" You keep saying that none of this has anything to do with you , that everything was done by Camilla . " " Then tell me , did you get together with her because she drugged you ? When I was having surgery , having someone fit me with an IUD - was that her idea too ? Every single incident couldn't have succeeded without you ! " " Camilla paid the price for it , but what about you ? Why are you acting like the victim here ? " Aurelia's words were like stripping away the last bit of dignity Preston had left . He instinctively wanted to explain, but before he could speak , Aurelia stood up first . She showed him the time on her phone . " Time's up . You don't need to say anything more . " Then she turned and walked out . Behind her , Preston was frantic and instinctively tried to chase after her . But his weak body caused him to fall directly to the ground . " Aurelia , please ! Let me explain this ! " He shouted anxiously from behind , but Aurelia simply closed the door . The heavy sound completely separated the two of them . Coming out of the room , she saw Holden waiting outside the hospital room . She could tell he was somewhat nervous , but at this moment , his expression was gentle . He smiled and strode over : " How did it go ? Did you two resolve things ? " " I have a friend at this hospital . Don't worry , Preston's condition isn't serious - he just needs to rest for a few days . " Just as he finished speaking , Aurelia looked up . " Holden , will you help me put on an act ? " She said this with a calm expression . 09:44 WAIT . He Saved My Four - Year Torturer's Life With MINE ?! ( Nah , I'm out ) 13.8 % Chapter 22 After a moment of confusion , Holden nodded : " Tell me what you need . " " I want Preston to give up his pestering and leave on his own . I might need your help . " As she spoke , Aurelia turned her head to look at the man beside her , her thoughts quiet for a moment . She hesitated : " I know this decision isn't fair to you . About what happened last night , I need some time to think it over . If you can't accept this , it's okay - I'll think of something else ... " Before she could finish , Holden beside her agreed without hesitation : " I'll do it . " Their eyes met , and his held a gentle smile : " Aurelia , whether you've agreed to be with me or not , you're still my junior lab mate , and helping you is what I should do . " " Besides , I said I'd always be by your side . " Aurelia felt warmth in her heart , all her emotions pressing against her chest , making it hard to breathe . Facing all this , her thousands of words ultimately became just a simple " Thank you . " After leaving the hospital , Preston went non - stop to find Aurelia . He tried to enter the research facility but was stopped at the entrance . His face was full of anxiety as he pleaded : " Can you get a message to Aurelia Stone ? I need to see her . " " Or just let me in . I have a few things I want to say to her . " Just as he was speaking , a voice suddenly came from behind . " Preston Rothwell ! " Upon hearing this , Preston immediately turned around . Before he could clearly see who was in front of him , a bottle of water was poured over his face . The ice - cold water brought bone - chilling coldness , instantly sobering him completely . When he opened his eyes again , he saw an unfamiliar man . The man looked hostile and cursed coldly : " Preston Rothwell , don't you know in your heart what you did to my junior lab mate ? You still have the nerve to come here and disturb her - have you completely lost it ? " The verbal assault left Preston reeling , but at this moment , his eyes were bloodshot , and his determination 00:44 WAIT . He Saved My Four - Year Torturer's Life With MINE ?! ( Nah , I'm out ) 14.0% Chapter 22 only grew stronger . He gritted his teeth , more determined than ever to force his way in . Even when blocked , he didn't back down an inch : " I need to see Aurelia . Please let me in so I can explain things to her ! " " I know I was wrong . Just give me a chance to make amends - I'll do anything ! " The man gritted his teeth as he and the security guards forcefully dragged him . " Why won't you just give up ! My junior sister and junior brother are about to be happy together . I advise you not to appear at this time and affect them ! Otherwise , none of us will let you off ! " Those words hit like a thunderbolt . Preston instantly lost his strength and stood there in a daze . " What do you mean by what you just said ? " He growled : " What the hell do you mean by that?! " 14.396