Jodie was consumed by guilt as she saw Andrew's gaze upon her. In the heat of the moment, she had instinctively used him as a shield against impending disaster. He had always professed his love for her, vowing to protect her at all costs. Surely, she had done the right thing? But she couldn't voice these thoughts. Her eyes were red, and her face was etched with guilt as she apologized, "Andrew, I didn't mean to. I was impulsive and tried to pull you off the horse. I didn't anticipate the horse would trample you so quickly. It happened before we even had a chance to fall." She was adamant that she hadn't intended to use him as a shield, but her words left everyone speechless. Did she even attempt to pull Andrew off the horse? It was clear to everyone that she had deliberately used him as a shield. No one spoke, but their eyes were all on Andrew. They were curious to see if he would blindly trust Jodie's words again. After all, their opinions were irrelevant. It was his decision whether to believe her or not. Andrew was taken aback by Jodie's words. He would have felt better if she had admitted her actions. Despite the fact that she had hurt him, her actions were somewhat understandable given the dangerous situation. It was then that he realized that in Jodie's heart, he was expendable. He had been blamed once before, and now he was used as a shield. No matter how naive he was, he couldn't believe that she had acted unintentionally. Forcing a bitter smile, he said, "I've wanted to take a break for a while now, but I stayed because I wanted to protect you, and I did so by shielding you from this disaster. Even if you hadn't pulled me, I would've pulled you off the horse to protect you." When he saw the horse charging towards them, his first instinct was to embrace Jodie and jump off the horse. He would have even used his body to shield her upon landing. He couldn't predict what would happen if she got kicked by the horse. As a man, he felt it was his duty to protect her. Despite this, he didn't expect that his instinct was to protect her, while her instinct was to use him as a shield. His previous promises of protection now seemed laughable, especially since he had repeatedly trusted her in the past. No wonder everyone thought he was a fool. They were right. In a weak voice, he added, "We should go our separate ways after this." Jodie breathed a sigh of relief after hearing his initial statements. However, she also regretted acting too hastily. Andrew had said he would protect her, even if it meant jumping off the horse, and she believed him. Just as she was about to express her gratitude, she heard his final sentence. She was stunned. What did he mean by going their separate ways? Was he considering abandoning her? He had promised to protect her! Jumping off the horse to protect her and being used as a shield were the same thing, right? Jodie felt a sense of injustice. She was about to respond when Andrew noticed the hurt in her eyes, which only made his gaze colder. She didn't even inquire about his injuries or express concern for his pain. Instead, she was hurt by his words. All the love and care he had given her over the years seemed to have been in vain. He no longer wanted to see her or hear her."Please take me to the hospital," he told the medical staff before closing his eyes. He was afraid of having a sister like her. At that moment, the words of Titus, Luca, and Aaron echoed in his mind. He used to dismiss their advice, but now, he couldn't help but take it to heart. They had long recognized Jodie's selfish and ruthless nature. Only he had been naive enough to make excuses for her and constantly believe in her. He even turned against his own sister for her sake. In the end, it was his biological sister who didn't hurt him. She had even saved him once in the garden. Despite all this, the one he had loved for over a decade abandoned him easily. When Jodie used him as a shield, did she ever consider that the horse's hooves might kill him? She probably didn't even think about it, as he was nothing more than a disposable pawn to her. After more than a decade, he finally saw her true colors and realized what a good actress she was. As expected, those who weren't related by blood took their love for granted and never thought about reciprocating. He couldn't help but wonder what would have happened if he had been in the same situation with Simone. After Andrew finished speaking, the medical staff quickly carried him out and placed him in the ambulance. In emergencies like this, ambulances were allowed to enter through a separate gate in Cubilis. Andrew was taken to the ambulance, and Aaron, who was in the stands, quickly joined him. When the ambulance drove away, Aaron looked at Andrew with concern and asked, "Andrew, how are you feeling? Are your injuries serious?" The incident had deeply shaken him. He had always known about Jodie's cunning and manipulative nature and even held her in contempt, but he never expected her to be so heartless and ruthless. As her brothers, they all doted on her, but Andrew was the most protective of her. When Jodie wanted to study abroad, she asked who could accompany her. None of them wanted to go abroad, and Andrew was no exception, but he still ended up going with her; when she expressed her desire to join the entertainment industry, he studied directing to support and protect her. Whatever she wanted to do, Andrew was always there to support her. Even when Simone returned, he remained distant towards her because of Jodie. But this was how Jodie repaid Andrew, the one who loved her the most. The way she calmly pushed Andrew aside to protect herself was chilling.Because the incident happened so suddenly, there was no time for much thought, so her instinctive action surely reflected her true feelings. That is, Jodie never really cared about Andrew. She could discard him at any time. Even if it endangered his life, she wouldn't care. Her callousness was hard to accept, but it was the truth. He felt grateful that he had distanced himself from Jodie earlier because of everything that had happened before. Otherwise, he wasn't sure if he would end up like Andrew. Although they had all been discarded before, most of them were merely scapegoats. Andrew was truly unfortunate! Hearing Aaron's voice, Andrew slowly opened his eyes. He saw the worry and anxiety in Aaron's eyes, his concern for his injuries, and his overall well-being. This was the kind of attitude a family member should have. He reflected on Jodie's expression and reaction to the incident until they left. There was guilt, gratitude, avoidance, and resentment, but there was no hint of worry or anxiety for him. Comparing all of this, he felt even more heartbroken. Unable to control himself, he began to breathe rapidly in anger. Then, he clutched his chest while trembling in pain.