Truett turned to Yegor, knelt, and said, “I’m sorry for always being a troublemaker and getting myself into fights, Dad. In the past, I only did it for entertainment and to satisfy my ego. My actions must’ve caused you great embarrassment.

“However, today is a different situation. I am fighting for my love and my dignity as a man. I beg of you not to intervene. Even if I lose my life in the battle, please don’t try to avenge me. I would be proud to have died fighting honorably.”

Xitlaly said anxiously, “Let me fight him, Truett.”

“No!” Truett turned to Xitlaly and said smilingly, “You’ve been in so many dangerous situations in the past and have gone through so much already. The man who claims to be your fiance abandoned you so many times, and you must’ve been extremely disappointed.

“I’m not like him. I’m a man of dignity and will stand my ground. Even though I’m weaker than you, I’ll be your shield in the face of danger.

“We’ve already made an oath never to leave each other. Plea