The now-deranged Daniel roared without restraint, "You bastard! How dare you steal my woman? I'll kill you!" Ryan quickly untied me. "I'm sorry, Chloe, I'm late."' I sobbed and threw myself into Ryan's embrace. Ryan gently comforted me. Daniel on the side was still ranting. "Daniel, save your breath. The police will be here soon." When the police arrived, I was still trembling and quickly told them, "He killed Ashley! He's a murderer!" Daniel was taken away. Later, I found out he hadn't killed Ashley. That severed finger was just a realistic prop he'd bought. However, Ashley had been locked up by him, and her heart condition flared up. Although she was resuscitated, she had severe heart failure and wouldn't live much longer. Daniel was charged with unlawful imprisonment and sentenced to prison. From then on, Ryan became even more protective of me, always by my side, afraid someone might hurt me. "Chloe, look at this flower, it's so beautiful, just like you." "Chloe?" I frowned. "Ryan, when did you stop calling me 'senior'?" He flashed a mischievous grin. "Probably around the time I played hero and saved the damsel in distress."